Pet Transport France to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

Slovenia is an EU member state bordering Austria and Italy, which makes the France-to-Ljubljana move part of the EU Pet Travel Scheme. Your dog or cat needs an EU pet passport with …

1-3 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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What's required

MicrochipISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip …

Rabies vaccinationCurrent rabies vaccination required. …

Rabies titre testNot required. France and Slovenia are …

QuarantineNot required for compliant arrivals from …

Import permitNot required for non-commercial …

Health certificateEU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU …

Step by step

The import process, in full

Before other preparations.

Confirm ISO 15-digit microchip

Responsible: French official vet

First vaccination: 21-day wait. Booster: no wait.

EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Veterinaire habilitee in France

4-6 weeks before travel. Confirm live animal policy on all segments.

Book air via Vienna or check seasonal direct CDG-LJU options

Responsible: Owner or agent

CDG-VIE: approximately 2 hours. VIE-LJU: approximately 45 minutes.

Travel day: CDG to LJU via VIE approximately 4 hours total

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

ISO 11784/11785 (15-digit) microchip required, recorded in the EU pet passport.

Rabies vaccination

Current rabies vaccination required. First vaccination: minimum 21 days before entry. Booster within valid period: no wait.

Rabies titre test

Not required. France and Slovenia are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test is needed under the EU Pet Travel Scheme.

Quarantine

Not required for compliant arrivals from other EU member states.

Import permit

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

Health certificate

EU pet passport. Valid throughout the EU including Slovenia.

Export permit

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

Health certificate

EU pet passport issued by a veterinaire habilitee in France. Records microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No separate export health certificate needed for travel within the EU.

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Airlines

Carriers on this route

Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know every carrier policy for this corridor.

Air France CDG to Vienna, then Austrian to Ljubljana

Air France operates CDG to Vienna (VIE), with Austrian Airlines connecting VIE to Ljubljana (LJU). Cabin pets accepted under 8kg. Cargo on both legs within the Lufthansa Group. The CDG-VIE-LJU routing is the most reliable air option.

Cargo and Cabin

Direct seasonal CDG to LJU (where available)

Some carriers operate direct Paris-Ljubljana services, particularly in summer. These are not year-round scheduled services. Check current schedules when booking; a seasonal direct option saves significant time over the Vienna connection.

Cargo and Cabin

Easyjet (limited routes)

easyJet operates select France-Slovenia routes. Cabin pets accepted for small animals. No cargo service. Only suitable for cats and very small dogs.

Cabin Only

Overland route via Geneva to Ljubljana

For owners in southeast France (Lyon, Grenoble, Nice), driving to Ljubljana via Switzerland and Italy is feasible in about 7-9 hours. All countries crossed (France, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia) are either EU or apply comparable pet travel rules with an EU passport. A realistic option for large dogs.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

EU pet passport: EUR 50-100 from French official vet

Cabin pet fee CDG to Ljubljana (two legs via Vienna): EUR 100-250

Cargo for larger dogs: EUR 450-1,200

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Fuel costs for overland drive from southeast France: approximately EUR 80-150

Total for small cabin pet (air): EUR 150-350

Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 650-1,600

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) has limited live animal cargo capacity. For large dogs requiring cargo transport, confirm availability with the airline before booking. The Vienna (VIE) connection is more reliable for cargo movements.

Slovenia applies handling restrictions for certain dog types under its animal welfare legislation, including Rottweiler and Pit Bull-type breeds. These dogs must be muzzled in public. Contact UVHVR at uvhvr.gov.si before travelling with listed breeds.

Switzerland is not an EU member and has its own pet entry rules for transit. If driving through Switzerland, confirm whether your Swiss transit trip requires an EU pet passport equivalent or additional documentation. In practice, the EU passport is widely accepted, but confirm.

Seasonal direct Paris-Ljubljana services operate in summer. Check current schedules before automatically booking via Vienna.

The Vienna hub: the practical way to reach Ljubljana from France

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) is a small airport by European standards. Direct services from Paris CDG are not a daily occurrence, and when they do run it tends to be in summer. For most of the year, the standard routing is CDG to Vienna (VIE) on Air France, then Vienna to Ljubljana on Austrian Airlines.

The CDG-VIE leg is about 2 hours. VIE to LJU is a 45-minute hop. It is a comfortable two-leg journey for most pets, and Austrian Airlines accepts cabin pets under 8kg on both legs. The Lufthansa Group handles both carriers, which makes interline booking smooth.

For cargo pets, the VIE connection is generally the preferred option. LJU’s cargo handling for live animals is limited in scale. Vienna is a much larger hub with established live animal procedures.

Is driving from France to Slovenia realistic?

For owners in southeast France, the overland option is worth a genuine look. Lyon to Ljubljana is about 7.5 hours via Geneva, through the Mont Blanc tunnel or over the Gotthard, and then south through Italy or across via Villach. The route crosses France, Switzerland, and Italy before entering Slovenia.

Switzerland is not in the EU, but it accepts EU pet passports for pet entry. No additional documentation is typically required for transit or short stays. Italian border entry is standard EU. Slovenia has open Schengen borders.

For a large dog that is not well suited to air travel, particularly one restricted from hold transport due to breed, size, or brachycephalic concerns, the drive is often a less stressful choice. Plan fuel stops and allow the pet to stretch regularly.

FAQ

Common questions

No. France and Slovenia are both EU member states. No quarantine is required for intra-EU pet movements. A valid EU pet passport with ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Direct flights exist but are seasonal, mainly in summer, and not from all Paris airports. The year-round reliable option is Air France CDG to Vienna (VIE), then Austrian Airlines VIE to Ljubljana (LJU). Check current schedules for direct options when booking.

Switzerland accepts EU pet passports for entry and transit. Your pet needs a valid EU passport with ISO microchip and current rabies vaccination, the same requirements as for EU entry. Swiss border controls are typically straightforward for EU pets. Confirm current requirements at the time of travel.

Slovenia classifies certain dogs as potentially dangerous under the Animals Act. Rottweilers, Pit Bull-type breeds, and similar types must be muzzled and on a lead in public places. This applies after arrival. Contact UVHVR (uvhvr.gov.si) for the current list before travelling with these breeds.

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