Vet-Led International Pet Travel
Why Choose PetAir UK?
Your pet is part of your family. So, when they need to travel overseas, you want to know that every important detail has been carefully considered. We combine veterinary knowledge, international pet travel expertise, and reassuring personal support to help dogs and cats travel comfortably and compliantly around the world.
33,000+
Pets Relocated Safely
300+
Global Destinations
Est. 2005
Over Two Decades of Care
Vet-Led Specialists
Founded & managed by vets
Preferred Partner
Preferred Supplier
IPATA Member
Certified international standards
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Your Journey Starts Here
What type of pet travel do you need?
Departures
Flying a pet from the UK
Arrivals
Bringing a pet into the UK
We can help manage your pet’s UK arrival, including customs clearance, documentation checks, coordination with the Animal Reception Centre and onward travel.
Our import service is available through selected UK airports, with optional home delivery and additional settling-in support through ArrivalPlus.
Ultra Premium
Private Jet
Flying together in the cabin
The PetAir Superior Package, delivered by K9 Jets, allows owners and pets to travel side by side on selected private jet routes.
It can be particularly suitable for owners who would prefer not to be separated from their pet, as well as larger dogs, older pets and brachycephalic breeds.
Value and Flexibility
Making international pet travel easier to plan
Pet relocation can represent a significant cost, particularly on long-distance and highly regulated routes.
We have introduced several services to help owners plan and manage their journey.
Save £250
Early Bird savings
Eligible Premium customers planning well ahead can save £250 by securing their pet’s journey early.
0% Interest Plans
Interest-free payment plans
Payment plans are available on selected journeys, allowing eligible customers to spread the cost through weekly or monthly instalments before departure.
Priority Speed
Fast Track travel
Price Guarantee
Price Match Guarantee
Received a lower like-for-like quote from another IPATA-approved pet travel company? Share it with our team and we will review it under our Price Match Guarantee.
Not sure which service you need?
You do not need to understand every airline rule or import requirement before contacting us.
Tell us about your pet, destination and intended travel date. Our experienced team will explain the available options and recommend the most suitable next step.
The PetAir Difference
What makes PetAir different?
International pet relocation involves much more than reserving space on an aircraft. It requires careful route planning, accurate documentation, suitable equipment and people who understand the needs of travelling animals.
PetAir brings veterinary knowledge and international logistics together within one specialist team.
A genuinely vet-led approach
PetAir was founded by veterinary surgeons and continues to place animal welfare at the centre of every journey.
Our team considers your pet’s age, breed, health, temperament and travel needs when helping to plan their journey. For more complicated cases, veterinary knowledge can help identify concerns early and support more informed travel decisions.
Expert management of complicated requirements
Every destination has its own rules. These may include vaccinations, health certificates, blood tests, import permits, parasite treatments and specific airline documentation.
Depending on your chosen package, PetAir can help manage these requirements, communicate with the relevant professionals and check that your documentation is prepared correctly.
Travel options built around your needs
There is no single pet travel package that is right for every family.
You may simply need help arranging a straightforward flight, prefer a more comprehensive door-to-door service or want to travel beside your pet on a private jet.
PetAir offers different levels of service so you can choose the right balance of support, convenience and cost.
IATA-approved travel crates tailored to your pet
For pets travelling on commercial airlines, the size and quality of their travel crate are extremely important.
We supply IATA-approved, reusable plastic travel crates that are carefully selected and sized to suit your pet’s individual measurements. Each crate includes water containers and bedding items, helping to provide comfort, security and compliance throughout the journey.
Reassuring journey updates
CareTags are included with PetAir Traveller and Premium journeys, helping owners feel better connected while their pet travels.
Updates can be added at different stages of the journey, while the accompanying QR-coded tag provides a useful digital information profile that continues to support your pet after arrival.
Help preparing your pet to travel
Premium and Superior customers receive Vet-Led Travel Prep.
This includes 24/7 access to veterinary advice before departure, alongside personalised behaviour and nutrition support. Owners can ask questions, prepare their pet for their travel crate and make informed decisions about feeding, routines and wellbeing before the flight.
We believe pet owners should understand what they are paying for.
Our quotes are designed to clearly explain the services included, helping to reduce the risk of unexpected costs appearing later.
We also offer a Price Match Guarantee against eligible, like-for-like quotations from other IPATA-approved pet travel companies.
choose your package
Three ways to travel with PetAir
Essential support for straightforward journeys.
Traveller Package Details:
- Compliance agent assigned to your move to review paperwork and confirm travel eligibility
- Dedicated booking agent to arrange your pet's flight and coordinate day-of-travel logistics
- Meet at Airport to hand over your pet
- Crate labelling, pet comfort break and final travel preparations
- Check-in services at Airport
- Airfare
- A CareTag for each pet – extra peace of mind as your pet acclimates to their new home.
