Air India Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Asia-Pacific · IATA code AI

Air India pet travel summary

In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 22 lbs combined with carrier).
Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
Pet fee: $160 USD (per segment, subject to change).
Max carrier dimensions: 17 × 10 × 9 inches.
Allowed pet types: dog, cat, bird.

Air India breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Air India:

Brachycephalic/snub-nosed breeds not allowed in cargo; only below 25°C if accepted

Temperature restrictions

Snub-nosed breeds in cargo only below 25°C. Optimal temperature maintained in hold; AC vehicles used for ramp transport.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Checked baggage 10-32 kg pet+container. Over 32 kg via Air India Cargo (cargocare@airindia.com or +91 9667106666). IATA-compliant crate required. Domestic fee INR 16,000; international USD 350.

Booking notes

Contact customer support or check-in counter at least 48 hours prior (72 hours for cargo health cert). Report 3 hours early. Max 2 pets per flight in cabin, Economy class only. Not allowed in cabin to/from USA, Canada, Australia, UK. Pets must be at least 8 weeks (cabin) or 3 months (cargo).

Always verify directly with Air India

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Air India via their official pet policy page: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/manage/pet-travel.html.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Air India.

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