Domestic Flights

Azzabern Animal Transport offers personalised interstate pet transport services tailored to your needs. We provide a variety of options, including door-to-door, airport-to-airport, and custom packages, ensuring your pet’s journey is smooth and stress-free.

Trust our experienced team to care for your pet like family. Our travel consultants are knowledgeable and passionate about animals, offering expert advice and helpful tips to make your pet’s transition easy. We also provide airline-approved travel crates for their comfort.

Our services include:

• Flights
• Pick-ups and deliveries
• Boarding arrangements

Contact us today to discuss your pet’s specific needs. We’re dedicated to providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for both you and your furry friend.

We have airport pet taxis that can take you beloved pet to and from the airport for their flight. The pet taxi service is convenient for the early morning flights that your pet need to make. You can also utilise our interstate pet transport for a cost effective way to make a flight. We can take multiply pups/dogs for various flights. Our taxi service currently services the following airports:

• Brisbane (North to Gympie, South to Tweed, West to Toowoomba)

• Gold Coast

• Melbourne

• *Adelaide

• *Sydney

1. There are special requirements for young kittens or puppies;
   1. If your puppy or kitten is less than 8 weeks old then we will not be able to accept it for travel.
   2. If your puppy or kitten is between 8 – 12 weeks old, you will require a veterinary certificate stating your pet is healthy enough to travel Virgin only. Qantas must be 12 weeks old.
2. There are special requirements for older dogs & cats;
   1. If your dog or cat is older than 12 years, you will require a vet certificate stating your dog is healthy enough to travel.
3. Can multiple pets travel in the same crate?
   1. Pets may travel in the same crate provided they are from the same species, are
      similar in size and weight and are used to cohabitation. Each pet must not weigh more than 14kg.
4. Are all breeds of dogs and cats accepted?
   1. Breeds classified as Dangerous Animals by the Australian Government and
      deemed prohibited to import are not accepted under any circumstances. These
      breeds are: Pit Bull Terrier; American Pit Bull; Dogo Argentian; Japanese Tosa;
      Brazilian Fila; Brazilian Mastiff; and Presa Canario.
5. Are any breeds subject to special conditions?
   1. American Staffordshire Terriers will only be accepted in a CR-82 reinforced cage or an airline-approved guard dog cage. The CR-82 type cage is specially reinforced to prevent the dog from breaking out, and therefore reduce incidents relating to aircraft damage or injury to the dog itself.
   2. Brachycephalic breeds see section on these breeds

We have variety of pet airline container sizes available for purchase and hire. All pet airline containers are IPATA approved.

When booking you pets airline container to ensure the correct size is booked, we need not only your pets weight but also height from the floor to top of head (ears if ears are higher) also from nose to bottom. If the container is too small your pet will be refused travel.

• The animal must be able to stand with their head up unrestricted by the container; and
• Your pet must be able to turn around freely within the container.
• No wire containers.

Additionally, the container must:

• Have adequate ventilation;
• Have a water bowl/receptacle affixed to the container;
• Have escape proof hinges and latches and be adequately locked;
• Be in good repair and strong enough to withstand damage and ensure the pet cannot escape;
• Be made of wood or a polypropylene material;
  Be lined with absorbent material and designed so that no water or excreta can escape;
• Not exceed a total weight of 65kgs when pet is included inside;
• Not have any wheels attached;
• Not be designed to collapse; and
• Two-part rigid plastic containers must have the top and bottom (or side) parts secured by screws or nuts and bolts (not plastic clips).

Generally, only one pet may travel per container, however, up to three pets can travel per container if they meet all the following criteria:

• All from the same litter;
• Under six months old; and
• Under 14 kgs each.

A maximum of two adult pets of comparable size up to 14kg each, that are compatible for travel, may be shipped in the same container. Pets over 14 kg must travel individually.

Avoid adverse temperatures that may pose a risk to your pet, please avoid booking travel for them during peak temperature periods, such as in the middle of the day.

We strongly recommend that if the temperature is forecast for significant heat and humid and/or it is a multi-sector journey, guests should consider changing their flight to an early morning or late afternoon/evening departure time to ensure your pet’s comfort.

Sedation is NOT recommended for pet air travel unless specifically recommended by your vet. If you wish to sedate your pet for travel, contact your vet for expert advice. A vet certificate will be required for pets sedated for travel. Azzabern Animal Transport Pty Ltd and the airlines do not take responsibility for any consequences as a result of sedation.