How can I travel to Phu Quoc with a small dog in the aircraft cabin?

Another cabin-pet option is Aeroflot: a recent flyer took a small dog (in a carrier, kept inside per crew request) to Nha Trang on a 10-hour flight; the dog was given calming pills and tolerated it well.

Flying Aeroflot Moscow–Ho Chi Minh City and then continuing by car and ferry to Phu Quoc caused no issues: dog food can be ordered via Shopee, vet clinics are available locally, and walks are best in the morning and evening when it's cooler.

For a small dog that cannot travel as checked baggage, consider Vietnam Airlines: travelers identify it as a local airline that permits pets in the cabin. Request and reserve the pet space well in advance, as it may be full months before departure.

If no in-cabin pet space is available on a Phu Quoc flight, travelers mention going overland from Ho Chi Minh City and then taking the island crossing. It is possible, but reported to be a difficult journey with a pet.

For a very small dog, roughly Spitz-sized, one reported option is a carrier or seating the pet beside the owner with an additional seat, where the transport provider permits it. Confirm the provider’s rules before paying for tickets.