Pet Transport Spain to Slovenia: 2026 Guide

Taking your dog or cat from Spain to Slovenia comes down to good timing and the right paperwork. Expect about 1-3 weeks, with a short and predictable checklist. There is no routine …

1-3 wks

Preparation needed

None

Quarantine on arrival

Low

Route complexity

Managed

Full door to door

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Lead time needed

1-3 weeks

Quarantine

None

Route complexity

Low

Airlines

4 carriers on this route

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In short: Preparing to move a pet from Spain to Slovenia typically takes around 1-3 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 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.

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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.

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.

What Slovenia requires

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

Avoiding the common mistakes

If this is your first international move, consider an IPATA-registered pet transport agent. They handle the documents, airline booking and crate sizing, and can troubleshoot problems.

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.

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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