Saudi Arabian Airlines Pet Policy
Pet travel reference. Check the conditions and official policy links for your itinerary.
Dates, limits and yes/no values may omit route-specific conditions. Confirm the current requirements with the authority or operating airline before booking.
Detailed reference notes are available in English.
Hold and cargo descriptions may refer to different transport services. Confirm the actual service with the operating airline.
- Cabin carriage reported
- No, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Accompanied hold carriage reported
- No, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold carriage reported
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Cargo / hold requirements
- Pets are transported as cargo only. Saudi Arabian Airlines does not allow pets in the cabin or as checked baggage. Live animals are handled by Saudia Cargo, and specific requirements must be met for import/export regulations, health, and crating.
- Cargo / hold fee
- Varies significantly by pet weight, crate size, destination, and origin. Contact Saudia Cargo directly for a quote.
- Crate requirements
- IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) compliant crates are mandatory. Crates must be strong, leak-proof, well-ventilated, and large enough for the animal to stand, turn around, and lie down comfortably.
- Vaccination requirements
- All required vaccinations, including rabies, must be up-to-date. Specific requirements vary by destination and origin country.
- Health certificate reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Microchip reported as required
- Yes, as recorded; unconfirmed
- Age restrictions
- Puppies and kittens must be at least 10 weeks old for international travel, with specific requirements varying by destination.
- Advance notice
- Booking must be made well in advance, typically several days to weeks, through Saudia Cargo.
- Species notes
- Dogs, cats, and other commonly accepted household pets. Specific acceptance depends on destination regulations and Saudia Cargo policies.
- Short-nosed breed restrictions
- Brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds may have restrictions or be refused due to respiratory risks, especially in warmer temperatures. Contact Saudia Cargo for specific breed policies.
- Minimum age (weeks)
- 10
- Route restrictions
- Entry requirements for pets vary greatly by country. Passengers are responsible for ensuring all import/export permits and health documents are in order for their specific route.
Policy references
Open the policy page to check current route, service and booking conditions.
www.saudia.comwww.saudiacargo.com