Flying with a dog or cat from Colombia
50 airlines take a dog or cat on our 64 routes from Colombia to 31 countries, 39 of them in the cabin on at least one route. The lead time depends entirely on where you land: here it is, country by country.
- airlines
- 50
- in cabin
- 39
- routes
- 64
- destination countries
- 31
By destination
The minimum lead time depends on the arrival country, not the airline: it decides whether a rabies titre test and a months-long wait are needed.
| Destination | Airlines | In cabin | Minimum lead time | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 5 | 90 days | 31 |
| Germany | 4 | 4 | 120 days | 2 |
| Spain | 3 | 3 | 120 days | 2 |
| Italy | 3 | 3 | 120 days | 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Argentina | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 1 |
| Austria | 2 | 2 | 120 days | 1 |
| Australia | 2 | 0 | 210 days | 1 |
| Belgium | 3 | 3 | 120 days | 1 |
| Bolivia | 3 | 3 | 25 days | 1 |
| Brazil | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 1 |
| Canada | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 1 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 3 | 120 days | 1 |
| Chile | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 1 |
| Denmark | 2 | 2 | 120 days | 1 |
| Ecuador | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| France | 2 | 2 | 120 days | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 0 | 120 days | 1 |
| Ireland | 2 | 1 | 120 days | 1 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 210 days | 1 |
| Mexico | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 1 |
| Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 120 days | 1 |
| Panama | 3 | 3 | 25 days | 1 |
| Peru | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 1 |
| Portugal | 2 | 2 | 120 days | 1 |
| Paraguay | 3 | 3 | 25 days | 1 |
| Sweden | 2 | 2 | 120 days | 1 |
| Singapore | 2 | 1 | 120 days | 1 |
| Türkiye | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 180 days | 1 |
Destinations that need months of preparation
To Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, and South Africa, the minimum lead time is 120 days or more. If you fly in less than four months, check this first.
To United States, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Türkiye, and Uruguay, 25 days is the minimum.
Every route, by destination
United States
- Bogota → Miami · 7 airlines
- Bogota → New York · 7 airlines
- Bogota → Los Angeles · 7 airlines
- Bogota → Honolulu · 7 airlines
- Bogota → Atlanta · 7 airlines
- Bogota → Dallas · 7 airlines
- Bogota → Washington Dulles · 7 airlines
- Bogota → Philadelphia · 7 airlines
- Medellin → Miami · 7 airlines
- Medellin → New York · 7 airlines
- Medellin → Los Angeles · 7 airlines
- Medellin → Atlanta · 7 airlines
United Arab Emirates
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Switzerland
Ecuador
United Kingdom
Ireland
Netherlands
Portugal
Paraguay
Singapore
South Africa
Frequently asked questions
- Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin from Colombia?
- Avianca, JetSMART, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and United, among others, on at least one of our routes. Maximum weight and fees vary by airline and route.
- How long does it take to prepare a pet for a trip from Colombia?
- From 25 to 210 days minimum depending on the destination. The longest lead time applies to Australia and Japan.
- Which authority should I check before flying from Colombia with a pet?
- ICA Colombia, plus the destination country's authority, which is cited on every route page with its verification date.
Read before you go
Animal health authority of the departure country
Data verified on or before September 24, 2026.