Travelling with Pets

Transporting pets requires special attention to their unique needs and requirements. That's why we've created transport solutions tailored to different varieties of your pet to ensure their safety and comfort. Our service combines customized equipment and temperature-controlled ventilated aircraft holds, so every pet can enjoy a safe and comfortable journey.

Pets must be carried either as cargo, or as checked baggage in the hold. Pets cannot be considered as part of the baggage allowance nor carried in the cabin.

The charge for the pets and its container will depend on the weight and size of the animal plus cage combined. These charges will apply in all cases, even when no other check-in baggage is being carried. You many use 1 kennel for 2 adult animals of comparable size that are compatible, up to 14 kg (30 lb) each or three animals up to 6 months old from the same litter, up to 14 kg (30 lb) each. * Kennel must comply with IATA rules

Travel Guidelines

Check-in process might take longer than usual with pets. We strongly recommend to arrive at the airport 4 hours prior to scheduled departure time with completed documentation.
Allow the pet acclimatize to its kennel 5 days prior to flight departure.
Give a light meal and/or water 2 hours before departure. During the flight the pet will not be given any food or water.
Walk the dog just before flight departure.
Tranquillizing your pet should only be done in consultation with a veterinarian.
Pet as cargo applies in the following cases:

1. If the weight of the kennel with pet exceeds 75 kgs and/or 292 cm.
2. Your pet is not travelling with you in same flight.
3. Your pet is travelling to a country whose authorities only allow the transportation of pets as cargo.

If one or more of the above applies, please do not hesitate to contact our cargo team.
Nevertheless, some restrictions apply, Check live animal transport policy
Special rules apply to service animals which have been trained to assist passengers with disabilities, or rescue teams.

The following is the weight and size restrictions for pets travelling as check-in baggage during your journey with Oman Air.

Small Kennel with Pet

Domestic Rates

Maximum Weight (23 KGs)	Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (203 CMs)	Check-in Rate $ 90

International Rates

Maximum Weight (23 KGs)	Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (203 CMs)

From/To	GCC	ISC	MENA	APAC	Europe
GCC	$ 120	$ 120	$ 135	$ 150	$ 175
ISC	$ 120	$ 120	$ 135	$ 150	$ 175
MENA	$ 135	$ 135	-	$ 150	$ 175
APAC	$ 150	$ 150	$ 150	-	$ 175
EUROPE	$ 175	$ 175	$ 175	$ 175	-

Medium Kennel with Pet

Domestic Rates

Maximum Weight (45 KGs)	Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (250 CMs)	Check-in Rate $ 130

International Rates

Maximum Weight (45 KGs)	Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (250 CMs)

From/To	GCC	ISC	MENA	APAC	Europe
GCC	$ 200	$ 200	$ 225	$ 250	$ 300
ISC	$ 200	$ 200	$ 225	$ 250	$ 300
MENA	$ 225	$ 225	-	$ 250	$ 300
APAC	$ 250	$ 250	$ 250	-	$ 300
EUROPE	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300	-

Large Kennel with Pet

Domestic Rates

Maximum Weight (75 KGs)	Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (292 CMs)	Check-in Rate $ 250

International Rates

Maximum Weight (75 KGs)	Dimensions Up to (W+L+H) = (292 CMs)

From/To	GCC	ISC	MENA	APAC	Europe	Domestics
GCC	$ 350	$ 350	$ 400	$ 500	$ 600	$ 250
ISC	$ 350	$ 350	$ 400	$ 500	$ 600	$ 250
MENA	$ 400	$ 400	-	$ 500	$ 600	$ 250
APAC	$ 500	$ 500	$ 500	-	$ 600	$ 250
EUROPE	$ 600	$ 600	$ 600	$ 600	-	$ 250

For booking

We strongly advise you to contact your nearest local sales office team at least 24 to 48 hours after booking the ticket. Please note that each guest may bring up to 2 pet kennels, for a limited number of kennels in the hold.

The kennel must have a fiberglass or rigid plastic shell. Wooden, metal bar or welded wire mesh kennels are not allowed.
The wheels must be removed or if they are retractable, they must be taken off or blocked with duct tape.
The door must have a centralized locking system which fastens with locks on the top and at the bottom of the door.
The door hinge and locking pins must engage the container by at least 1.6 cm (5/8 in) beyond the horizontal extrusions above and below the door opening where the pins are fitted.
The two parts of the kennel must be joined by bolts. Any other locking system is strictly forbidden.
The kennel must be large enough for the pet to stand up without touching the top, turn around easily and to lie down in a natural position.
The kennel must have a blanket or other absorbent material on floor. Please note that straw is not allowed.
You can purchase such a kennel at larger pet shops or specialist shipping agents.

Travel documents and health certificates

Embassy consultation of departure and destination countries is recommended to ensure the applicable rules and necessary documents while transporting the pet. For more information, please visit the International Air Transport Association IATA website
To, from or within the European Union other countries do not allow pets being transported to and/or from that country read more . For more information, please visit the IATA website. For questions about transporting your pet as freight, please contact Oman Air Cargo team.