Flying with a dog or cat from France
52 airlines take a dog or cat on our 51 routes from France to 38 countries, 41 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
- 52
- in cabin
- 41
- routes
- 51
- destination countries
- 38
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 | 6 | 5 | 25 days | 4 |
| Germany | 10 | 10 | 25 days | 2 |
| Spain | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 2 |
| French Guiana | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 2 |
| Guadeloupe | 3 | 3 | 25 days | 2 |
| Italy | 8 | 8 | 25 days | 2 |
| Martinique | 3 | 3 | 25 days | 2 |
| New Caledonia | 2 | 1 | 25 days | 2 |
| French Polynesia | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 2 |
| Réunion | 4 | 4 | 25 days | 2 |
| Sint Maarten | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 2 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Argentina | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Austria | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 1 |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 210 days | 1 |
| Belgium | 8 | 8 | 25 days | 1 |
| Bolivia | 1 | 1 | 25 days | 1 |
| Brazil | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Canada | 5 | 5 | 25 days | 1 |
| Switzerland | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 1 |
| Chile | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Colombia | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Denmark | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 1 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 1 | 25 days | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 0 | 25 days | 1 |
| Ireland | 5 | 4 | 25 days | 1 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 210 days | 1 |
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Netherlands | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 1 |
| Panama | 1 | 1 | 25 days | 1 |
| Peru | 2 | 2 | 25 days | 1 |
| Portugal | 7 | 7 | 25 days | 1 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 1 | 25 days | 1 |
| Sweden | 6 | 6 | 25 days | 1 |
| Singapore | 2 | 1 | 120 days | 1 |
| Türkiye | 8 | 8 | 25 days | 1 |
| Uruguay | 1 | 1 | 25 days | 1 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 180 days | 1 |
Destinations that need months of preparation
To Australia, Japan, 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, Germany, Spain, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Italy, Martinique, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Réunion, Sint Maarten, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Paraguay, Sweden, Türkiye, and Uruguay, 25 days is the minimum.
Every route, by destination
United States
French Polynesia
United Arab Emirates
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Switzerland
Colombia
Ecuador
United Kingdom
Ireland
Netherlands
Portugal
Paraguay
Singapore
South Africa
Frequently asked questions
- Which airlines allow a dog in the cabin from France?
- Air France, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling, and Norwegian, 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 France?
- 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 France with a pet?
- Douane française and European Commission, 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.