📍 United Arab Emirates · AUH✓ Verified 11 Jul 2026
★ Moderate3.7/5
74/100 · MyDogCanFly score
Small cats, dogs & falcons fly in the cabin to/from Abu Dhabi — but many routes are excluded.
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Cabin≤ 8 kg
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Cargolarge
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
🐾 CabinAllowed
Small cats & dogs (min. 16 weeks, ≤ 8 kg incl. carrier) under the seat, to/from Abu Dhabi; falcons too. Many route exclusions.
$399
🧳 HoldNot allowed
Cats & dogs aren't carried as checked baggage (falcons: $500/cage). Service dogs fly in the cabin.
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✈️ Etihad CargoOn request
Cats, dogs & small pets in climate-controlled, pressurised holds via Etihad Cargo LiveAnimals.
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💶 Fares
Cabin — Economy (≤ 8 kg)
$399
Cabin — Business
$399 + extra seat
Falcon (checked)
$500 / cage
Etihad Cargo
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Service dog
Free
USD, to/from Abu Dhabi. Only dry pet food is allowed in the cabin. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🐶 Flat-faced breeds
Cargo: seasonal only
The cabin sets no snub-nosed rule; via Etihad Cargo, brachycephalic breeds are accepted only seasonally (1 Nov–1 Mar) with extra checks and Live Animals approval.
🚫 Banned breeds
Not acceptedNo pregnancy
Pit bull, American Staffordshire, American Bully, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, mastiffs, Tosa, Rottweiler, Doberman, Presa Canario, boxer & hybrids aren't accepted. Sedation only under veterinary supervision; pregnant pets refused.
🌡️ Temperature & hold
Climate-controlled, pressurised (cargo)Cabin temperature: not disclosed
Etihad Cargo LiveAnimals uses climate-controlled, pressurised hold compartments, with maximum pet transport time extended to 24 h. No numeric temperature limit is published.
Flying with a dog on Etihad Airways: common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin on Etihad Airways?
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Etihad Airways — Allowed. Small cats & dogs (min. 16 weeks, ≤ 8 kg incl. carrier) under the seat, to/from Abu Dhabi; falcons too. Many route exclusions. Fare: $399.
Does Etihad Airways carry dogs in the hold?
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Hold — Not allowed. Cats & dogs aren't carried as checked baggage (falcons: $500/cage). Service dogs fly in the cabin.
Does Etihad Airways accept flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds?
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Etihad Airways — Cargo: seasonal only. The cabin sets no snub-nosed rule; via Etihad Cargo, brachycephalic breeds are accepted only seasonally (1 Nov–1 Mar) with extra checks and Live Animals approval.
Does Etihad Airways suspend dog transport in hot weather?
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Etihad Cargo LiveAnimals uses climate-controlled, pressurised hold compartments, with maximum pet transport time extended to 24 h. No numeric temperature limit is published.
Are assistance dogs accepted on Etihad Airways?
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Etihad Airways — In the cabin. One trained service dog free (two from the US); ADI/IGDF certification required (not on direct US flights).
Answers drawn from Etihad Airways's published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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