How to fly to Nha Trang with a pet dog while avoiding a China transit?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Certified pet relocation vets strongly advise against routing through China when flying with a dog — it can turn into a full-day journey with multiple layovers and extra paperwork. Choose an alternative route even if it costs a bit more.
What the community said
Every certified vet center that helped prepare pet travel documents strongly advised against routing through China, calling it an unnecessary hassle — better to pick a different route.
4 days ago
A traveler with a dog agreed the China route is genuinely difficult, especially with a pet on board — better to focus on the destinations that matter most and fly a different way.
4 days ago
One traveler's experience: flying via China takes almost a full day due to the large number of layovers.
4 days ago