Pet Transport from Portugal to Denmark
Portugal to Denmark is intra-EU travel, which means your pet's EU pet passport is all you need on the documentation side. No titre test, no quarantine, no import permit. The 21-day wait after any …
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Denmark entry requirements
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Denmark bans 13 dog breeds including the Pit Bull Terrier and Tosa Inu. Banned breeds cannot legally be brought into Denmark even as EU residents. Check the full list before you book.
Ryanair and easyJet do not accept pets. If you find a budget ticket, verify pet policy before purchase.
Approved carriers on this route
| Airline | Notes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| TAP Air Portugal | Direct and indirect Lisbon-Copenhagen service. Small pets accepted in cabin (under 8kg including carrier). Larger pets via TAP Cargo. Good cabin pet acceptance record on European routes. | Cabin and Cargo |
| SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) | Operates Lisbon-Copenhagen service. Denmark's partner national carrier. Small pets accepted in cabin. Familiarity with Danish pet import rules. | Cabin and Cargo |
| Lufthansa | Via Frankfurt. Small pets in cabin. Larger pets via Lufthansa Cargo. Adds a connection but good pet handling at FRA. | Cabin and Cargo |
| Air France | Via Paris CDG. Small pets in cabin. Indirect but a reliable option. | Cabin and Cargo |
| Ryanair | Does not accept pets. Not suitable for pet transport. | No Pets |
| easyJet | Does not accept pets. Not suitable for pet transport. | No Pets |
TAP Air Portugal vs SAS: which is better for your pet?
Both TAP and SAS operate on the Lisbon-Copenhagen route and both accept pets in cabin. For most owners, the choice comes down to schedule and price.
TAP is your home carrier and has good familiarity with cabin pet bookings from Lisbon. Their cabin pet policy allows animals under 8kg (including carrier) in the cabin. Larger animals travel as cargo.
SAS brings its Scandinavian orientation: their staff at Copenhagen Airport are accustomed to pet arrivals. SAS also accepts small pets in cabin on this route. If you are settling into Denmark for the long term, some owners find SAS useful for loyalty programme purposes.
Neither airline needs any extra documentation beyond the EU pet passport and the standard pet booking form.
Budget carriers on this route – Ryanair and easyJet in particular – do not accept pets in any capacity. If someone recommends a budget flight for a pet owner, it is worth double-checking their assumptions.
Denmark's breed ban: what you need to know
Denmark’s Dog Act (Hundeloven) prohibits the import, ownership, and breeding of 13 dog breeds. The list includes: Pit Bull Terrier, Tosa Inu, American Staffordshire Terrier, Fila Brasileiro, Dogo Argentino, American Bulldog, Boerboel, Kangal, Central Asian Shepherd Dog, Caucasian Shepherd Dog, South Russian Ovcharka, Tornjak, and Sarplaninac.
This applies to all dogs regardless of where they were born or how long the owner has lived in Portugal. Moving from Portugal to Denmark does not create an exemption.
Mixed-breed dogs that appear to match a prohibited breed may also be assessed under Danish law. This is a real risk for certain rescue dogs.
If your dog is one of these breeds or potentially one of them, seek legal advice before booking anything. There is no workaround.
What happens when you land in Copenhagen with a pet?
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) with a pet from Portugal is routine for EU residents. Present the EU pet passport at the border. A veterinary inspection may occur but is not always mandatory for intra-EU movements from low-risk countries.
Danish authorities (FVST) can spot-check pet documentation at the border. Ensure your pet’s EU passport is fully and correctly completed, with microchip number, vaccination dates, and veterinarian details all legible and consistent.
There is no quarantine facility wait. If your pet’s documentation is in order, they travel home with you.
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