Lead time needed
2-4 weeks
Quarantine
None
Route complexity
Low
Airlines
6 carriers on this route
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Pet Transport from Slovenia to the United Kingdom

A move from Slovenia to United Kingdom with a dog or cat is mostly about preparing the documents in the right order. Preparation is relatively light here, so plan on about 2-4 weeks to be comfortable. There is no routine quarantine, provided the paperwork is …

In short: Preparing to move a pet from Slovenia to United Kingdom typically takes around 2-4 weeks. There is no routine quarantine on arrival for compliant pets. A rabies titre test is not required.
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Step by step

The Slovenia to United Kingdom import process

Every step must be completed in sequence. A single missed deadline can add months to your timeline. We own the entire process.

1
Check records. If vaccination has lapsed, allow time for a booster.
Confirm microchip and rabies vaccination are current

Responsible: Your vet in Slovenia

2
AHC valid 10 days. Get AHC if passport was issued on or after January 2021.
Obtain EU AHC or confirm EU pet passport validity

Responsible: Official Slovenian veterinarian

3
Praziquantel, 24-120 hours before UK arrival.
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only)

Responsible: Your vet in Slovenia

4
Austrian Airlines via Vienna is the most direct option from Ljubljana.
Book flights

Responsible: You

5
Present AHC or EU pet passport at UK border.
Travel to UK

Responsible: You

Requirements

What your pet needs to enter United Kingdom

Every item must be verified before your pet can board. We track each one against current standards.

Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785).
Rabies vaccination
Required and current. No titre test required from Slovenia.
Rabies titre test
Not required. Slovenia is a listed Part 1 country for UK pet travel.
Quarantine
No quarantine if documentation is in order.
Health certificate
EU Animal Health Certificate (valid 10 days) or valid EU pet passport.
Export permit
No export permit required from Slovenia. An EU Animal Health Certificate from an …
Costs

What this route typically costs

EU Animal Health Certificate from official Slovenian vet …
Airline cabin fee or cargo fee Ljubljana to London
Tapeworm treatment fee (dogs)
IATA-compliant crate if travelling as cargo

Critical points

EU pet passports issued on or after 1 January 2021 are not valid for UK entry. Get an AHC if yours falls into this category.

Tapeworm treatment is required for dogs even from listed EU countries. Exact timing: 24-120 hours before UK arrival.

Ljubljana airport (LJU) has limited direct connections to the UK. Vienna (VIE) is the most practical hub.

Verify current UK APHA requirements before travel.

Airlines

Approved carriers for this route

Not all airlines accept live animals. We book only with carriers that handle live animal cargo correctly.

Austrian Airlines
Via Vienna (VIE). Ljubljana (LJU) to Vienna then Vienna to London Heathrow. Austrian …
Cabin and Cargo
Lufthansa
Via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC). Ljubljana to Frankfurt/Munich then to London. Cabin …
Cabin and Cargo
easyJet
easyJet does not accept pets (except registered assistance animals) on any route. Not a …
Cabin Only Small
Ryanair
Ryanair does not accept pets on most routes. Not a viable option for pet transport from …
Cabin Only Limited
Air France
Via Paris CDG. Ljubljana to Paris then Paris to London. Air France allows small cabin …
Cabin and Cargo
KLM
Via Amsterdam (AMS). Ljubljana to Amsterdam then Amsterdam to London. KLM allows small …
Cabin and Cargo

United Kingdom entry requirements at a glance

The requirements for United Kingdom are light, but not zero. A little planning goes a long way on a route like this.

Getting the details right

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.

Microchip before you vaccinate. The microchip must be in place before the rabies shot for the vaccination to count, and getting this order wrong is the most common and costly mistake.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Slovenia is a listed Part 1 country for UK pet travel. No titre test is required. You need a current rabies vaccination, ISO microchip, and an EU Animal Health Certificate (or valid EU pet passport issued before January 2021), plus tapeworm treatment for dogs.
There are currently no scheduled direct flights from Ljubljana (LJU) to UK airports. The most practical routing goes via Vienna with Austrian Airlines, or via Frankfurt or Munich with Lufthansa. Both hubs are reachable from Slovenia easily and have multiple daily connections to London.
No. EU pet passports issued on or after 1 January 2021 are not valid for UK entry. You need an EU Animal Health Certificate from an official Slovenian vet. The AHC is valid for 10 days and covers a single trip.
Yes, and for many Slovenian owners this is the most practical option. Ljubljana to Vienna is about 2 hours by road, Ljubljana to Munich is about 3.5 hours. Both Vienna and Munich airports have well-established pet cargo and cabin pet facilities. A direct road journey may also be less stressful for your pet than a connecting domestic flight.
Yes. Dogs must receive a Praziquantel tapeworm treatment from a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arriving in the UK. This is recorded in the AHC or EU pet passport. Cats do not require tapeworm treatment for UK entry.
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  • Lufthansa
  • easyJet
  • Ryanair
  • Air France
  • KLM
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Lead time2-4 weeks
QuarantineNone
ComplexityLow
Airlines6
ServiceDoor to door
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