Pet Cargo Process Guide

Pet cargo is designed for pets travelling without their owner or for shipments that must be transported through an airline's cargo terminal. Procedures vary depending on the airline and destination.

International Pet Cargo – Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Import Cargo

If your pet arrives in Thailand as international air cargo, all required import documents must be completed before the pet can be released.

Owners may choose:

• Self Customs Clearance – typically 4–8 hours

• Customs Clearance Agent – faster processing (where available)

Processing time depends on customs procedures, government inspections, airline handling, and arrival schedules.

Export Cargo

For international exports, cargo procedures depend on the airline.

Some airlines allow owners or shippers to book cargo directly, while others require shipments to be arranged through an approved cargo agent.

Bangkok Pet Taxi can assist with export documentation and coordinate the cargo process according to the airline's requirements.

Domestic Air Cargo

Bangkok Airways Cargo

Bangkok Airways also offers domestic pet cargo services.

A popular route is:

• Bangkok (BKK) → Koh Samui (USM)

Domestic cargo requires the standard airline documents and follows Bangkok Airways' cargo procedures.

Nok Air Cargo

For Nok Air Cargo, pets are checked in at the Nok Air Cargo Office, located near the passenger terminal at Don Mueang Airport (DMK).

The process is generally straightforward with basic domestic documentation.

Pets that fit comfortably in an S-size travel crate are usually the easiest to process for domestic cargo services, subject to the airline's current policies and acceptance requirements.

Bangkok Pet Taxi Can Assist With

• Cargo terminal pickup and drop-off

• Export documentation

• Import assistance

• Customs clearance coordination

• Airport transportation

• Pet delivery after cargo release

Our team can help you choose the most suitable cargo option based on your airline, destination, and your pet's travel requirements.