They were never meant to fly as cargo.
Private jet travel for families who don’t leave anyone behind. Your dog or cat boards with you, sits with you and lands with you. We handle the aircraft, the paperwork and the border.
No crate under the seat. No hold.The cabin is theirs too.
Airlines limit cabin pets to small animals in soft carriers, and larger dogs travel in the hold. A private jet changes the rules of the journey.
Beside you, all flight
Harnessed for take-off and landing, then free to settle at your feet where the operator allows.
Any size
Great Danes and Chihuahuas alike. The limit is cabin space, not an airline weight table.
Private terminals
Quiet FBO lounges, short walks, no strangers handling your pet.
Car to car
Pet-ready chauffeured cars at both ends, with tarmac transfer where permitted.
Every kind of co-pilot.
Large dogs, small dogs, cats and multi-pet families. Each pet gets its own brief, its own documents and its own place in the cabin.
Create your pet’s boarding pass.
Enter your pet’s name and travel route to create a fun, personalised boarding pass. Save it to your scrapbook, or share it with your friends and family.
From first call to wheels-down.
Most of the work happens weeks or months before departure. The destination sets the clock, and our desk tracks every date.
- Day 1
Route and eligibility check
Species, breed, age, weight and health checked against destination rules and restricted-breed lists. You receive a dated timeline.
- Up to 7 months out
Vet work and testing
Microchip, rabies vaccination and, where required, a rabies antibody (titre) test at an approved laboratory. Waiting periods start from these dates.
- 6–8 weeks out
Permits and advance notices
Import permits, CDC forms, Japan’s 40-day notification or India’s NOC filed in your name and tracked by our desk.
- 2–3 weeks out
Aircraft and crew preparation
We match an operator that accepts pets, confirm seat protection and cleaning, and brief the crew on your pet’s name, temperament and needs.
- 2–10 days out
Official health certificate
Final vet examination and government endorsement, scheduled backwards from wheels-up to fit tight validity windows.
- Departure
Flight day
Pet-ready car to the FBO, document check, a short walk, then boarding. The crew carries copies of every certificate.
- Arrival
Arrival clearance
Customs and veterinary officers check documents and scan the microchip. Approved handlers are booked in advance where required.
Flight day, front door to front door.
The flight is the shortest part of the journey. What tires a pet is the waiting, the noise and the handovers. We remove as many as we can.
Start earlier than you think.
How early you begin depends on where your pet lives now. Pets from countries with a high rabies risk, including India, face the longest waits.
Minimum lead time, starting from microchip and first rabies vaccine
Where are you flying?
Choose a destination to see what your pet needs to land there.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates
| Import permit | Issued by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) before travel, valid for a limited window and timed to your departure. |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785, implanted before the rabies vaccine. |
| Rabies vaccine | Valid on arrival, at least 21 days before travel for a first dose. |
| Titre test | Required for pets from many countries, including India. 0.5 IU/ml or above from an approved laboratory. |
| Other vaccines | Dogs: distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus, leptospirosis. Cats: panleukopenia, calicivirus, rhinotracheitis. |
| Health certificate | Official veterinary certificate from the exporting country, endorsed by its government vet authority. |
| Restricted breeds | Several fighting and mastiff-type breeds and their crosses are banned, including pit bull types, Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro. |
6–8 weeks
Longer if the titre test needs repeating.
On a private flight
- Arrival at DWC, DXB or AUH with veterinary clearance on landing.
- Permit details must match the microchip and arrival date.
Last reviewed October 2026. This summary is for planning only. Rules change, sometimes with little notice, and our desk confirms every requirement against official sources for your route before you fly.
The paperwork, handled.
Most routes need some version of each of these. We chase every one, and the crew carries a full copy set on board.
Microchip record
15-digit ISO chip number that matches every other document exactly.
- Issued by
- Your vet
- When
- First step
Rabies vaccination certificate
Vaccine brand, batch, date given, validity and the chip number.
- Issued by
- Your vet
- When
- After microchip
Titre test result
Rabies antibody level of 0.5 IU/ml or above, from an approved lab.
- Issued by
- Approved lab
- When
- 30+ days after vaccine
Import permit or NOC
Destination government approval, where required.
