BCNBOG
Flying with your pet from Barcelona (BCN) to Bogota (BOG)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Bogota requires.
3 airlines accept your pet on this route, 3 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
Blockers on this route
- Heat embargo likely: most airlines close the hold above 27-29 °C on the ground, May to September.
- Health certificate from the country of departure (clinical exam within 8 days before boarding, valid 10 days) required by the ICA; Staffordshire terrier, pit bull and crossbred imports are banned.
Minimum lead time
25 Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
The dated plan for your pet
Free search: the airlines that accept your pet on this route, their transport mode and their fees. The full dated plan is €19, a single payment.
See the airlines for BCN → BOGAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | In cabin | 170-220$ | Verified at source |
| Air Europa | In cabin | 35 EUR Spain · 50 EUR Europe/Africa/Americas · 150-175 EUR long-haul | Verified at source |
| Iberia | In cabin | 40 EUR Spain · 60 EUR Europe/Afrique du Nord/Israel · 180 EUR Amérique/Asie (en ligne, par segment) | Verified at source |
From $35 to $220 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Derived corridor The rules below follow from the same official sources, but this specific route was not re-verified individually — only 9 corridors were. Confirm with your airline and the destination authorities.
What this means in practice
Of the 3 airlines serving Barcelona → Bogota with a pet, 3 take it in the cabin, 3 in the hold as checked baggage and one through cargo — a single airline may offer more than one of these.
The highest cabin weight limit on this route is 10 kg, with Avianca. Above that, 3 airlines still take the animal in the hold.
2 of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Avianca, Air Europa) — a carrier policy, unrelated to the destination country's rules.
The longest booking notice on this route is 48 hours, with Avianca: the pet slot can't be secured at the last minute.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Barcelona to Bogota?
Yes, with Avianca, Air Europa, Iberia. The highest limit on this route is 10 kg with Avianca. The others publish a lower limit or none at all, and in every case the pet must fit under the seat.
How long does it take to prepare the trip?
Allow at least 25 days between the first vet step and departure.
What paperwork is required to enter Bogota?
Health certificate from the country of departure (clinical exam within 8 days before boarding, valid 10 days) required by the ICA; Staffordshire terrier, pit bull and crossbred imports are banned.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Barcelona → Bogota?
Yes, with Avianca, Air Europa, Iberia. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $35 to $220 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.
Are short-nosed breeds accepted?
2 of the 3 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Avianca, Air Europa. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.