At Pets by Plane, our job is to take the strain out of international travel with your pets, and let you get on with all the other things you need to do. We can help manage your pet's travel to the UAE from start to finish. We will maintain, as our absolute priority, your pet's health, happiness and calm well-being throughout their whole journey.
From the UK, we can transport pets into the UAE via Abu Dhabi (ABU) and Dubai (DXB) Airports. Each airport has a dedicated pet reception centre to receive your pets upon arrival.
If your pet is up to date on their vaccinations, then pet transport to Dubai and Abu Dhabi can be arranged very quickly, in as little as a week!
If your pet has no vaccinations, then there will be a short delay of at least 21 days from the vaccine date, before being allowed to travel.
We would advise, where possible, to start your pet's preparation for the UAE around 2-3 months before you intend to travel.
Flight costs are based on the size of your pet's travel crate, which is determined by their measurements. This ensures your pet travels comfortably, safely, and in compliance with IATA and airline regulations.
There are additional costs to consider, such as import permits, veterinary inspections, and customs fees due upon arrival, all of which can be included as an option in our quote.
For a full quote and price breakdown, please complete a quote form, and one of our team members will be in touch shortly!
The UAE will require the following vaccinations, that must be valid at the point of departure and administered no longer than 12 months prior. These will need to be shown on a Vaccine Card or certificate to apply for the Import Permit.
No blood tests required when travelling to the UAE from the UK for either Cats or Dogs.
To enter the UAE, your pet will need an Import Permit and Export Health Certificate.
The import permit will be applied for once the vaccines have been administered, checked and recorded correctly. The application to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Agency (MOCA) can be done quickly in as little as 24 hours.
The Export Health Certificate can only be completed within 24 hours of departure from the UK and must be completed by an Official Veterinarian (OV) who ensures that your pet meets the entry requirements before final sign-off. This original document then accompanies your pet on its journey, ensuring it is permitted to enter the country without any delays.
We include the option for our airport vets to complete this at the airport before departure.
No quarantine is required for Pets when entering the UAE from the UK.
British Airways and Emirates offer direct flights from the UK to Dubai (DXB) daily throughout the year. To Abu Dhabi (AUH), Etihad has daily departures, and at peak seasons, British Airways also offers direct flights. We can also offer more economical transit flights via Qatar (Qatar Airways) or Europe (KLM, Lufthansa).
These carriers, offer multiple daily departure locations from Edinburgh and Glasgow in the North to Gatwick and Heathrow in the South.
Each airline has different restrictions on the pets they carry; therefore, when provided with a quote, we will select the best option for you and your pet! Find out more on our Airlines page.
Provided the correct measures are put in place, then yes, we can transport all snub-nosed pets to the UAE, but this may only be at specific times of the year when temperatures are lower.
Only 5% of snub-nosed pets suffer from BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airways Syndrome), therefore with the correct preparation we can ship Bulldogs, Pugs and many more snub nosed breeds, safely to the UAE. Find out more on our BOAS (Snub Nosed) page.
There are only a few banned breeds which cannot be imported into Dubai and these are:
However, exceptions are made for service dogs, emotional support dogs, or dogs providing medical support.
Some breeds are also required to register upon arrival, wear muzzles in public, and are not allowed to reside in apartment buildings.
