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Transportation of Live Animals

Transportation of Live Animals

Passengers must ensure that all required permits and supporting documents are obtained and valid before travel. Failure to comply with the applicable requirements may result in the pet being refused for transportation.

Registration

  • All live animals must be registered through the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s website (NAAMA) before travel.

Type of Animals

  • Only small dogs, cats, and small ornamental birds are permitted for transportation.

Travel to Saudi Arabia

  • Obtain a valid import permit from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.
  • Provide an approved veterinary health certificate issued by the country of origin.

Travel from Saudi Arabia

  • Obtain a valid export permit from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture before departure.
  • Provide the required veterinary health certificate from the Animal and Plant Quarantine at the airport before departure.

Charges

  • An additional baggage fee equivalent to 5 kg will be charged for the transportation of each pet container.

Specifications

  • The allowed animals are small dogs, cats, and small ornamental birds only. Other species of live animals are prohibited.
  • The total weight of the animal and pet container must not exceed 5 kg.
  • The pet container must be flexible enough to fit within dimensions of 47 cm × 40 cm × 25 cm without harming or applying pressure to the animal.
  • The pet container must have adequate ventilation.
  • The pet container must be leak-proof and securely fastened to prevent the pet from escaping.
  • The pet must remain inside the pet container at all times during the flight.
  • The pet container must be stowed under the seat in front of the passenger throughout the flight.
  • Passengers travelling with an animal cannot be seated in row 1 or in an emergency exit seat.
  • The passenger is fully responsible for their pet, including any injury or loss.

Disclaimer

  • The carriage of live animals is not permitted on flights departing to the UAE.
  • Import and export requirements are subject to applicable government regulations and approvals.
  • Passengers are responsible for obtaining all required permits and supporting documents before travel.
  • flynas reserves the right to verify that pet containers and soft bags comply with applicable live animal transportation requirements.
  • flynas reserves the right to refuse the carriage of any animal that may pose a threat to passenger safety or comfort.
  • flynas is not responsible for injuries or accidents that may occur to the pet.