Pet Transport Denmark to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

The journey from Denmark to Slovenia for a pet is straightforward to plan once the key dates are mapped out. Give yourself roughly 2-4 weeks, though this route carries fewer …

2-4 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

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Lead time needed

2-4 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 Slovenia typically takes around 2-4 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

Before booking. Microchip-vaccination sequence is the most common error.

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

Responsible: Danish official vet

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

Confirm rabies vaccination is current

Responsible: Danish official vet

Any time before travel.

Obtain or update EU pet passport

Responsible: Danish official vet

6-8 weeks before travel. Ljubljana has limited cargo capacity; early booking is important.

Plan routing from Copenhagen to Ljubljana via Vienna or Frankfurt

Responsible: Owner or transport agent

Allow extra connection time at the hub for cargo transfers.

Travel to Ljubljana via connecting hub, carrying 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 and recorded before the rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

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

Rabies titre test

Not required. Denmark is a low-risk EU member state.

Quarantine

No quarantine. Slovenia accepts compliant EU pet passport arrivals.

Import permit

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

Health certificate

EU pet passport, issued by your Danish official vet.

Export permit

No export permit required between EU member states.

Health certificate

EU pet passport issued by a Danish official vet. Denmark and Slovenia are both EU member states.

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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.

Austrian Airlines via Vienna

Austrian Airlines connects Copenhagen (CPH) to Vienna (VIE) with onward connections to Ljubljana (LJU). Austrian Airlines handles live animal cargo through its VIE hub. Vienna to Ljubljana takes under an hour. A practical route for cargo pets from Denmark to Slovenia.

Cargo and Cabin

Lufthansa via Frankfurt

Lufthansa connects CPH to Frankfurt (FRA) with onward service to Ljubljana. Frankfurt Animal Lounge is a well-equipped cargo hub. An alternative to the Vienna routing.

Cargo and Cabin

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)

SAS provides the Copenhagen to hub connection (Frankfurt, Vienna, Amsterdam) with onward connections to Ljubljana. SAS Cargo handles the initial leg; coordination with onward carrier is required for the Ljubljana segment.

Cargo and Cabin

Costs

What this route typically costs

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

Rabies vaccination update if needed: EUR 40-80

Airline cargo fees CPH to Ljubljana via connection: EUR 400-1,100

Cabin pet fees (two legs): approximately EUR 80-180

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Total, small cabin pet: EUR 170-360

Total, large dog in cargo: EUR 600-1,400

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is a small airport. Direct cargo from Copenhagen to Ljubljana is not available on scheduled services. Route via Vienna (VIE) or Frankfurt (FRA) and coordinate cargo through the hub carrier.

If you are driving from Vienna to Ljubljana, the trip takes around 2 to 3.5 hours. Some owners prefer this to a second cargo leg for their pet.

The microchip must pre-date the rabies vaccination in the EU pet passport record. Check this before booking.

No tapeworm treatment is needed for dogs arriving in Slovenia from Denmark.

Slovenia import rules, explained

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

Practical tips for this move

Get your pet used to the travel crate weeks in advance. A calm, crate-familiar animal travels far better than one meeting the crate for the first time at the airport.

Confirm live animal acceptance on every flight segment before booking. Not all aircraft or connections take pets, and cargo terms can differ leg to leg.

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.

FAQ

Common questions

Seasonal direct passenger flights between CPH and LJU exist on budget carriers at certain times of year, but these are cabin-only and not suitable for larger pets. For cargo, you’ll need to route via Vienna or Frankfurt.

Yes, and many owners do exactly this. Fly your pet to Vienna in cargo or cabin, collect them from Schwechat, and drive to Ljubljana in approximately 2 to 3.5 hours. This eliminates the second cargo leg and reduces handling steps for your pet.

No. For a non-commercial companion animal arriving from Denmark, Slovenia requires only the EU pet passport. UVHVVR does not require additional export certificates, health declarations, or import permits for intra-EU arrivals.

EU pet passports in Denmark can only be issued by vets authorised by Fødevarestyrelsen. Most Danish veterinary practices hold this authorisation. If in doubt, contact Fødevarestyrelsen at fvst.dk for a list of authorised practices in your area.

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Pet Transport Denmark to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

The import process, in full

What your pet needs

Carriers on this route

What this route typically costs

Critical points

Slovenia import rules, explained

Practical tips for this move

Common questions

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