It must be such an exciting experience for you to go on a holiday or move abroad together with your beloved pet.

In many cases, your cat or dog can easily travel with you by booking them as extra baggage. They will either travel in a ventilated compartment of the airplane or together with you in the cabin. This last option only goes for the tinier ones among them.

Airline regulations

The regulations vary per airline, so make sure to always check your carrier’s website.

Would you like to know more about when to book your pet as manifested cargo? Find out here.

Booking your pet as excess baggage - it’s easy as pie. You have your tickets and you have booked your pet as extra luggage with the airline.

Import requirements

But… What exactly are the veterinary import requirements of your destination country?

You get lost in a jungle of information from different websites, your vet, and the airline, and you don’t know which way to turn.

No need to panic! Flying Dutch Pets has a unique service for everyone departing from the Netherlands, which makes planning your trip like a walk in the park. With a little help, there is no need to worry about forgetting any veterinary import requirements:

• Go to get a quote for Veterinary Guidance

• Download all your pet’s available veterinary documents, such as the EU pet passport.

• We will get back to you straight away with the costs for this service.

• You will receive a custom-made veterinary schedule with a timeline, so you know exactly what is needed and when a vet appointment can be scheduled plus other steps should be taken.

Yes, it really is that simple!

Travel container

Speaking of making life easier, you don’t have to look any further for the right travel container either. You can order your travel container (in accordance with the IATA regulations) at Flying Dutch Pets.

Measure and weigh your dog accurately. You do not have to measure your cat, as only their weight and breed are necessary to determine the right size. In case you are travelling with a rabbit or rodent, always contact us first.

We stock all standard sizes for the best price!

Check out our travel container page for more information on how to measure your dog.

*Note that a custom-made wooden travel container will require at least a two weeks’ notice.

We do not sell travel bags for in-cabin. You can order these online.

Always check the airline regulation for allowed size.