AZ
IT
Pet Transport Azerbaijan to Italy
20-26
Weeks lead time needed
Start this early minimum
0
Days quarantine on arrival
High
Route complexity
4
Airlines on this route
Step by step
The Azerbaijan to Italy import process
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Costs
What this route typically costs
FAVN titre test laboratory fee (EU-approved lab): typically EUR 100-200 plus shipping of blood sample
Authorised vet fees in Baku: microchip, vaccination, health certificate preparation across multiple appointments
State Veterinary Service endorsement fee
Cargo freight charges GYD to Italy: priced by weight and volume, varies significantly by carrier and season
IATA-compliant crate if not already owned
Critical points
The 90-day wait runs from the date of the blood draw, not the result date. Any failed test (below 0.5 IU/ml) restarts the process from re-vaccination. Get this step right the first time.
The EU health certificate is only valid for 10 days from issue. Do not arrange the State Veterinary Service endorsement too far in advance of the flight date.
Azerbaijan is not on the EU list of approved third countries for unlisted country rules. This means the full FAVN titre test process applies regardless of the pet's vaccination history.
Airlines
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines Cargo | ||
| AZAL (Azerbaijan Airlines) | ||
| Lufthansa Cargo | ||
| ITA Airways |
FAQ
Common questions about this route
Azerbaijan is classified as an unlisted country under EU pet movement rules (EU Regulation 576/2013). This triggers the full titre test requirement: microchip first, then rabies vaccination, then a blood draw at least 30 days later, then a 90-day wait from the date of the successful blood draw. Those three waiting periods stack to a minimum of 120 days from first vaccination before travel is possible.
The laboratory must be on the EU Commission approved list. Laboratories in several European countries and some non-EU countries hold approval. Your authorised vet in Baku will arrange shipping of the blood sample. Do not use a laboratory that is not on the EU approved list, as Italy will not accept the result.
AZAL operates a GYD to Milan Malpensa (MXP) service, which removes one connection and reduces overall transit time. Whether AZAL accepts live animal cargo on that specific service, and under what conditions, needs to be confirmed directly with AZAL cargo before booking. If AZAL accepts your pet, the direct routing is a genuine advantage over the Istanbul-connection options.
No. There is no quarantine for dogs and cats arriving from Azerbaijan provided they meet the full unlisted country requirements: correct microchip, valid rabies vaccination, FAVN titre test result of 0.5 IU/ml or above, the 90-day wait completed, and the EU-format health certificate endorsed by the State Veterinary Service. Any gap in this chain will trigger border action, which may include quarantine at the owner’s cost.
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