Airline pet policy

Virgin Australia pet policy

Virgin Australia takes dogs and cats in the cabin (1 per passenger), but not as cargo on the routes we cover.

Policy checked Oct 26, 2026Source: Virgin Australia By the CollarPass team
In cabinAcceptedDogs and cats1 per passengerRead the route rules CargoNot acceptedNot carried on the routes we cover.Read the route rules

In the cabin

Pets in the cabin travel in a carrier under the seat in front of you. The rows below are per route, so check yours.

Dogs and cats

AcceptedFrom Australia to Australia

Virgin Australia's Pets in Cabin takes one small dog or cat (up to 8 kg with the carrier, 8+ weeks old) on some of its own domestic flights; international flights don't accept pets.

  • 1 per passenger
  • 1 per crate
  • Max 8 kg incl. crate
  • At least 8 weeks old

Before you fly: Call 13 67 89 at least 72 hours before departure (domestic Pets in Cabin flights only).

Sources: Pets in cabin — terms and conditions · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Not acceptedAny route except from Australia to Australia

Virgin Australia doesn't accept pet bookings on international services.

Sources: Pet transport (cargo) · Checked Oct 26, 2026

As cargo

Pets flying alone go as cargo, usually through the airline’s freight arm, with different drop-off and collection rules.

Dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets

Not acceptedAny route except from Australia

Virgin Australia doesn't accept international pet bookings or international pet cargo.

Sources: Pet transport (cargo) · Checked Oct 26, 2026

Country pages for these routes

Entry rules for the countries named in the rows above.

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Official sources

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