Why fly with your pet on a private jet
- In the cabin, with you. No hold, no cargo and no handing your pet over at a counter. Your pet sits with you from door to door.
- Calm and quiet. A private cabin, a private departure and no crowded terminal, so most pets settle quickly.
- Your timetable. Fly when it suits your pet, not an airline’s schedule, and leave the long layovers behind.
- Closer to where you are going. Private aircraft can use regional and business airports that airlines do not, so the journey on the ground is shorter too.
- Only aircraft that welcome pets. We confirm the pet policy first, and any airport pet fee is stated up front.
What we arrange
- You tell us about your pet: the species, breed, age and weight, and how many are travelling.
- We choose the aircraft. It is approved for pets and has room for yours, and we confirm the pet policy before you commit.
- We check the route. Airports, any pet fees, and the state or national rules that apply to the trip.
- You receive one clear price. The aircraft, the crew, the fuel and the standard fees, with any pet fee shown separately.
- We look after the details on the day, including a car at each end if you would like one.
Flying with a pet within Australia
Flights between Australian cities are usually the simplest, because there is no border to cross. What matters is the destination: each state and territory sets its own animal biosecurity rules, and they can change. Some are stricter than others, and Tasmania, for example, has its own entry conditions for dogs. We check the rules for your destination before you book. It also helps to have your pet microchipped, its vaccinations up to date, and a collar with a tag, whatever the route.
Flying into or out of Australia with a pet
Coming in. Australia has some of the strictest animal import rules in the world. Dogs and cats need an import permit, must meet the Australian Government’s conditions before they travel, and normally spend time in quarantine after they arrive. Start many months ahead. We can plan the flight around your timeline and tell you which airport to use, but the permit itself comes from the Australian Government: see the official guidance.
Going out. A cat or dog leaving Australia needs an export permit, and must meet the rules of the destination country. Allow weeks, and check the return rules before you leave, because coming home can take longer than going. See the Government’s page on exporting companion animals.
We arrange the flight. We are not a quarantine or permit agent, so for permits and veterinary certificates use the official sources above, or a licensed pet transport specialist, and your vet.
What to tell us when you enquire
- The species, breed, age and weight of each pet, and how many are travelling
- Where you are flying from and to, and your dates (flexible dates help)
- How many passengers and how much luggage, so the cabin suits everyone
- Whether your pet is used to a carrier, harness or crate, and anything that makes it anxious
- Where your pet’s vaccination records were issued, if the trip crosses the Australian border
Looking after your pet on the day
- Give your pet a walk and a toilet break before you leave, and a light meal a few hours earlier rather than just before the flight.
- Bring water, a bowl, a lead or harness and a familiar blanket or toy.
- Keep your pet’s papers and vet contact details with you.
- Talk to your vet about anxiety before you fly. Never give a sedative unless your vet advises it.
Some of the four-legged passengers we have flown
Real passengers, photographed by their owners on flights we arranged.
Questions about pets on private jets
Can I take my dog on a private jet in Australia?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on our private jets and travel in the cabin with you. We confirm the aircraft’s pet policy, including any limits on breed or weight, before you book.
Do pets travel in the cabin or in the hold?
In the cabin, with you. There is no hold, no cargo and no handing your pet over at a counter. A carrier is welcome if your pet prefers one, but it is not required.
Can I bring a large dog?
Often, yes. It depends on the aircraft and the breed, so tell us your dog’s breed, age and weight when you enquire. We choose an aircraft with room for your dog and confirm that it is approved for your pet before you pay anything.
Does it cost extra to fly with a pet?
A private charter is priced for the aircraft and the trip, not per passenger or per pet. Some airports charge a pet fee, and if one applies we show it in your quotation, not on the day.
Which pets can fly with you?
Dogs and cats are the most common. If you want to bring another animal, such as a bird or a small animal, tell us early: the rules differ by species, and not every aircraft is suitable.
Do I need paperwork to fly with my pet within Australia?
There is no single national rule for flying with a pet between states and territories. Each state and territory sets its own animal biosecurity conditions, and some are stricter than others: Tasmania, for example, has its own entry conditions for dogs (Biosecurity Tasmania). We check the rules for your destination before you book, and your vet can confirm what your pet needs.
Can I bring my pet into Australia by private jet?
Yes, we can plan the flight. The pet itself must meet the import conditions set by the Australian Government, which for dogs and cats are strict and normally include an import permit and a period in quarantine after arrival. Start many months before you travel, and use the official guidance (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry: bringing cats and dogs to Australia). We plan the flight around your paperwork timeline.
Can I take my pet overseas from Australia?
Yes. A cat or dog leaving Australia needs an export permit from the Australian Government, and it must meet the rules of the country it is going to (exporting companion animals). Allow weeks for the paperwork, and check the return rules before you leave, because coming home can take longer than going. We plan the flight to suit.
What if my pet is nervous about flying?
A private cabin is quieter and calmer than an airline terminal and cabin, and you are beside your pet throughout. Bring a familiar blanket or toy, and talk to your vet about anxiety. Never give a sedative unless your vet advises it.
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