Flying with pets on a private flight
How your dog or cat travels, what documents it needs within Argentina and abroad, and what to tell us when you request a quote.
The answer, in one paragraph
Short answer
Yes, your pet flies with you in the cabin of a private flight, on board with your group, with no cargo hold and no crate. This is subject to the operator's approval and to the aircraft assigned. Within Argentina it needs an up-to-date health record; to travel abroad, the International Veterinary Certificate issued by SENASA, Argentina's animal health authority.
- Where it travels
- In the cabinwith you and your group
- Approval
- From the operatordepending on the aircraft assigned
- Domestic flights
- Health recordup to date
- Abroad
- SENASA CVIaccording to the destination country's requirements
How your pet travels
On a private flight your pet does not go in the cargo hold or apart from you: it flies on board, in the cabin, with your group.
Each operator decides what it accepts on its aircraft. That is why, when you request a quote, we ask for the species, breed, size and weight of each animal. With that information we confirm with the operator before you book.
For large dogs or more than one animal, an aircraft with a larger cabin is the better choice: we point this out in the proposal.
As our terms state, the client is responsible for any damage or soiling to the aircraft. A blanket or seat cover and a walk before the flight help.
What documents it needs
It depends on whether the flight is within Argentina or abroad.
| Flight | What to bring |
|---|---|
| Within Argentina | Your pet's up-to-date health record. |
| Abroad | The International Veterinary Certificate (CVI) issued by SENASA, with the destination country's health requirements, and the original proof of rabies vaccination. |
| Returning to Argentina | The entry requirements SENASA sets for dogs and cats. Check them before you leave. |
Source: SENASA, “Procedimiento para viajar al exterior con perros y gatos” (procedure for traveling abroad with dogs and cats) (opens in a new tab). SENASA offers a search tool for requirements by country and an online process for the most frequent destinations. Always confirm the current requirements before you travel.
Each country's requirements change, and some call for procedures several days in advance. Start with your veterinarian and SENASA as soon as you have the flight date. More on passengers' documents in the travel documents guide.
Step by step, from request to landing
When you request a quote
Tell us how many animals are traveling, and their species, breed, size and weight.
Confirmation
We check with the operator and confirm, before you book, whether the proposed aircraft accepts your pet and on what conditions.
Documents
For flights abroad, apply for the SENASA certificate with the lead time the destination country requires.
On the day of the flight
Arrive with your pet already walked, on a leash and with water. Keep the documents at hand.
On board
It flies with you in the cabin, with your group.
What changes compared with an airline
On an airline flight, the pet rules depend on each carrier: what weight it allows in the cabin, when an animal goes in the hold and how many it accepts per flight.
On a private flight, the cabin is for your group only, so your pet travels with you, without going through counters or being separated from the family. The condition is the operator's approval for the aircraft assigned.
Frequently asked questions
Does my dog have to travel in a crate?
No. On a private flight it flies on board, with you in the cabin. What is required is the operator's approval for the aircraft assigned, which we confirm before you book.
Can large dogs fly?
Yes, with the operator's approval and on an aircraft with enough room in the cabin. Tell us the size and weight when you request a quote so we can propose the right aircraft.
How many pets can fly on one flight?
There is no fixed limit as with an airline: it depends on the operator and the aircraft. Tell us how many when you request a quote.
What documents does my pet need for a domestic flight?
An up-to-date health record.
And to fly to Uruguay, Brazil or another country?
The International Veterinary Certificate issued by SENASA, with the destination country's requirements, and the original proof of rabies vaccination. SENASA offers a search tool for requirements by country.
Is there an extra cost to fly with a pet?
The rate is per aircraft. If the aircraft needs special cleaning after the flight, that cost is the client's responsibility, as our terms state.
Can animals other than dogs and cats fly?
Contact us with the species and size: it depends on the operator and on the destination's health requirements.