- IATA-approved pet travel cabin
- Veterinary guidance and document support
- Collection from your home
- Transport to Airport
- Vet appointment for export paperwork and fit-to-fly certification
- Pre-flight overnight boarding
- Check-in services at Airport the following day
- 24/7 free pre-flight access to PawSquad Online Vets
- 30-minute behaviour consultation with a professional
- Unlimited dietary consultations with a professional
Comprehensive support and greater peace of mind
Premium Package Details:
- Compliance agent assigned to your move to review paperwork and confirm travel eligibility
- Dedicated booking agent to arrange your pet's flight and coordinate day-of-travel logistics
- Crate labelling, pet comfort break and final travel preparations
- Check-in services at Airport
- Airfare
- A CareTag for each pet – extra peace of mind as your pet acclimates to their new home.
- IATA-approved pet travel cabin
- Veterinary guidance and document support
- Collection from your home
- Transport to Airport
- Vet appointment for export paperwork and fit-to-fly certification
- Pre-flight overnight boarding
- Check-in services at Airport the following day
- 24/7 free pre-flight access to PawSquad Online Vets
- 30-minute behaviour consultation with a professional
- Unlimited dietary consultations with a professional
Most Popular
Travel side by side with your pet
Superior Package includes:
- Private jet travel for you and your pet
- In-cabin journey with no separation
- Dedicated private check-in
- Support for all permitted dog and cat breeds
- Veterinary documentation and travel preparation
- Import permit support where required
- Vet-Led Travel Prep
- Arrival guidance and customs support
choose your package
Three ways to travel with PetAir
Essential support for straightforward journeys.
Traveller provides the key services required to arrange your pet’s flight from the UK.
Traveller Package Includes:
- Your pet’s airline ticket
- IATA-approved, reusable plastic travel crate sized for your pet
- Airport handover arrangements
- A CareTag for your pet
- Optional payment arrangements on eligible routes
- Optional Fast Track travel
Comprehensive support and greater peace of mind
Our most popular package, Premium is designed for owners who would like PetAir to manage the heavy lifting of paperwork, vet checks, and home transport logistics.
Premium Package Includes:
- Your pet’s airline ticket
- IATA-approved, reusable plastic travel crate sized for your pet
- A CareTag for your pet
- Optional payment arrangements on eligible routes
- Optional Fast Track travel
Premium Only Services:
- Collection from your home
- Pre-flight overnight boarding
- Export paperwork and fitness-to-fly arrangements
- Import permit support where required
- Veterinary guidance
- Blood test support where required
- Vet-Led Travel Prep
- Optional arrival support
Most Popular
Travel side by side with your pet
The Superior Package is PetAir’s in-cabin private jet service, delivered by K9 Jets on selected international routes.
Superior Package includes:
- Private jet travel for you and your pet
- In-cabin journey with no separation
- Dedicated private check-in
- Support for all permitted dog and cat breeds
- Veterinary documentation and travel preparation
- Import permit support where required
- Vet-Led Travel Prep
- Arrival guidance and customs support
Support Throughout Your Journey
More than a booking service
Before your pet travels
We can help with:
- Finding an appropriate airline and route
- Understanding destination requirements
- Planning veterinary tests and treatments
- Preparing health certificates and permits
- Measuring your pet for their travel crate
- Arranging collection and pre-flight boarding
- Helping your pet become familiar with travel
On the day of travel...
Depending on your package, we coordinate:
- Home collection or airport handover
- Final documentation and compliance checks
- Airline check-in
- Travel crate preparation
- CareTag journey updates
- Communication between the teams managing your pet
At your pet’s destination
We can also assist with:
- Import documentation
- Overseas agents and customs brokers
- Airport collection
- Customs clearance
- Onward transport
- Home delivery where available
- UK arrival support through ArrivalPlus
How it Works
Start your pet’s journey in four simple steps
01
Tell us about your plans
Complete our quote form with your destination, intended travel date and details about your dog or cat.
02
Receive your tailored options
03
Let us manage the details
04
Prepare for departure
CHOOSING A PET TRAVEL COMPANY
Look beyond the headline price
Pet travel quotations do not always include the same level of service. A lower initial price can sometimes exclude important elements that will be needed later.
Before choosing a company, ask:
- Is the travel crate included?
- Who will check the destination requirements?
- Who is responsible for the veterinary paperwork?
- Are permits, collections or boarding charged separately?
- Will you have a named person to contact?
- What support is available if the itinerary changes?
- Does the company have veterinary knowledge within its team?
- Is the company an IPATA member?
- Will you receive updates while your pet travels?
- What happens when your pet arrives?
PetAir will explain what is included in your quote and what, if anything, may need to be arranged separately.
Want to compare PetAir with other pet travel companies?
We’ve created a dedicated comparison guide to help you understand the differences in service, support and value across leading providers.
Customer Reviews
Trusted by pet owners around the world
Every journey matters because every pet matters.
Pet owners regularly tell us that clear communication, knowledgeable support and having an experienced team manage the paperwork helped make a worrying move feel far more manageable.
See Why Pet Owners Choose PetAir UK
Start Your Journey
Ready to start planning your pet’s journey?
Tell us where you are travelling, when you hope to move and a little about your pet.
Our specialist team will review your plans, explain the options and help you take the next step with confidence.