With its sunshine and heat, not to mention beautiful beaches and affordable dining, it’s no surprise that Spain is a popular destination for travellers from the United Kingdom. And for most travellers it’s also an easy and cheap destination to fly to. But if you’re a pet owner, it’s a trickier affair travelling between the … Read more
When we were putting together our itinerary for visiting the United Kingdom with our dog, we never contemplated not hopping across the Irish Sea to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. And considering we were hiring a car plus dogs are not usually allowed to fly in the cabin in the UK, taking a ferry across … Read more
If you’re travelling to the United Kingdom with your dog, it’s far more difficult than travelling with a dog to other countries in Europe, as dogs can only fly into the UK as cargo. For this reason, whether you’re trying to fly a dog to the UK from the USA or from somewhere else in … Read more
Unlike elsewhere in Europe, most airlines in the United Kingdom don’t allow pet dogs and cats to fly in the cabin or even as check-in baggage. While most European airlines allow pets to fly in the cabin, this is not allowed on most UK airlines, partially due to the government regulations. So, what are the rules … Read more
It’s commonly known that pet dogs cannot fly to the UK in the cabin or as checked baggage, only as cargo. However, the same rule doesn’t apply in reverse. While many airlines don’t fly pet dogs in either direction, there are some airlines that fly pet dogs (and cats) out of the UK in the … Read more
So you’re living in the United Kingdom and want to head to the United States along with your dog, whether to relocate or because you’re going on a holiday. But what are your options for taking a dog to USA from UK? I cover the different options available, as of December 2025, plus the latest … Read more
Northern Ireland is a fabulous part of the United Kingdom to visit with your dog, whether you’re visiting family or friends or touring the beautiful countryside. However, due to being situated across the Irish Sea and being treated differently since the end of the Brexit transition, there is an extra step that you need to complete … Read more
If you’re travelling to Spain with your dog from the UK, one of the quickest and easiest ways is to fly with your dog to Spain. While pet dogs can only fly into the UK as cargo, not in the cabin or even as check-in baggage, the same prohibition doesn’t apply to pets flying out … Read more
Compared to travelling around the rest of Europe, it’s a lot harder to travel to the UK with a dog. With pet dogs not allowed on the Eurostar train to London or to fly in the cabins of planes, there’s not many options available to people travelling to the UK with a dog. Additionally, many … Read more
While it’s easy to travel around the United Kingdom with a dog, it’s a bit trickier if you want to leave the UK, especially since Brexit, with the new requirement for an animal health certificate. There is talk about a new pet passport being introduced, but there aren’t yet any definite details. Also keep in … Read more