🔄 Updated : June 30, 2026

On Qatar Airways (Qatar), dogs are not allowed in the cabin (except assistance dogs): they travel in the hold, in a compliant crate. Here are the conditions, the allowed weight and the procedure to prepare your companion’s flight.

In the cabin: no

Qatar Airways does not allow dogs in the cabin — service dogs are the only exception.

In the hold

Above the cabin limit, your dog travels in a pressurized, heated hold, inside an IATA-compliant crate, for a combined dog + crate weight of up to 75 kg (165 lb).

Airline conditions: travels as checked baggage if dog + crate is under 75 kg (165 lb); beyond that, cargo.

Brachycephalic breeds

Like most airlines, Qatar Airways restricts flat-faced breeds (bulldogs, pugs, boxers, etc.), which are generally banned from the hold because of the respiratory risk. If your dog is brachycephalic, favor the cabin when its weight allows, and confirm the rule before booking.

⚠️ Heat: seasonal embargoes may apply during periods of high temperatures. Check the dates of your trip. Our advice: heatstroke in dogs.

How to book

Pet spots on board are limited: book as early as possible.

  1. Buy your ticket, then contact Qatar Airways to add your dog to the booking.
  2. Prepare the health documents (microchip identification, rabies vaccination, passport or health certificate, sometimes a rabies titer test) — see our guide to international travel with a dog.
  3. Choose the right container: an approved soft carrier (cabin) or an IATA crate (hold). Size it with our IATA dog crate calculator.

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Compare with other airlines

How dogs are treated varies widely from one airline to another. To find the best option for your route and your dog’s weight, use our can-my-dog-fly comparison tool and check the comparison of 62 airlines. To prepare for the flight itself, also read our advice on dog travel anxiety.

➡️ Next step : your journey

  1. Check the health requirements
  2. Choose an IATA-compliant travel crate
  3. Prepare your dog for the stress of flying
  4. Compare the 62 airlines

🌍 Where can you fly with Qatar Airways? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: Germany, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Tunisia, Turkey.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Qatar Airways?
No, only assistance dogs are allowed in the cabin.
Does Qatar Airways transport dogs in the hold?
Yes, up to 75 kg (165 lb) (dog + crate), in an IATA-compliant crate — except brachycephalic breeds in most cases.

Sources

Qatar Airways — traveling with animals, accessed June 2026. Conditions and fees change regularly: confirm with Qatar Airways before booking.