Flying with a dog or cat on Emirates: pets cannot fly in the cabin, and larger pets can go in the hold or as cargo. Each answer links to Emirates's own page.
Animals are not permitted in the cabin, except falcons between Dubai and certain destinations in Pakistan, and guide dogs for the visually impaired.
Source: Emirates — Rules and charges for travelling with animals
As checked baggage: USD 500 when animal and cage weigh up to 23 kg and measure up to 150 cm; USD 650 for 24–32 kg and 150–300 cm; USD 800 above 32 kg.
Source: Emirates — Rules and charges for travelling with animals
Checked baggage is possible only on itineraries that start in Dubai, to countries that accept animals as excess baggage, with a total journey under 17 hours. Itineraries ending in Dubai, longer journeys and cages over 300 cm go as cargo through Emirates SkyCargo.
Source: Emirates — Rules and charges for travelling with animals
Whatever the airline, the CDC requires every dog entering or returning to the US to be at least 6 months old, microchipped, healthy, and to travel with a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.
The CDC dog import rule, step by step →Airlines change pet fees and rules often, and limits can depend on the aircraft. Always confirm with Emirates when you book — the linked pages are the final word.
