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Royal Jordanian pet policy: cabin, hold and fees

Royal Jordanian accepts dogs and cats in the cabin up to 7 kg with the carrier. Fees, carrier sizes, breed rules and how to book, checked against the official policy.

Checked against the official page · 15 Oct 2026
Pets in the cabinYes: Dog, Cat
Cabin weight limit7 kg including the carrier
Cabin carrier50 × 40 × 26 cm
Good to knowFlights of up to 5 hours, max 2 pets per flight.
Pets in the holdYes: Dog, Cat
Hold limitWeight limit not published: confirm with the airline. IATA kennel; over 45 kg or 250 cm costs extra
Snub-nosed breeds in the holdCheck with the airline
FeesHold: 2–3 times the excess baggage rate by weight
How to bookAt least 48 h before, with a signed acceptance checklist

Here is the Royal Jordanian pet policy in plain English, checked against the official Royal Jordanian page on 15 Oct 2026. Royal Jordanian accepts dogs and cats in the cabin up to 7 kg with the carrier. Below, you’ll find what it means for your trip, plus a short checklist before you book.

Royal Jordanian pet policy: small dog traveling in the airplane cabin
Photo: Yiheng Fang / Unsplash

Royal Jordanian pet policy for the cabin

On Royal Jordanian, dogs and cats can travel with you in the cabin, as long as the pet and its carrier together weigh no more than 7 kg. Carrier rules: 50 × 40 × 26 cm. Also note: Flights of up to 5 hours, max 2 pets per flight.

Pets in the hold and as cargo on Royal Jordanian

Bigger pets can fly in the hold on Royal Jordanian: dogs and cats. The airline doesn’t publish a fixed weight limit, so confirm it before you book. Kennel rules: IATA kennel; over 45 kg or 250 cm costs extra.

Fees and how to book a pet on Royal Jordanian

Fee: Hold: 2–3 times the excess baggage rate by weight. How to book: At least 48 h before, with a signed acceptance checklist. Fees can change, so check the final amount when you book.

Before you book: Royal Jordanian pet policy checklist

  1. First, weigh your pet together with its carrier or kennel, because airlines check the total weight at the airport.
  2. Next, check the entry rules of your destination, such as microchip, rabies vaccine and health papers. Our pet travel requirements page links to the official sources.
  3. Then, book your pet at the same time as your own seat, since pet places on each flight are limited.
  4. Finally, confirm the details on the official Royal Jordanian pet policy page, because rules and fees can change.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my pet in the cabin on Royal Jordanian?

Yes. Royal Jordanian accepts dog, cat in the cabin. The pet and carrier together can weigh up to 7 kg. Carrier: 50 × 40 × 26 cm.

Can my pet fly in the hold on Royal Jordanian?

Yes: dog, cat. Confirm the weight limit with the airline.

How much does it cost to fly with a pet on Royal Jordanian?

Hold: 2–3 times the excess baggage rate by weight. Fees change often, so confirm the exact amount when you book.

This summary is a guide, not legal or veterinary advice. Airlines change their rules often: always confirm with Royal Jordanian before you book. Your destination country may have extra entry rules.