Animal transport
Do you want to bring an animal with you ? Whether it's a cat, a dog, roosters and hens, or even live fish, you will find useful information here to help you prepare for their transport on our flights.
Prerequisites
Interisland transport conditions for animals are subject to the regulations of the Biosafety Directorate.
To travel with Air Moana, animals must be in good health, fit for travel, and free of parasites. The animal's health and veterinary formalities must be up to date on the day of departure. If there is any doubt about the animal's health, a veterinary health certificate may be required, and the animal may be refused boarding.
Animals must be at least one month old, and their transport must be notified at the time of booking by calling (+689) 40 48 40 00 or emailing [email protected].
Special cases for dogs and cats: Animals over 4 months old must be tattooed or carry a microchip*.
Special cases for freshwater fish: They must be placed in an internal container (a durable plastic bag designed to hold water for extended periods) which is placed in an external container (water-resistant fiberboard, insulating plastic or wood, or polystyrene). To prevent any water leakage, it is advisable to place the bag inside another identical bag.
Please note, minors are not allowed to transport an animal with them on our flights.
*For islands without a veterinarian, an exception may be granted on a case-by-case basis
Transport in the cabin
Transport conditions
On our flights, we only accept the following animals in the cabin : dogs, cats, and freshwater fish.
During the flight, the animal must be placed in a container suitable and approved for air transport (e.g., IATA-approved pet carrier or bag) and must remain inside at all times.
The animal's container must :
- Be sufficiently ventilated and allow the animal to stand up and turn around,
- Be equipped with a material that can absorb liquids,
- Be lockable,
- Fit under the seat in front of you,
- Maximum allowed dimensions: 55 x 35 x 25 cm,
- Maximum allowed weight: 8 kg (animal and container included).
Each passenger may travel with only one animal in the cabin. Other animals, if necessary, can be placed in the hold.
Please note that in case of disturbance, the animal may be placed in the hold at the captain's discretion or removed from the flight.
Rates
2,000 XPF including tax per segment for all destinations.
Payment can be made at the time of booking or at the check-in counter.
Transport in the hold
Transport Conditions
Animals weighing more than 8 kg (including the container) must be placed in the hold. During the flight, the animal must be placed in a container suitable and approved for air transport (e.g., IATA-approved pet carrier or bag) and must remain inside at all times.
The animal's container must :
- Be sufficiently ventilated and allow the animal to stand up and turn around,
- Be equipped with a material that can absorb liquids,
- Be lockable,
- Maximum height: 150 cm,
- Maximum allowed weight: 32 kg (animal and container included).
Please note that a tolerance is granted for the transport of 2 small animals (such as a Bichon or cat) in the same container, provided they are calm, of the same species, and able to move, stand up, and turn around. In the case of roosters, transport in a single cage is possible only if a partition separates them.
Rates
From or to Raiatea, Bora Bora : 3,900 XPF per segment
From or to Rangiroa : 4,900 XPF per segment
From or to Nuku Hiva, Hiva Oa : 5,900 XPF per segment
Payment can be made at the time of booking or at the check-in counter.
Prohibited Animals and Special Conditions
For safety reasons, certain animals are prohibited from air transport, including :
- Dogs of the 1st and 2nd categories as defined by the Directorate of Regulation (examples: Rottweilers, Pitbulls, snub-nosed animals, dogs weighing more than 40 kg, etc.),
- Small rodents (hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.),
- Animals showing signs of aggression, infected animals, or venomous animals, except bees,
- Animals with a strong odor (examples: ducks, goats, pigs, etc.),
- Invasive and harmful animals (examples: rats, mice, certain birds, etc.),
- Animals protected by the Washington Convention (protected and endangered species),
- Pregnant females (unless with a veterinary certificate) or those that have given birth within 48 hours prior to departure,
- Nursing or newly weaned animals.
To protect islands whose ecosystems are still free of certain diseases or parasites, an embarkation authorization must be issued by the agents of the zoosanitary unit. This concerns, among others :
- Birds from the family Anatidae (ducks, geese), Columbidae (pigeons, doves), and Psittacidae (parakeets, lovebirds, lorikeets, etc.) departing from Tahiti,
- Bees, honey, royal jelly, propolis, pollen collected by bees, beeswax, used beekeeping equipment, departing from islands infected by American foulbrood.
For more information, you can contact the Biosafety Directorate.
Website: www.service-public.pf
Phone: (+689) 40 540 100
Email: [email protected]
Additional information
We recommend consulting a veterinarian before the flight to get appropriate advice and best prepare for your pet's journey.
Please remember that during the flight, your pet must remain in its container and that it remains under your responsibility.
