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New Chitose Airport Pet Guide | Cargo Hold, Fees, Brachycephalic Restrictions & Nearby Pet Hotels

Complete guide for traveling with pets through New Chitose Airport: cargo hold rules, fees, brachycephalic breed restrictions by airline (ANA, JAL, AirDo, Skymark), and nearby pet hotels.

If you are traveling with a dog or cat, you may be wondering: "How do I check my pet in at New Chitose Airport (新千歳空港)?" **Cargo hold rules, fees, and brachycephalic breed restrictions vary significantly by airline.** This guide compares the policies of ANA, JAL, AirDo, and Skymark side by side, and also covers nearby pet hotels. For the safety of your four-legged family member, please verify the latest information directly with your airline before you travel.

Cargo Hold Basics: Pets Are Not Permitted in the Cabin

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First and foremost: **ANA, JAL, AirDo, and Skymark all prohibit pets in the passenger cabin.** Pets must be checked as baggage and transported in the cargo hold. In-cabin companionship is not permitted on any of these airlines.

The cargo hold is pressure-controlled and equipped for live animal transport. That said, temperatures in the hold can fluctuate more than in the cabin, particularly due to outside air temperature. **The summer heat poses a heatstroke risk for certain breeds, which is why each airline imposes seasonal (or year-round) restrictions on brachycephalic breeds** — covered in detail below.

The general procedure is consistent across carriers: you must notify the airline and make a reservation in advance, then complete the check-in process at the airport counter on the day of travel. Cut-off times differ by airline, so plan to arrive at the airport with plenty of extra time.