Can I take my dog to Spain by plane?

To introduce a dog, cat or ferret into Spain, the pet must: - Be identified with a microchip, or tattoo (if it was done before 03/July/2011 and provided that it remains legible). - Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel and included in the passport. - Have a European pet passport .



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For our clients' flights, we often use British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and United. These airlines keep pets in temperature controlled vehicles and have staff trained to handle pets.

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To introduce a dog, cat or ferret into Spain, the pet must: - Be identified with a microchip, or tattoo (if it was done before 03/July/2011 and provided that it remains legible). - Be vaccinated against rabies with a valid vaccine at the time of travel and included in the passport. - Have a European pet passport .

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(Have your veterinarian scan your pet's microchip prior to the titer test.) Samples must be processed at approved laboratories. Assuming test results are within acceptable limits, your pet can enter Spain no sooner than 3 calendar months after the date the blood was drawn and avoid quarantine.

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In addition to the standard requirements (microchip, anti-rabies vaccination, anti-Echinococcus treatment where necessary, EU health certificate), your pet must have a rabies antibody test 30 days after their rabies vaccination and not less than 3 months before travelling to the EU.

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There are three ways you can ship your pet via the airlines:
  1. Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
  2. You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
  3. You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.


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Most airlines require that the carrier with the pet inside weighs no more than 8kg (about 17.6lbs). Alitalia is the only airline to allow slightly heavier pets in cabin on flights between the US and Europe with a maximum weight of 10kg (about 22lbs).

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Tui Fly In-Cabin Pet Policy Tui Fly permits small dogs up to 6kg (including carrier weight) to travel in the cabin.

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Animals are recognised as sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions and pain. Starting from September, a free responsible pet ownership course will be required to meet your pet's needs. All pets must be registered to ensure they receive proper care and prevent abandonment.

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We do not carry animals on board any Ryanair flights, except guide/assistance dogs on certain routes. For more info on guide/assistance dogs, please click here.

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We do not carry animals on board any Ryanair flights, except guide/assistance dogs on certain routes. For more info on guide/assistance dogs, please click here.

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Generally, airlines charge a pet fee of $100 to $200 each way, but prices will vary depending on where you're traveling and your airline. Check the airline's pet policy before purchasing a ticket to make sure your pet meets the airline's breed and size requirements.

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Many airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin as a carry-on, so long as they stay inside a carrier that's small enough to fit under the seat in front of you for the duration of the flight. Southwest, Alaska, United, American, Delta, Hawaiian, Spirit, and Frontier are some of the airlines that allow pets as carry-ons.

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Yes. Pet carriers are considered either a personal item or a carryon item. You may board the aircraft with either a pet carrier and a personal item or a pet carrier and a regular size carryon bag.

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Usually dogs are only allowed to fly in the cabin—known as carry-on pets—if they can comfortably fit in a carrier that you can stow under the seat in front of you. A small number of airlines, including JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, and Etihad Airways, allow passengers flying with dogs to buy an extra seat for their pet.

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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.

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SPAIN'S new animal welfare law comes into effect in September, meaning that all dog owners will have to make sure their pets have third party liability insurance, cats will have to be sterilised and there will be a ban on keeping pets permanently on balconies and terraces.

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Pets are placed in “hold 5”, at the rear of the plane. It is part of the cargo area underneath the cabin, but it is separated and it is heated. It is kept at the same temperature and pressure as the cabin, since the captain is notified of animals on board, and will make sure of this.

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