Pet-Friendly Charter Flights

Fly With Pets: Private Jet Travel for You and Your Furry Friends

Flying with pets should be a stress-free experience designed around your needs in addition to your pets. With pet-friendly private jet charters, you never have to worry about complicated airline restrictions or your pet getting stuck in the cargo hold of a 737. Whether you're relocating, vacationing, or taking your furry companion on a business trip, Just Landed Jets ensures a seamless, pet-friendly charter flight experience.

What Is A Pet-Friendly Private Jet Charter?

Pets are family, and they deserve to travel with the same comfort and care as you. With private aviation, there’s no need to leave them behind or worry about them being placed in cargo. Pet-friendly charter flights allow your furry companions to ride in the cabin by your side, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable journey.

Unlike with commercial air travel, Just Landed Jets can source a private jet that will allow your pet to travel with you without restrictions. It doesn't matter how big your dog is or what special needs they may require, your jet people will find an aircraft that can accommodate. Simply make us aware of your intention to fly with pets when requesting a quote, and our team will present options that prioritize your needs.

What Pet Travel Restrictions Do Private Flights Have?

Traveling with pets in any way can be a stressful experience, especially if that includes bringing your pet through security to fly on a major commercial airline. Breed and size restrictions often vary widely between airlines and some will force large animals to be placed in the cargo hold.

That will never happen on a pet-friendly private jet flight with Just Landed Jets. We only work with operators that welcome pets on private jets when sourcing a trip with pets, so you won't have to worry about any size or breed restrictions. Even if you have a couple dogs well over 100 pounds, our team can find a jet for your trip that can accommodate your crew.

How Much Does a Pet-Friendly Private Jet Cost?

The cost of a private jet charter with pets is often no different from a private jet charter without pets. We work with operators who welcome pets aboard at no additional charge to fly with your pet. The cost of a pet-friendly flight is more about the routing, aircraft category and any other special accommodations that may be needed.

The exception to this can be international private jet travel with pets, with may incur additional costs due to import permits, vaccine testing and veterinarian endorsed health checks required to bring your pet overseas.

How to Book a Pet Friendly Private Jet?

1. Start booking your pet friendly private jet charter like you would book any other jet, by requesting a quote online or from your Private Aviation Advisor. Be sure to mention you intend to fly with pets when requesting a quote, so our team can find the right aircraft for your trip.
2. From there our team will start working on your trip, reach out to partner operators and pull together options for your flight. We can recommend aircraft categories, provide cabin images and answer any questions you have before booking your flight.
3. Once you pick your preferred option, our team will work with you to order any catering or ground transportation for your journey. We will also work at this time to finalize any required paper work for travel, typically only needed when flying internationally with pets.

Pre-Flight Tips For Flying Private With Your Pet

• Exercise your pet before the flight to burn off energy
• Feed your pet a light meal 3-4 hours before departure, not right before.
• Bring a favorite toy or blanket for comfort in the cabin.

• Keep water available throughout the flight
• Bring any medications your pet may need

Private Flights for International Pet Travel

While flying domestically with pets is largely a paperwork free process, flying internationally can be a bit more complicated. Depending on where you are flying, there may be restrictions or additional approvals that have more to do with your destination than any restrictions connected to the private aircraft.

You don't have to be an expert at understanding international pet travel regulations if you want to fly with your pets abroad. Just let our Just Landed Jets team know you are flying internationally with pets, and we can help you assemble all the necessary paperwork. Policies around the globe can vary widely when it comes to the specifics, but there are several best practices that people flying private with their pets internationally should keep in mind.

Best Practices For Flying Internationally With Your Pet

• Start Early, No Matter The Destination: While policies between countries can vary by country, almost all of these processes will require time to plan ahead, with some places having processes that last as long as nine months.
• Microchip Before Vaccination: Rabies is the main vaccination that nearly every country will require to enter its borders and important data about vaccinations can be stored on your dogs microchip. Ensure they have one before being vaccinated.
• USDA APHIS Health Certificate Endorsement: Most countries won't simply accept a note from your vet to certify your pet's health, rather they will require a USDA Accredited Veterinarian issue a health certificate.
• Returning To U.S. After International Travel With Pets: Starting in 2024, the CDC requires a Dog Import Form for every dog entering the country, including one returning from a trip abroad. The form can be completed online before travel and is often good for six months.

Flying With Pets To North America

Leaving the U.S. but staying within North America is the easiest process to bring your pet internationally. Since policies can vary by country, it's best to work with your charter broker to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your destination well before you fly.

• Canada - You will need is a current rabies vaccination and a USDA Endorsed Health Certificate.
• Mexico - There are no health certificates required for dogs or cats entering Mexico, just an inspection upon arrival and proof of vaccination.
• Bahamas - Requires an import permit and microchip in addition to a health certificate.
• Cayman Islands - Similar to Bahamas, but adds some additional rabies testing for dogs coming on to the Island.
• British Virgin Islands - Often are closely aligned with UK standards.

Flying To Hawaii With Your Pet

While Hawaii is not an international destination, it is the only state in the United States that is Rabies-free, and they work hard to keep it that way. When flying with pets to Hawaii, the only way to avoid a 120-day quarantine is to qualify for Direct Airport Release (DAR). This requires you to have a successful rabies blood test received 30 days before arrival. Additionally, your pet must have at least two rabies vaccinations, with the most recent one being administered within 30 days of arrival.

