Pet Transport from Italy to Denmark

Both Italy and Denmark are European Union member states, which makes this one of the simpler international pet transport routes you can take. EU pet travel rules apply throughout, and your EU pet …

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Days quarantine on arrival

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Route complexity

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The Italy to Denmark import process

Before or on same date as first rabies vaccination.

Ensure microchip is implanted (ISO standard)

Responsible: Your veterinarian

After microchip. 21-day wait after primary vaccination before travel into Denmark.

Rabies vaccination recorded in EU pet passport

Responsible: EU-authorised veterinarian

Ensure all vaccinations, treatments, and vet details are current.

Update EU pet passport with current health records

Responsible: EU-authorised veterinarian

Denmark requires tapeworm treatment for dogs arriving from some countries. Italy is exempt but verify with your vet.

Tapeworm treatment (Echinococcus) if required

Responsible: Your veterinarian

2-4 weeks before travel. Confirm pet acceptance with airline directly.

Book flight and confirm pet space

Responsible: You

Arrive early. Present EU pet passport at check-in.

Travel day

Responsible: You

Requirements

Denmark entry requirements

Every item below must be in place before your pet can enter. We verify and track each one.

Microchip

Required (ISO 11784/11785). Must be implanted before or on the same date as the first rabies vaccination.

Rabies vaccination

Required. Must be administered after microchipping. 21-day wait required after the initial primary vaccination before entry.

Rabies titre test

Not required for pets travelling from Italy (EU country in good standing) to Denmark.

Quarantine

No quarantine required for compliant pets arriving with valid EU pet passport.

Import permit

Not required for EU-origin pets.

Health certificate

EU pet passport is sufficient for travel between Italy and Denmark.

Leaving Italy

Export requirements

Export permit

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Health certificate

EU pet passport accepted for travel within the European Union. Issued by an EU-authorised veterinarian.

Costs

What this route typically costs

Airline cabin or cargo fee (typically EUR 40-80 in-cabin for budget/low-cost carriers that accept pets; EUR 150-400 cargo for larger pets)

EU pet passport (if not already issued)

Veterinary check-up to confirm fitness to fly

IATA-approved carrier bag (for cabin travel)

Pet transport crate (for cargo travel)

Critical points

EU pet passport must show the 21-day wait has been completed after initial rabies vaccination. If your pet is travelling before this wait is up, they cannot legally enter Denmark.

Always verify tapeworm treatment requirements for dogs. Some EU states have different obligations.

Airlines

Approved carriers on this route

Airline	Notes	Type
Ryanair	Ryanair does not accept pets in the cabin or hold on any route. Not suitable for pet transport.	No Pets
Lufthansa	Small pets allowed in-cabin (up to 8kg including carrier). Larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo. Routes typically via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC). Brachycephalic breeds restricted from cargo.	Cabin and Cargo
Air France/KLM	Small pets in cabin on this intra-European route. Larger pets as checked baggage or cargo. Routing via Paris or Amsterdam. Good connectivity between Italy and Denmark.	Cabin and Cargo
easyJet	easyJet does not accept pets in the cabin or hold. Not suitable for pet transport.	No Pets
SAS	Scandinavian Airlines accepts small pets in cabin within Europe. Pets must be in an approved soft-sided carrier fitting under the seat. Larger pets as cargo. Direct or via Copenhagen hub.	Cabin and Cargo
British Airways	Cargo only. No cabin pets on any route. Pets via British Airways World Cargo. Routing via London Heathrow (LHR).	Cargo Only
ITA Airways	Italy's national carrier accepts small pets in cabin (up to 10kg including carrier). Larger pets as cargo. Direct flights between major Italian cities and Copenhagen.	Cabin and Cargo

Airline comparison: Italy to Denmark

This intra-European route has good flight options, though the choice of carrier matters more than it might seem – especially if you want your pet in the cabin with you rather than in the hold.

Budget carriers Ryanair and easyJet do not accept pets at all. If you are looking at low-cost flights, check the policy before you book your own ticket.

Lufthansa and Air France/KLM are the strongest full-service options, with established pet policies and good connectivity through their main hubs. ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia) offers direct routing from Italian cities to Copenhagen and accepts small pets in-cabin.

SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is worth considering if you are flying into Copenhagen directly – they have a clear cabin pet policy for intra-European routes and know the Danish market well.

For larger dogs, cargo is likely your only option regardless of carrier. Lufthansa Cargo and British Airways World Cargo are both reliable for European routes.

EU pet passport: what you need to know

An EU pet passport is a standardised booklet issued by an EU-authorised veterinarian. It records your pet’s microchip number, rabies vaccination history, other vaccinations, and health treatments.

For travel from Italy to Denmark, the EU pet passport is all you need – there is no requirement for a separate health certificate, import permit, or additional government endorsement. Keep it with you throughout the journey.

The passport is linked to your pet’s microchip. Make sure the microchip was implanted before the first rabies vaccination recorded in the passport. If the order is reversed, the vaccination is not considered valid for EU travel purposes.

Does my dog need a tapeworm treatment?

Denmark requires dogs arriving from outside certain approved countries to be treated for Echinococcus tapeworm within 1-5 days before entry. For dogs arriving from Italy, this requirement is generally not triggered – Italy is within the EU framework that Denmark accepts.

However, requirements can change, and individual circumstances (a dog that has recently been in a non-EU country, for example) could affect this. Ask your vet to confirm before travel, and have any treatment recorded in the EU pet passport on the off-chance it is checked at the border.

FAQ

Common questions about this route

No, for EU-to-EU travel a valid EU pet passport is sufficient. Both Italy and Denmark are EU member states, so the standard EU pet travel rules apply. No separate health certificate or import permit is needed for a compliant, vaccinated pet.

No. There is no quarantine requirement for pets arriving from Italy with a valid EU pet passport showing current vaccinations. Denmark follows standard EU rules for intra-EU pet movement.

ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SAS, and Air France/KLM accept small pets in cabin on European routes. Ryanair and easyJet do not accept pets. Confirm the specific policy and cabin pet fee with your chosen airline before booking.

Larger dogs must travel as cargo (in the hold) on commercial airlines. Lufthansa Cargo, British Airways World Cargo, and the cargo arms of other full-service carriers can handle this. Book cargo space well in advance and ensure you have an IATA-approved crate of the correct size.

There is a mandatory 21-day wait after the primary rabies vaccination before a pet can enter an EU country using the EU pet passport. If your pet received a booster (with no lapse in vaccination validity), this wait does not apply. Check with your vet which situation applies to your animal.

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