Flying with Pets

You may fly with your pet if you follow your airline’s guidelines for weight and size of your pet and the travel case. You will also need to register your pet in advance for travel on the same flight as yours.

Contact Air Canada at 1-800-247-2262 and WestJet at 1-888-937-8538.

 

For the comfort of your pets, Nanaimo Airport has two designated pet relief areas located outside at the south end of the terminal in the grassy area, and past security screening. 

Purr-fect Pet Gallery

The only thing we love more than seeing your furry, fluffy, and feathered friends, is sharing them for everyone else to see too! If you’re interested in seeing more of this type of content, follow us on our socials where we share pictures of all the sweeties that travel through our airport.

Golden French Bulldog licking the face of a small white cat with blue eyes
white service dog wearing a blue vest. The man is wearing a green jacket over a T-shirt that has a picture of a dog similar to the one he is with.
Germen Sheppard puppy looking towards the camera as it plays with a candy cane plush toy.
A speckled grey and black French Bulldog being help.
Black and white picture of a small black Chihuahua being held.
Small brown and tan dog being held.
A cat with a blue harness sits on a chair, looking alert with wide eyes.
An elderly person wearing a light-colored blazer sits on a chair holding a small white dog wearing a pink harness.
A small, curly-haired brown dog is being held by a person wearing a gray and white shirt. The dog appears relaxed and content. In the background, there is a colorful mural depicting outdoor activities, including a person in a kayak. Another person in a white sleeveless top and dark pants is partially visible.
Two small dogs, one is wearing a red Christmas dress and the other is wearing a green Christmas dress.
A small black French Bulldog with a pink collar is sitting on a tiled floor, looking up attentively. The dog is on a leash held by a person wearing black sneakers and black leggings. In the background, there is a black bag on the floor and a metal post.
Two small dogs standing on the ground
A small black and white dog being held by a women.