Pet Transport from Denmark to Greece

Denmark and Greece are both EU member states, and intra-EU pet travel is governed by EU Regulation 576/2013. The rules are deliberately simple: microchip your pet, vaccinate against rabies, get a valid EU Pet Passport from an authorised vet, and travel.

No titre test. No quarantine. No advance import permit.

The EU Pet Passport functions as the single document for all intra-EU pet movements. It records the microchip number, vaccination history, and the issuing vet’s details. Greek authorities may check it on arrival, but this is usually brief.

One caveat: if you are travelling with a dog on certain Greek islands or areas, be aware that Greece has local rules around dogs in some tourist areas and public spaces. These are domestic Greek rules, not import rules, but worth knowing before you arrive.

The Greece route is well-served by low-cost carriers that accept cabin pets. Aegean Airlines and its subsidiary Olympic Air are the natural choices, given their extensive Greek network. SAS also flies Copenhagen routes and accepts small pets in cabin.

Ryanair and easyJet both operate to Greek destinations from Copenhagen and accept small cabin pets – usually up to 8kg with their carrier. The cost is typically lower than legacy carriers, but cabin space is limited and sold on a first-come basis. Book early.

For larger dogs, cargo is the route. Lufthansa via Frankfurt or SAS are solid options. The hold is pressurised and temperature-controlled. The flight from Copenhagen to Athens is around 3 hours direct – a manageable cargo journey for most dogs.

If you are spending the summer in Greece, pay attention to temperature embargoes on cargo. Most carriers restrict cargo pet transport during extreme heat. For summer travel to Greece, cabin (if your pet qualifies by size) or early morning flights when temperatures are cooler are the safer choices.