Royal Jordanian Pet Policy 2026: Fees, Carrier Size, Breed Rules

Region: Middle East · IATA code RJ

Royal Jordanian pet travel summary

• In-cabin pets: Allowed (max 15 lbs combined with carrier).
• Cargo / checked baggage pets: Allowed.
• Pet fee: $100 USD (per segment, subject to change).
• Max carrier dimensions: 20 × 16 × 10 inches.
• Allowed pet types: dog, cat, bird.

Royal Jordanian breed restrictions

The following breeds may be restricted or prohibited on Royal Jordanian:

• Brachycephalic breeds prohibited in hold (Persian, Burmese, Exotic cats; Affenpinscher, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Pekingese, Pug, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Mastiff dogs)

Temperature restrictions

Third-party sources: No acceptance if temps exceed 29.4°C (85°F) or below 7.2°C (45°F) at any airport. Stricter for brachycephalic breeds.

Cargo / hold travel notes

Checked baggage (AVIH), max 4 per flight. IATA-compliant crates. Up to 45 kg standard; over 45 kg charged at higher rate. Fees vary by route and size category (e.g., Aqaba small $60, medium $90, large $120). Brachycephalic breeds prohibited in hold.

Booking notes

Reserve at least 48 hours in advance. Approval from Systems & Procedures Section required. Sign Live Animal Acceptance Checklist. Max 2 pets in cabin (Economy only, flights up to 5 hours), 4 in hold per flight. Falcons allowed in cabin with special rules.

Always verify directly with Royal Jordanian

Airline pet policies change without notice. Before booking, confirm fees, carrier dimensions, breed restrictions, and embargoes directly with Royal Jordanian via their official pet policy page: https://www.rj.com/en/info-and-tips/special-services/flying-with-pets.

Data last verified 2026-06-08 from Direct from Royal Jordanian.

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