Pet Transport from the United Kingdom to Mongolia
Planning a pet relocation from United Kingdom to Mongolia is easier when you work backwards from your travel date. This route takes some organising, and roughly 6-10 weeks of preparation is about …
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Responsible: UK vet
Responsible: UK vet
Responsible: You or your pet transport agent
Responsible: Owner, with the nominated OV
Responsible: APHA-authorised OV
Responsible: You / pet relocation agent
Responsible: Mongolian veterinary officials
Mongolia entry requirements
Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.
Export requirements
What this route typically costs
Critical points
There is no direct UK-Mongolia service. Every routing goes via Frankfurt or Istanbul on MIAT's own network, or via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, and scheduled capacity is thin enough that a 6-8 week booking window is sensible rather than the 3-4 weeks that might work on a busier route.
MIAT's cargo-hold brachycephalic exclusion list runs to 18 breeds, longer than most international carriers', and includes some dogs not everyone thinks of as flat-faced, such as Cane Corso and Dogue de Bordeaux. Check your specific breed before booking.
Mongolia doesn't require a titre test or import permit for a personal pet, which makes the outbound leg genuinely simple. Don't let that lull you into assuming the return trip, if you're ever bringing the pet back to the UK, will be equally straightforward: Mongolia is unlisted under UK rules, so a titre test and 3-month wait apply on the way back.
Verify current requirements directly with GAVS or a receiving vet before booking flights. Country-level guidance for this route is thinner than for most destinations on this site.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways | No route to Ulaanbaatar. Handles the UK-side export leg via PetAir UK to Frankfurt or Istanbul, where the pet transfers to a carrier that flies onward to Mongolia. | Cargo Only |
| MIAT Mongolian Airlines | Runs its own Boeing 787 service between Ulaanbaatar and Frankfurt, and Ulaanbaatar and Istanbul, either of which connects to a UK departure. Cabin pets under 5kg with carrier. Checked hold pets up to 42kg combined weight. An 18-breed brachycephalic exclusion list applies to the hold, wider than most carriers', including Cane Corso and Dogue de Bordeaux alongside the usual Bulldog and Pug. | Cabin and Cargo |
| Turkish Airlines | Heathrow to Istanbul, then a single-ticket connection to Ulaanbaatar. Cabin pets under 8kg; brachycephalic breeds excluded from both cabin and hold since October 2021. Cargo hold via Turkish Cargo, flat USD 150 fee up to 50kg. | Cabin and Cargo |
The rules for bringing a pet into Mongolia
How to keep this move on track
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.
Common questions about this route
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