🔄 Updated : June 30, 2026

On Singapore Airlines (Singapore), 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

Singapore Airlines 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, for a combined dog + crate weight of up to 32 kg (71 lb). Indicative fee: €50–225 (~$60–260).

Airline conditions: travels as checked baggage if under 32 kg (71 lb); beyond that, cargo; not allowed on A319/A320/B737 aircraft.

Brachycephalic breeds

Like most airlines, Singapore Airlines 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.

How to book

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

  1. Buy your ticket, then contact Singapore Airlines 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 Singapore Airlines? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: Singapore, European Union, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog in the cabin on Singapore Airlines?
No, only assistance dogs are allowed in the cabin.
Does Singapore Airlines transport dogs in the hold?
Yes, up to 32 kg (71 lb) (dog + crate), in an IATA-compliant crate — except brachycephalic breeds in most cases.
How much does it cost to fly a dog on Singapore Airlines?
As a guide: hold €50–225 (~$60–260). The final fee depends on the route and is confirmed at booking.

Sources

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