Air China: flying with a dog
No cabin pets except service dogs; cats & dogs travel in the hold on oxygen-equipped aircraft.
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
💶 Fares
| Hold (≤ 32 kg) | Special-baggage fee |
| Cargo (large) | Quote |
| Service dog | Free |
Air China charges pets per its special-baggage schedule (paid at check-in) — no flat published amount. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🌡️ Temperature & hold
Pets must be loaded into a cargo compartment with an oxygen supply; aircraft without one (A319/A320/737-8MAX/ARJ21) can't carry pets. No numeric temperature limit is published.
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ℹ️ Good to know
🗺️ Where Air China flies with dogs
Flying with a dog on Air China: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on Air China?
Air China — Not allowed. Pets can't enter the cabin — only trained service dogs. Cats & dogs travel in the hold. Fare: —.
Does Air China carry dogs in the hold?
Hold — Allowed. Cats & dogs (≤ 32 kg incl. container) in an oxygen-equipped hold; not on A319/A320/737-8MAX/ARJ21. One per passenger; check in 120 min ahead.
Does Air China accept flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds?
Air China — Not accepted. Snub-nosed dogs & cats prone to breathing difficulty aren't accepted: bulldogs, boxers, pugs, Boston terrier, mastiffs, Pekingese, chow chow, Shih Tzu, Shar Pei, pit bull types, Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Burmese/Himalayan/Persian/Exotic cats.
Does Air China suspend dog transport in hot weather?
Pets must be loaded into a cargo compartment with an oxygen supply; aircraft without one (A319/A320/737-8MAX/ARJ21) can't carry pets. No numeric temperature limit is published.
Are assistance dogs accepted on Air China?
Air China — In the cabin. A disabled passenger (16+) may travel with a trained guide/hearing dog free in the cabin, vested and leashed.
Answers drawn from Air China's published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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