Flights from United Arab Emirates with your dog

Are you planning to fly from United Arab Emirates with your dog? Beyond the ticket price, travelling with a pet requires specific preparation: choosing the airline, deciding between cabin or hold travel, selecting an approved carrier, preparing veterinary documents and checking entry rules. This page brings together popular routes from United Arab Emirates and the key requirements for a smoother journey with your dog.

When travelling from United Arab Emirates with your dog, make sure the dog's documents (health record, vaccinations and microchip) are up to date and meet the destination country's requirements. Also check animal-export rules that apply at departure. See our destination rules guide for a detailed country-by-country list.

• •Book early: the number of pet places on each flight is limited.
• •Choose an IATA-compliant travel crate large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around comfortably.
• •Help your dog get used to the crate several weeks before departure.
• •Avoid long layovers and flights during very hot weather if your dog will travel in the hold.
• •Bring the health record, vaccination evidence and enough water and food.