Transportation of pets is allowed by aircraft, more detailed requirements can be found on the official websites of airlines.
FlyArystan passengers are allowed to take small cats, dogs and fish, turtles (up to 8 kg) into the cabin (PETC). When transporting fish, passengers must indicate their number, size and weight of the container for their transportation, as well as the total weight.
Passengers traveling with animals cannot purchase paid seats in the 1st and emergency rows. No more than one passenger with a confirmed service for the carriage of an animal in the cabin is allowed in one row.
Cats and dogs weighing over 8 kg can be transported in the cargo hold of the aircraft (AVIH).
Birds and rodents cannot be carried in the cabin or as checked baggage. It is allowed to transport birds in the cargo compartments of an aircraft with an air waybill.
The shipping container must be strong enough to prevent it from getting out while traveling. In addition, the bottom of the container must be impervious to liquids and must have openings for ventilation and feeding of the animals. If the container is equipped with wheels, then during the flight they should be removed or blocked. In addition, the container must be large enough for the animal to stand up and lie down naturally.
Documents required for the transportation of animals:
• Veterinary passport for your pet
• Veterinary certificate
All of the above documents are required to be submitted when registering an application for the transportation of your pet, immediately before departure.
When transporting small fish, you need:
1 aquarium or glass jar with a lid (which must have a hole for air) and the minimum amount of water necessary for the safe existence of the fish during transportation. It is not permitted to transport fish in plastic bags and such transport will be refused.
Animals Carried in Cargo Holds (AVIH)
When transporting AVIH, the maximum weight is 50 kg, including the weight of the container. Animals over this limit are accepted for carriage as cargo with an air waybill. Animals weighing more than 40 kg must be transported in strong wooden containers.
When transporting AVIH, no more than two animals of approximately the same size, which are accustomed to living together, can be transported in one container, and the weight of each animal should not exceed 14 kg. Animals weighing more than 14 kg are transported in separate containers. It is allowed to transport no more than three animals of the same litter in one container, the age of which does not exceed six months.
The age of the animals accepted for transportation must not be less than 3 months.