China Airlines: flying with a dog
No cabin pets (service dogs only); cats & dogs travel as checked baggage or cargo, with seasonal breed limits.
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
💶 Fares
| Hold (≤ 32 kg) | Fixed rate (by weight) |
| Hold (> 32 kg) | Double the fixed rate |
| Cargo (HK / large) | Quote |
| Service dog | Free |
Over 292 cm total: two pieces of excess baggage. Local airport weight limits may apply. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🌡️ Temperature & hold
Live animals from tropical regions and cold-blooded species aren't accepted if the temperature anywhere on the journey is 10 °C or below. B738 holds can't carry pets needing ventilation/warmth. The pet compartment matches the cabin's pressure, temperature and humidity.
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🗺️ Where China Airlines flies with dogs
Flying with a dog on China Airlines: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on China Airlines?
China Airlines — Not allowed. Pets (incl. emotional-support animals) aren't allowed in the cabin — only trained service dogs. Fare: —.
Does China Airlines carry dogs in the hold?
Hold — Allowed. Cats & dogs as checked baggage (AVIH) up to 32 kg incl. container on CI/Mandarin flights; not on B738/32C or Taiwan–Hong Kong. Max 2 per passenger, min 10 weeks.
Does China Airlines accept flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds?
China Airlines — Seasonal / regional only. Snub-nosed dogs & cats (and mixes) are accepted only seasonally/regionally (China/HK/Japan/Korea/Taiwan Dec–Mar; Australia/NZ Apr–Nov), journey ≤ 6 h, kennel one size larger: boxer, bulldogs, pug, Shih Tzu, Pekingese, chow chow, Boston terrier, Lhasa Apso, and Persian/Himalaya…
Does China Airlines suspend dog transport in hot weather?
Live animals from tropical regions and cold-blooded species aren't accepted if the temperature anywhere on the journey is 10 °C or below. B738 holds can't carry pets needing ventilation/warmth. The pet compartment matches the cabin's pressure, temperature and humidity.
Are assistance dogs accepted on China Airlines?
China Airlines — In the cabin. Trained service dogs (medical assistance) fly free in the cabin, harnessed and rabies-vaccinated.
Answers drawn from China Airlines's published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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