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Flying with your pet from Quito (UIO) to Panama City (PTY)
What to check before booking: which airlines take your pet, at what price, and what entry into Panama City requires.
1 airline accepts your pet on this route, 1 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.
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 UIO → PTYAirlines on this route
| Airline | Travels as | Pet fee | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Airlines | In cabin | 125$ international · 25$ domestic | Verified at source |
From $25 to $125 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 1 airlines serving Quito → Panama City with a pet, one take it in the cabin 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 Copa Airlines. Above that, no airline on this route accepts the animal in the hold as checked baggage.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog in the cabin from Quito to Panama City?
Yes, with Copa Airlines. The highest limit on this route is 10 kg with Copa Airlines. 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 Panama City?
An import permit and an endorsed health certificate are generally required — checked against MIDA Panamá.
Can a large dog travel in the hold on Quito → Panama City?
No airline on this route accepts a pet in the hold as checked baggage. A dog too large for the cabin has to go by cargo, or by another route.
How much does it cost to fly the pet?
From $25 to $125 depending on airline and travel mode. These are the carriers' published amounts; they cover neither vet work nor the crate.