- Issued by
- Destination authority
- When
- 2–6 weeks out
Official health certificate
Fit-to-travel examination in the destination’s format, government endorsed.
- Issued by
- Vet and authority
- When
- Within 10 days
Advance notification
CDC Dog Import Form, Japan’s 40-day notice or similar arrival filings.
- Filed by
- Our desk with you
- When
- Per destination
Parasite treatment record
Tapeworm, tick and flea treatments with dates and times.
- Issued by
- Your vet
- When
- 1–5 days out
Other vaccinations
Core vaccines such as DHPP for dogs or FVRCP for cats.
- Issued by
- Your vet
- When
- Kept current
Owner documents
Passport copy and, for some countries, a signed non-commercial declaration.
- Provided by
- You
- When
- With booking
Calm, safe and looked after.
The parameters we apply on every pet flight. The aircraft operator has final say on its own aircraft.
Operator approval
We only book operators who confirm in writing, for your specific pet.
Size and number
Set by cabin size and operator policy. Large breeds suit midsize and heavy jets.
Restraint
Harness and seat tether, or a secured carrier, for taxi, take-off, landing and turbulence.
Sedation
Not recommended. It can affect breathing and balance at altitude. Ask your vet about calming alternatives.
Short-nosed breeds
Pugs, bulldogs, Persians and similar breeds need a vet’s fit-to-fly view. The cabin is set cooler.
Feeding
A light meal about 4 hours before departure. Water throughout the flight.
Age and health
Very young, senior, pregnant or recently operated pets need written vet clearance.
Toilet breaks
Absorbent pads on board. On long routes, fuel stops are planned for a short walk where permitted.
Cabin conditions
Pressurised, temperature-controlled cabin. Crew briefed on signs of stress and overheating.
Emergencies
A vet contact on call for the route. In a medical emergency the captain may divert.
Security and cabin care
- Pets screened with their owner at the FBO, never handed to third parties.
- Seat covers and floor protection fitted before boarding.
- Other guests asked about allergies at booking.
- Post-flight deep cleaning arranged with the operator.
- The owner is responsible for any damage to the interior.
What to pack
- Original documents plus 2 copy sets.
- Familiar bed or blanket and 1 or 2 toys.
- Usual food in sealed portions, collapsible bowl, treats.
- Lead, harness and a spare collar with ID tag.
- Waste bags, pads, wipes and regular medication.
Owners ask us.
Can my dog sit on the seat with me?
During cruise, many operators allow this on a fitted seat cover. For taxi, take-off and landing, your dog must be harnessed and tethered or in a secured carrier.
Which pets can fly?
We regularly plan for dogs and cats. Other animals, such as birds or rabbits, depend on the destination’s rules and are assessed case by case.
Can I take more than 2 pets?
The aircraft can often carry more, but many countries limit the number of pets per person on a non-commercial movement. We check both before confirming.
What if my pet’s titre test fails?
Your vet gives a booster and a new sample is taken. Any waiting period restarts from the new sample date, so we build buffer into plans for countries that need a titre test.
Does my pet need a crate?
Not usually in a private cabin. A soft carrier helps cats and small dogs, and some operators ask for one. We confirm before departure.
Can you fly my pet without me?
Our service is for pets travelling with their owner or a named family member. Unaccompanied pets are usually classed as commercial movements, with different rules.
What about empty-leg flights?
They can work for flexible routes, but pet documents are date-sensitive. We only suggest an empty leg when the timing fits the paperwork.
Can my pet join a yacht charter too?
Yes, subject to the yacht’s policy and the rules of each port. Tell us when you enquire and we will check it with the same care.
Where are you flying together?
Share the route and a few details. Our aviation desk will return a dated preparation timeline and aircraft options for you and your pet.
- Start early for the UK, EU and Japan.
- Have your pet’s vaccination record to hand.
Hype Luxury arranges flights on aircraft operated by licensed third-party operators. Entry rules for animals are set by government authorities and can change at short notice. Information on this page is a planning guide, not legal or veterinary advice. Final eligibility is confirmed by the relevant authority and the aircraft operator.