Today, taking a plane is the order of the day. You travel continually, whether for leisure or necessity. Borders are no longer an obstacle for you, you cross them like nothing else. Your pet also wants to accompany you, on your vacation, in your new city or to visit your friends and family. After all, he’s your best friend. But … how many times have you left them behind because of the difficulty of traveling by plane with your pet?

Here you will see the Tunisair Express requirements regarding your pet’s travel on board its planes. Traveling by plane with pets is not as difficult as it sounds. What are you waiting for to prepare your next trip with the Tunisian air carrier?

Are you hesitating to go on vacation abroad because of your dog?

Note that you can take it with you as long as the country of arrival accepts it. Here is the main information to take into account before leaving with your dog abroad by plane.

Good to know before taking the Tunisair Express plane with your dog / cat

The Tunisian company has their own rules for transporting animals and can impose more or less restrictive measures on you when you want to travel with an animal.

Overall, be aware that category 1 and 2 dogs are prohibited on flights (as with all other public transport) for the safety and comfort of all. Often, pets are not allowed to travel in business class.

Tunisair Express can for example refuse dogs with snub noses such as pug or boxers for example.

Note that support dogs are generally allowed in the cabin, the total weight of which is limited to 8kg (including body weight).

Note that pregnant bitches, puppies, elderly and sick dogs are not allowed on the flight. Taking a plane with your pet is generally more complicated than taking the train or traveling by car with your pet.

Can your dog travel as cargo, in the hold or in the cabin?

It depends on the legislation on the arrival ground (some countries only allow the arrival of animals by freight) but also on the size of your pet.

Is the service paid or free?

Tunisair express informs its customers that they are obliged to pay a supplement for the transport of their animal by plane.

Pets in the cabin? Small dogs are generally allowed in the cabin as long as they are in a suitable container (with precise dimensions.

Flight conditions and formalities for traveling with your dog or cat by plane

Before choosing a flight and airline, you should find out whether or not you can bring your dog with you:

  • You must have received approval from the airline a few hours before the flight
  • You must come in advance on the day of the flight to pass the veterinary control
  • Your dog must be up to date with his vaccines
  • Your dog must have an electronic identification chip
  • Your dog must be at least 10 weeks old for overseas travel (8 weeks or 15 weeks depending on other airlines).

Some airlines do not allow dogs in certain destinations, so find out beforehand.

Ask if quarantine is mandatory on arrival

Ask about the time of arrival (local time) because if you disembark at night, you will have to wait for the veterinary practice to open.

Fill out the form for the airline if necessary

Do not forget to come with all the documents relating to your dog: health record, vaccination record, passport, identification documents, prescriptions, plane ticket …

Tips for a comfortable flight for your dog

  • Remember to put absorbent paper or newspaper in the bottom of the crate
  • Remember to put water in the crate if possible and food (depending on the flight)
  • Your dog / cat must not be muzzled and their leash must not be in the crate
  • The cash register must meet IATA standards
  • For its convenience, you can place a blanket on the bottom of the crate
  • Remember to take something to clean if your dog is sick or anxious in flight
  • Don’t forget to write your phone number and address on the cash register and on your pet’s collar
  • If necessary, give your dog some motion sickness medicine just before the flight.