🔄 Updated : June 30, 2026

On Saudia (Saudi Arabia), 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

Saudia does not allow dogs in the cabin — assistance 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. Indicative fee: €138–276 (~$160–320).

Airline conditions: hold transport as checked baggage.

How to book

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

  1. Buy your ticket, then contact Saudia 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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➡️ 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 Saudia? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: European Union, Spain, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Tunisia, Turkey.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Saudia?
No, only assistance dogs are allowed in the cabin.
Does Saudia transport dogs in the hold?
Yes, in an IATA-compliant crate — except brachycephalic breeds in most cases.
How much does it cost to fly a dog on Saudia?
As a guide: hold €138–276 (~$160–320). The final fee depends on the route and is confirmed at booking.

Sources

Saudia — traveling with pets, accessed June 2026. Conditions and fees change regularly: confirm with Saudia before booking.