Pet Transport Denmark to Estonia: 2026 Guide

The journey from Denmark to Estonia for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. This is one of the more straightforward routes, and roughly 1-3 weeks is …

1-3 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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Lead time needed

1-3 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

3 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Denmark to Estonia typically takes around 1-3 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.

Regulations checked June 2026

Prepared and reviewed by Pet Transport Global Editorial Team

Step by step

The import process, in full

Check now. This sequence error is the most common issue on intra-EU moves.

Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip pre-dates the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport

Responsible: Danish official vet

Check the passport. Primary vaccination requires a 21-day wait. Booster within valid period: no wait.

Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Danish official vet

Any time. Your official vet issues it.

Obtain or update EU pet passport

Responsible: Danish official vet

4-6 weeks before travel.

Book Copenhagen to Tallinn flight and confirm pet reservation

Responsible: Owner

Travel day.

Travel to Tallinn with EU pet passport

Responsible: Owner

Checklist

What your pet needs

Every item below must be completed and verified before your pet can travel. Expand each category for the detail.

Microchip

Required. ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit). Must be implanted before the rabies vaccination entry in the EU pet passport.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Current. Primary vaccination: 21-day wait before travel. Booster within valid period: no additional wait. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Rabies titre test

Not required. Denmark is an EU member state with a low rabies risk classification.

Quarantine

No quarantine. Estonia accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals.

Import permit

Not required for non-commercial companion animal movements within the EU.

Health certificate

EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Estonia.

Export permit

No export permit required for companion animals moving between EU member states.

Health certificate

EU pet passport. Denmark and Estonia are both EU member states. Your Danish official vet issues the passport. No Fødevarestyrelsen endorsement needed for EU destinations.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. Confirm the operating carrier's current policy for every flight segment.

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)

SAS serves Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) to Tallinn (TLL) with direct or connecting services. SAS Cargo handles live animals. Cabin pets accepted on eligible routes within size and weight limits. Book cargo early for large dogs on this sector.

Cargo and Cabin

airBaltic

airBaltic connects CPH to Tallinn via Riga (RIX), its home hub. The RIX-TLL hop is short. airBaltic Cargo handles live animals at RIX. A strong option for cargo pets, particularly larger dogs.

Cargo and Cabin

Ryanair

Ryanair operates Copenhagen to Tallinn on certain schedules. Cabin pets only under their standard weight and carrier limits. No cargo option. Suitable for small pets meeting the restrictions.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport issue or update: approximately EUR 50-100

Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 40-80

Cabin pet fee Copenhagen to Tallinn: approximately EUR 40-90

Cargo fee for large dogs: EUR 250-700

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Total, small cabin pet: EUR 130-270

Total, large dog in cargo: EUR 450-1,050

Critical points

Denmark bans 13 dog breeds under the Lov om hunde (Dog Act). These breeds include Pitbull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Tosa Inu, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, and others. If you own one of these breeds and have been keeping it legally in Denmark prior to the ban, check current rules before travel. Estonia has separate breed legislation for the destination.

The microchip must be implanted and recorded before the rabies vaccination. A reversed sequence in the passport invalidates the vaccination record for EU travel.

Estonia does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from EU member states including Denmark.

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is a major hub with good cargo infrastructure. Book cargo well in advance to secure hold space on the Tallinn sector.

The rules for bringing a pet into Estonia

Estonia has a modest set of rules compared with stricter destinations. Get the essentials in place and confirm the finer points below.

How to keep this move on track

Keep every original document together and take copies. Border officials want originals, and a missing signature or date can hold up clearance.

Work backwards from your travel date and add a buffer. Fixed waiting periods mean a single slipped appointment can push the whole move back by weeks.

Check the airline’s crate size and labelling rules early. An undersized or wrongly labelled crate is a frequent reason pets are refused at check-in.

Ask about temperature embargoes for your travel window. Summer and winter cargo restrictions can rule out certain routes and dates entirely.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Estonia does not require tapeworm treatment for dogs from EU member states. The Echinococcus treatment is required for dogs entering certain countries (including Finland, Ireland, Norway, Malta). Denmark to Estonia does not trigger this requirement.

Fødevarestyrelsen is the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration. It oversees official vet authorisation in Denmark. For a standard intra-EU pet move, you don’t need to contact Fødevarestyrelsen directly. Your official vet handles the EU pet passport under their authorisation.

Direct SAS services take around 2 hours. Via airBaltic through Riga, the total journey including the connection runs approximately 3 to 4 hours. Cargo handling adds time at both ends, so plan for a full transit day.

In Denmark, EU pet passports can only be issued by veterinarians authorised under Fødevarestyrelsen. If your vet issued the passport, they hold this authorisation. If you have any doubt, check with Fødevarestyrelsen or ask your vet to confirm their authorisation status.

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Pet Transport Denmark to Estonia: 2026 Guide

The import process, in full

What your pet needs

Carriers on this route

What this route typically costs

Critical points

The rules for bringing a pet into Estonia

How to keep this move on track

Common questions

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