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Flying with your pet from Bogota (BOG) to Quito (UIO)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Quito requires.
2 airlines accept your pet on this route, 2 of them in cabin. Minimum lead time: 25 days.
Rules verified on September 16, 2026
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 BOG → UIOAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | In cabin | 170-220$ | Verified at source |
| JetSMART | In cabin | Not published | Verified at source |
From $170 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 2 airlines serving Bogota → Quito with a pet, 2 take it in the cabin and one in the hold as checked baggage — 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, one airline still takes the animal in the hold.
Avianca is the only airline on this route that takes a pet in the hold as checked baggage: a dog too heavy for the cabin has no other option short of cargo.
one of these airlines apply a restriction on short-nosed breeds (Avianca) — 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 Bogota to Quito?
Yes, with Avianca, JetSMART. 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 Quito?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against Agrocalidad.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Bogota → Quito?
Yes, with Avianca, the only airline on this route offering it. Above the published limits, cargo remains — a shipment separate from the passenger ticket.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $170 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?
1 of the 2 airlines on this route restrict short-nosed breeds: Avianca. This is a carrier policy driven by respiratory risk, unrelated to the destination country's rules.