Flying With Your Dog on Thai Airways: Cabin, Hold, Fees (2026)

On Thai Airways (Thailand), dogs are not allowed in the cabin (service dogs excepted): they travel in the hold, in an approved crate. Here are the conditions, the weight limit and the procedure to prepare your companion’s flight.

In the cabin: no

Thai Airways does not allow dogs in the cabin — the cabin is off-limits except for service dogs.

In the hold

Above the cabin limit, your dog travels in a pressurized, heated hold, in an IATA-compliant crate, for a combined dog + crate weight of up to 32 kg (70 lb). Indicative fee: €100–150 (~$115–170).

Airline conditions: checked baggage (AVIH) if under 32 kg (70 lb); otherwise via Thai Cargo.

Brachycephalic breeds

Like most airlines, Thai 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.

How to book

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

1. Buy your ticket, then contact Thai Airways to add your dog to the booking.
2. Prepare the health documents (microchip ID, valid rabies vaccination, pet passport or health certificate depending on your departure country, 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.

🧰 Our tools to plan your trip

Can my dog fly? 62 airlines compared, by departure airport, destination and your dog's weight. Open the checker → IATA crate calculator The airline-approved crate size for your dog, using the official IATA formula. Calculate the size → Entry requirements checker Country-by-country entry rules: paperwork, vaccines, lead times and official sources. Check the rules →

Comparing with other airlines

How dogs are treated varies widely from one airline to the next. To find the best option for your route and your dog’s weight, use our “Can my dog fly?” comparison tool and check our comparison of 62 airline pet policies. To prepare for the flight itself, also read our advice on dog travel anxiety.

🌍 Where can you fly with Thai Airways? Our entry-requirement guides for its destinations: Thailand, Japan, European Union, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain.

Sources

Thai Airways — pet transport, accessed June 2026. Conditions and fees change regularly: confirm with Thai Airways before booking.