Dogs are barred from the cabin (cats allowed); dogs travel in the hold — plus strict Saudi import registration.
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⚖️ Where does your dog travel?
Cabincats ≤ 5 kg
Holddogs
CargoUS dogs
Weight includes the carrier or kennel.
🐾 CabinCats only
Cats & small birds in the cabin (≤ 5 kg incl. container, max 52.5 × 32.5 × 40 cm); falcons hooded with a handler. Dogs aren't allowed in the cabin.
$100
🧳 HoldAllowed
Dogs must travel in the ventilated hold; cats & birds may too. Service dogs are carried free in the hold.
$300
✈️ Saudia CargoVia cargo
Large or wild animals are cargo-only, and dogs to the USA are accepted only via Saudia Cargo.
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💶 Fares
Cabin — cats (≤ 5 kg)
$100
Hold — dogs / cats
$300
Cargo (large / US dogs)
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Service dog
Free (hold)
USD (excludes US & Canada — check regional pages). All animals must be registered on the Saudi NAAMA portal before travel. ✓ Official source
⚠️ Key restrictions
🚫 Dogs & cabin
No dogs in cabin
Dogs can't travel in the cabin — hold only (or cargo to the US). Pets must be odorless, non-aggressive and need no crew attention.
📄 Saudi import rules
NAAMA registration
All live animals must be registered on the Saudi Ministry (NAAMA) portal before travel. Pets are welcomed only on direct routes with valid rabies/health certificates.
🌡️ Temperature & hold
Ventilated / climate-controlled holdTemperature limits: not disclosed
Cats & birds may travel in a climate-controlled hold with ventilation systems; Saudia publishes no numeric temperature limit.
Saudia — Cats only. Cats & small birds in the cabin (≤ 5 kg incl. container, max 52.5 × 32.5 × 40 cm); falcons hooded with a handler. Dogs aren't allowed in the cabin. Fare: $100.
Does Saudia carry dogs in the hold?
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Hold — Allowed. Dogs must travel in the ventilated hold; cats & birds may too. Service dogs are carried free in the hold.
Does Saudia suspend dog transport in hot weather?
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Cats & birds may travel in a climate-controlled hold with ventilation systems; Saudia publishes no numeric temperature limit.
Are assistance dogs accepted on Saudia?
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Saudia — Service dog. Guide/service dogs for visually or hearing-impaired guests are carried free in the hold (not the cabin).
Answers drawn from Saudia's published conditions, last verified 11 July 2026. Airline conditions are commercial and can change — confirm at booking.
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