Travelling with Pets to Australia

If you plan on travelling with pets to Australia you have come to the right place! Because believe us, you will need help taking your pets to Australia from the UK. FlightsPro is one of the most trusted and pet-friendly travel agencies in the UK that guides you through all that needs to be arranged.

From testing, treatments, vaccinations, quarantines to permits, more tests, export papers and a lot more! Our travel agents are here to give you a step-to-step guide on how to travel with your pets – your cat or dog to Australia. Besides taking the time to read this article, you can also fill our enquiry form or directly call us at 020 8396 7200.

Why book your pet travel with FlightsPro?

We understand that flying with your pets is certainly expensive and more than anything, it is a bit time-consuming. So, just to take the stress out of your you travelling with pets to Australia so that you can get other necessary things done, we manage your pet travel to Australia from the UK – start to finish. We give 100% customer satisfaction guarantee and make sure that your pet’s international journey is healthy, happy and calm. Their safety is our number one priority.

So, whether you book only the flights or a full holiday, we will make sure that everything is taken care of. Our pet travel experts will make sure that you equipped with 100% knowledge on necessary guidelines and paperwork. A dedicated booking manager is assigned to you so that you can reach to him/her directly in case of any changes or cancellation or last-minute requirements.

What do you get?

• A dedicated specialist pet travel consultant
• Manage your bookings including flights and hotels
• Select the best travel crate size
• Advice on how to adapt your pet for their travel in the crate
• Overseas health requirements
• Door-to-door service
• Assist with permits

Travelling with Pets to Australia by plane

One thing you need to take care of when you plan on travelling with Pets to Australia from the UK is that start planning early. According to the Australian regulations, you will have to submit the paperwork correctly.

You can obtain the necessary documents from Australia and from the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and your vet.

The quarantine period for your pet

For any pet that is travelling to Australia will have to be in institutional quarantine for 10 days and you cannot visit them during this period of time. If you are travelling with pets to Australia, you will have to book tickets to Melbourne regardless of whether you are travelling to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or anywhere else in the country.

Once the quarantine period is over, you can collect your pet from MEL or we can also arrange a flight for your pet as to wherever you are in the country.

Travelling with Pets to Australia Essentials

• Ensure that your pet is up- to-date with Rabies vaccination at least seven months before your travel.
• Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNAT) should be taken at least six months before your travel.
• Make sure that your dog breed is allowed in Australia. For example, Dogo Argentinos, Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosas and American Pit Bulls are not allowed.
• You will need a rigid air-travel crate which is compliant with the latest IATA Live Animal Regulations and individual airline requirements.

Popular pet-friendly airlines

The UK to Australia is one of the most popular routes for pets. Some of the major airlines that allow your pets to travel are British Airways, Qantas, and more. We will make sure that we employ the best of the experienced pet travel agents to ensure that your pet is in the most capable hands. We will make sure that we find you the most direct route airport-to-airport service, door-to-door service, or a tailor-maid solution for you and your travelling with pets to Australia requirements.

How to get in touch?

Call FlightsPro now on 020 8396 7200 to start planning your pet’s journey to or from the UK.

How can book my pet travel to Australia from the UK?

You can directly call 020 8396 7200 and book travelling with pets to Australia. Or, you can also book your home/office visit with our pet specialist travel agents to discuss everything in person.

Which airlines allow pets to travel to Australia from the UK?

Qantas, Lufthansa, TUI, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are some of the most popular airlines to allow pets to travel from the UK to Australia.

Does my pet need a passport to travel to Australia from the UK?

No, your pet won’t need a passport but would require other essential documents which our pet travel specialists can help you with. Call 020 8396 7200 to know more about travelling with pets to Australia.

Will my pet be quarantined in Australia?

Yes, your pet will be quarantined for 10 days at Melbourne International Airport depending upon the country you are travelling from and your pet’s health condition.