At a glance
- Typical timeline: 1-2 weeks from start to arrival
- Complexity: Low — plan well ahead
- Quarantine: No quarantine for EU-compliant pets. Documentary check by official veterinarian may occur on arrival, but this is not mandatory for all flights.
As an EU-to-EU move, Denmark to Greece is about as simple as international pet travel gets. Your EU Pet Passport is all you need. No titre test, no import permit, no quarantine.
The main thing to check is that your pet’s EU Pet Passport is current – meaning the microchip is registered, the rabies vaccination is valid, and the passport was issued by an authorised vet in Denmark. If those three things are in order, you and your pet can fly.
Cabin travel is possible for small pets on most airlines serving this route. Book the cabin pet space early. It goes quickly, especially in summer when Greece is at its busiest.
The Journey, Step by Step
What Greece Requires
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be recorded in the EU Pet Passport.
Rabies Vaccination
Required. Must be current and recorded in the EU Pet Passport. Minimum age 12 weeks at first vaccination.
Titre Test
Not required for intra-EU movements. EU Pet Passport is sufficient.
Quarantine
No quarantine for EU-compliant pets. Documentary check by official veterinarian may occur on arrival, but this is not mandatory for all flights.
Import Permit
Not required for intra-EU pet movements.
Health Certificate
EU Pet Passport issued by an authorised vet in Denmark is the required document. No separate health certificate needed.
What to Budget For
- Airline cabin fee (intra-EU cabin pet fees vary by carrier)
- IATA-compliant soft carrier (if cabin travel)
- Veterinary fee for EU Pet Passport update (if vaccinations need renewal)
Before You Leave Denmark
Show export requirements from Denmark
Export permit: Not required. Intra-EU pet movement.
Health certificate: EU Pet Passport is the standard travel document for intra-EU pet movements. Issued by an authorised veterinarian in Denmark. No additional health certificate required for EU-to-EU travel.
Things to Know Before You Book
EU pet travel: what you need to know
Denmark and Greece are both EU member states, and intra-EU pet travel is governed by EU Regulation 576/2013. The rules are deliberately simple: microchip your pet, vaccinate against rabies, get a valid EU Pet Passport from an authorised vet, and travel.
No titre test. No quarantine. No advance import permit.
The EU Pet Passport functions as the single document for all intra-EU pet movements. It records the microchip number, vaccination history, and the issuing vet’s details. Greek authorities may check it on arrival, but this is usually brief.
One caveat: if you are travelling with a dog on certain Greek islands or areas, be aware that Greece has local rules around dogs in some tourist areas and public spaces. These are domestic Greek rules, not import rules, but worth knowing before you arrive.
Getting to Greece with your pet
The Greece route is well-served by low-cost carriers that accept cabin pets. Aegean Airlines and its subsidiary Olympic Air are the natural choices, given their extensive Greek network. SAS also flies Copenhagen routes and accepts small pets in cabin.
Ryanair and easyJet both operate to Greek destinations from Copenhagen and accept small cabin pets – usually up to 8kg with their carrier. The cost is typically lower than legacy carriers, but cabin space is limited and sold on a first-come basis. Book early.
For larger dogs, cargo is the route. Lufthansa via Frankfurt or SAS are solid options. The hold is pressurised and temperature-controlled. The flight from Copenhagen to Athens is around 3 hours direct – a manageable cargo journey for most dogs.
If you are spending the summer in Greece, pay attention to temperature embargoes on cargo. Most carriers restrict cargo pet transport during extreme heat. For summer travel to Greece, cabin (if your pet qualifies by size) or early morning flights when temperatures are cooler are the safer choices.
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