Traveling with Your Canine Companion or Pet?
We’re delighted to welcome your furry friend to Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA)! To ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all travelers, please follow these guidelines:
Airline Regulations
Remember that regulations and procedures for the transportation of pets - in the passenger cabin, in the aircraft hold or as freight vary amongst airlines and destinations. For further information it is recommended that you check with your airline directly.
Airport Guidelines
- Entry Restrictions: Animals are not permitted inside the terminal unless they are service animals assisting individuals with disabilities or are in approved pet carriers.
- Control Requirements: Service animals must remain on a leash or in a carrier and under the owner’s control at all times.
- No Tethering: Animals must not be tied to trees, posts, shrubs, or any other structures around the airport.
- Relief Area: A designated pet relief area is located in the garden section of the old public car park on the eastern side of the airport (next to the Air Terminal Building).
- Clean-Up Responsibility: Owners/caregivers must clean up any waste produced by their animals.
- Security Compliance: All travelers must adhere to airport security rules and regulations.
- Airline Regulations: Contact your airline for specific requirements regarding pet or service animal transportation before booking your flight.
Legal Notice
Grenada Statutory Rules and Orders No. 7 of 1987
- Section 12 – Animals: Bringing an unrestrained animal into the airport is an offense punishable by a fine up to $100 or imprisonment up to three months.
- Section 22 – Prohibited Acts (r): Leaving litter outside designated receptacles is an offense punishable by a fine up to $250 or imprisonment up to three months, or both.
Additional Travel Tips
- Verify Regulations: Review requirements for your destination country. Importation of Dogs and Cats into Grenada
- Check Airline Policies: Different airlines have varying rules for pet carriers, documentation, and fees. Confirm required veterinary papers, kennel sizes, and restrictions before travel.
- Arrange vaccinations and travel documents well in advance.
- Acclimate your pet to its carrier several days before travel.
- Label the carrier with your pet’s name and feeding instructions.
- Stay Calm and Prepared: Carry essentials like a leash, water bowl, and treats. Airports can be overwhelming for pets, so preparation is key.
- Inside Terminal: With the exception of service animals, pets must be kenneled and ready for travel.
- Outside Public Areas: Pets must be leashed or in carriers. Please clean up after them and bring your own supplies.