Flying With Pets To Europe

• European Union - Best to get an EU Pet Passport, allowing essentially unrestricted travel across the 27 EU member states, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, as long as your pet has a microchip, rabies vaccination and proper travel documents.

• United Kingdom - The UK is no longer part of the EU, and therefore has its own Great Britain Health Certificate needed to fly in with your pets. This is a similar process to the EU Pet Passport, though there is an additional tapeworm treatment required for dogs.

Flying to South America With Pets

Most countries in South America share a similar framework, requiring rabies vaccinations, government-backed health certificates and treatments for parasites like tapeworm. Most of these do not require any level of quarantine, making it easier than traveling with pets to other parts of the world. Additionally, countries like Brazil, Argentina and Colombia require a 21-day wait after a Rabies vaccination, but still don't require a quarantine period if your pet's paperwork is in order.

Flying With Pets To Asia

Asia has no unified framework for traveling with pets, with some countries offering somewhat easy requirements to meet while others have some of the strictest regulations.

• South Korea - Requires rabies vaccination, health certificate, microchip and one-day quarantine for dogs coming from the U.S.
• Thailand - Requires import permit, rabies vaccination, microchip and health certificate, but no quarantine period.
• China - Requires two rabies vaccinations, testing and USDA Health Endorsement, but not extended quarantine times.
• Japan - Some of the strictest requirements in the world, needing two rabies shots, additional rabies testing, and a 180-day waiting period before entering the country.

Flying To Australia and Oceania With Pets

Countries like Australia and New Zealand have some of the strictest rules in the world when it comes to flying with pets because each of these island nations are rabies-free in their native animal populations. Protecting that status is very important, which leads to the tight rules when bringing your pets along with you on your private flight.

• Australia - Pets must have health checks, multiple rabies vaccinations, a microchip, a rabies antibody test and then a 180-day waiting period after the test. Travelers will also need a BICON Import Permit, and quarantine pets at a government facility for 10 days upon arrival. Dogs are also required to go through additional vaccination and testing for canine influenza and Brucella canis. Altogether, vet costs for traveling to Australia with your pet start at around $1,500.

• New Zealand - Similar to Australia, including the 180-day waiting period after antibody tests, an import permit and a 10-day quarantine upon arrival. Additionally, pets can only be brought into New Zealand through Auckland or Christchurch and New Zealand bans several dog breeds, including the American Pit Bull Terrier.

Private Jet Options for Flying with Pets

The right private jet for your pet-friendly flight depends on your needs and travel distance. Our team considers the breed and size of your pet, ensuring you have the space you need.

Very Light Jets: Ideal for shorter trips with limited passengers and smaller pets.

Light Jets: Best for trips with cats, smaller dogs and other smaller pets like birds or even turtles.

Midsize Jets: A great balance of speed and comfort, with enough room to accommodate larger pets.

Super-Mid Jets: Designed for longer distance travel, allowing enough room for pets to stay comfortable during a longer trip.

Heavy Jets: Ideal for international flights with pets, or when you are moving the whole family and several pets together.

Pet Comfort & Care During Your Private Flight

Many fliers choose private aviation when flying with their pets for the comfort their pet enjoys alone. On a private jet flight, your pet will always fly in the cabin with you and never in the cargo hold or stuffed under a seat like on a commercial flight. Not only does this mean they can move around within the cabin during the flight, but you can be there to comfort them if needed.

Additionally, pets fly within the pressurized cabin on a private jet, making the travel significantly easier on your pet. This can be particularly important with Flat-Faced Breeds, like Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers and Boxers, which are at higher risk when flying at altitude due to their shortened airways. In fact, many of these breeds are banned from commercial air travel for this reason. But with a private jet, the cabin pressure is much more similar to the pressure on the ground, reducing the risk to your pet.

Flying private with your pet means less stress on them overall, which is particularly important if you have a dog that has struggled to fly commercially in the past. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends against sedating pets during air travel, as it can lead to heart problems at altitude that can be difficult to address on a commercial flight. When flying private, even dogs with high anxiety can fly without sedation because of the added comfort of their owner, and the ability to move around the cabin freely during the flight.

Using A Fuel Stop As A Potty Break When Flying With Pets

Fuel stops are almost always an annoying part of long-haul private jet trips, but when flying with pets you can use them for your pet to relieve themselves. If you are flying with a pet, our team can reach out ahead to airports where you have a scheduled fuel stop on your route. That way, they know you are flying with pets and can help direct you to the proper place for your pet to relive themselves.

Still, it is always good to ensure your pet has an option if they need to go while still in the air. Depending on the operator, that can mean pee pads or portable grass patches, allowing your pet a place to pee that won't rack up a steep cleaning fee. Some owners prefer to keep their pets in their crate during the flight, and in that case a crate liner is often the best option.

What If My Pet Isn't Traveling With Me?

In some cases you need to leave your pet behind when you travel, and Just Landed Jets can be there for you then too. Let our team know where your pet is being taken care of and we can arrange ground transportation to have them meet you at the airport when you land, so you don't have to spend more time apart than you have to.