Flying with a dog or cat to the United Kingdom
7 airlines take a dog or cat on our 27 routes to the United Kingdom, in the hold or as cargo only: none allows pets in the cabin on arrival. Here is which ones, from where, and how long to allow.
- airlines
- 7
- in cabin
- 0
- routes
- 27
- days minimum
- 25–120
Airlines that accept your pet
Sorted by number of routes served. “Cabin”: at least one route where your pet can fly with you, under the seat. Per-route details (fees, weight, embargoes) are on each route page.
| Airline | Cabin | Routes |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways | no | 27 |
| American Airlines | no | 11 |
| Delta | no | 11 |
| LATAM | no | 3 |
| Air Transat | no | 2 |
| Iberia | no | 2 |
| Air France | no | 1 |
How long to allow, by departure country
The minimum lead time depends on the country your pet leaves from, not the airport: that is what decides whether a blood test and a months-long wait are added to the file.
- 25 days from Argentina, Canada, Chile, Spain, France, Mexico, and United States
- 120 days from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay
What to watch on these routes
From Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay, a rabies antibody titre test is required, followed by a wait of several months: that is what brings the lead time to 120 days.
A tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment is required within a set window before arrival: the details are on each route page.
At least one airport on these routes has heat embargoes: in summer, some airlines refuse pets in the hold.
Every route, by departure country
27 documented routes, each with its airlines, fees and source.
United States
- New York → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Miami → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Los Angeles → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Chicago → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- San Francisco → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Boston → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Atlanta → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Dallas → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Seattle → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Newark → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
- Washington Dulles → London Heathrow · 3 airlines
Frequently asked questions
- Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin to the United Kingdom?
- None of our routes allows pets in the cabin: they travel in the hold or as cargo.
- How long does it take to prepare a pet for a trip to the United Kingdom?
- From 25 to 120 days minimum depending on the departure country. The longest lead time applies to countries that need a rabies titre test.
- Where is the official rule?
- With GOV.UK. Every route page cites its source and verification date.
Read before you go
Official source
Data verified on or before September 23, 2026.