In short
Yes, your dog can fly with you on a private jet and stays in the cabin throughout. Tell us the breed, weight and age, and we choose the aircraft and plan the paperwork for your route.
Small dogs and large dogs
On a private flight there is no weight limit set by an airline's cabin rules, so a Labrador, a Rottweiler or a Bernese Mountain Dog can travel next to you. What matters is the cabin: we choose an aircraft with room for your dog to settle, and we tell the crew in advance. Give us your dog's weight and breed and we do the rest.
Puppies
Puppies must be old enough to have been microchipped and vaccinated against rabies before they travel, and some countries add a waiting period after the vaccination. We tell you the youngest age your puppy can travel on your route. One of our favourite flights was a fifteen-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy flown home from Estonia to Biggin Hill.
Flat-faced breeds
Bulldogs, pugs, French bulldogs, boxers and other flat-faced (brachycephalic) breeds can find flying harder because of their breathing. Speak to your vet first. A private cabin is calmer and cooler than an airline journey, and we can plan the time of day, the weather and the aircraft around your dog.
Nervous dogs
Many nervous dogs do better on a private flight: it is quiet, you are beside them and there is no crowd. Practise with the carrier or harness beforehand and bring a familiar blanket. Many vets advise against sedation for flying, so take your vet's advice.
Before the flight
- Give your dog a good walk and the chance to relieve themselves before you arrive at the airfield
- Offer a light meal a few hours before rather than a heavy one just before take-off
- Have the original documents ready and the microchip number written down
- Bring a harness or lead, a familiar blanket, a water bowl and waste bags
Rules by country
Each country has its own entry rules for dogs. Start with the country you are flying to: pet travel rules for every destination. Dogs have some rules that cats do not, such as a tapeworm treatment before arriving in Great Britain from many countries.
Dogs we have flown
Rules change. Entry rules for pets are set by each country and can change at short notice. This page was checked on 20 October 2026. Charter-A confirms the rules for your exact route and dates when you book, and you should always check the official source linked on the page.