Pet Transport Spain to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

Slovenia is in the EU and borders Austria and Italy, making it accessible from Spain by air via Vienna. Your dog or cat needs an EU pet passport with a valid ISO microchip and …

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. Spain 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: Spanish official vet

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

EU pet passport with current rabies vaccination

Responsible: Official vet in Spain

4-6 weeks before. Vienna connection is year-round.

Book Iberia MAD-VIE then Austrian VIE-LJU, or check seasonal direct options

Responsible: Owner or agent

MAD-VIE: approximately 3 hours. VIE-LJU: 45 minutes.

Travel day: Madrid to Ljubljana approximately 5-7 hours total via Vienna

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. Spain and Slovenia are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test needed.

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 an official veterinarian in Spain. Records microchip number, rabies vaccination history, and owner details. No additional export health certificate needed for intra-EU travel.

We handle the regulations for every animal, every country, every airline, so nothing on your Spain to Slovenia move gets missed.

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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.

Iberia Madrid to Vienna, then Austrian to Ljubljana

Iberia operates Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Vienna (VIE), with Austrian Airlines connecting VIE to Ljubljana (LJU). Cabin pets and cargo available within the Lufthansa Group-IAG partnership. The standard year-round air option.

Cargo and Cabin

Vueling seasonal direct MAD to LJU (if available)

Vueling has operated seasonal Madrid-Ljubljana routes in summer. Check current schedules. A direct service saves the Vienna connection and reduces total journey time significantly.

Cabin Only

Lufthansa via Frankfurt

Iberia from MAD to Frankfurt (FRA) with Lufthansa connections to Ljubljana via Vienna. Frankfurt Animal Lounge handles live animal cargo. Suitable for large dogs.

Cargo and Cabin

Ryanair (cabin only, seasonal)

Ryanair may serve some Spain-Ljubljana routes seasonally. Cabin pets only. No cargo service.

Cabin Only

Costs

What this route typically costs

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

Cabin pet fee MAD to LJU via VIE (two legs): EUR 100-250

Cargo for larger dogs via VIE: EUR 500-1,300

IATA travel crate: EUR 60-250

Total for small cabin pet: EUR 150-350

Total for large dog via cargo: EUR 700-1,700

Critical points

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) has limited live animal cargo capacity. For large dogs in cargo, the Vienna (VIE) staging point is essential. Austrian Airlines on the VIE-LJU leg should be confirmed for cargo availability.

Slovenia classifies Rottweilers and Pit Bull-type breeds as potentially dangerous, requiring muzzling in public. Check UVHVR at uvhvr.gov.si before travelling with listed breeds.

Seasonal direct Spain-Ljubljana services (Vueling or Ryanair) may exist in summer. Check at booking time; a direct route significantly reduces journey time.

Spanish EU pet passports require a MAPA-authorised official vet. Confirm your vet's status.

The Vienna connection: how to get from Madrid to Ljubljana

Ljubljana Airport (LJU) does not have scheduled year-round direct services from Spain. The standard route is Madrid Barajas (MAD) to Vienna (VIE) on Iberia or Vueling, then Austrian Airlines from VIE to LJU.

The MAD-VIE leg takes about 3 hours. The VIE-LJU hop is 45 minutes. Austrian Airlines is part of the Lufthansa Group, and Iberia is in the IAG group, but codeshare or interline arrangements mean you can often book both legs together. Cabin pets travel under the usual EU rules; for larger dogs in cargo, Austrian handles the LJU end, which has limited but functional live animal facilities.

In summer, check for direct Spain-Ljubljana services. Vueling has operated seasonal Madrid-Ljubljana routes, and a direct 2.5-3 hour flight saves a significant amount of time compared to the Vienna connection.

Breed restrictions in Slovenia: what to know before you arrive

Slovenia does not ban Pit Bull-type dogs outright, but classifies them as potentially dangerous under the Animals Act. Rottweilers, Pit Bull-type breeds, and similar dogs must be muzzled and on a lead in public places in Slovenia at all times.

For Spanish owners of these breeds who are relocating to Slovenia, the transition requires preparation. You will need to implement the muzzling and lead rules from the moment you leave Ljubljana Airport.

Contact the UVHVR (uvhvr.gov.si) to confirm the current list of affected breeds and any registration requirements. This is a manageable compliance step, not a ban, but it needs to be understood before arrival.

FAQ

Common questions

No. Spain and Slovenia are both EU member states. No rabies antibody titre test is required for intra-EU movements. A current rabies vaccination in a valid EU pet passport is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

Direct flights exist but are seasonal, mainly in summer. Vueling has operated Madrid-Ljubljana routes. The year-round option is Iberia from Madrid to Vienna (VIE), then Austrian Airlines to Ljubljana (LJU). Check current schedules before booking.

Slovenia classifies Rottweilers, Pit Bull-type dogs, and similar breeds as potentially dangerous. These must be muzzled and on a lead in public. They are not banned from entry. Contact UVHVR (uvhvr.gov.si) for the current list.

No. Slovenia does not impose quarantine on pets arriving from other EU member states. A valid EU pet passport is sufficient. Source: EU Regulation 576/2013.

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