UK to Slovenia is a low-complexity route. The United Kingdom is listed under EU Regulation 576/2013, so UK pets can enter Slovenia without a titre test or quarantine.
There are no direct UK-Ljubljana flights. Austrian Airlines via Vienna …
Each step must be completed in a precise sequence. Start early. We manage every stage and deadline.
1
Confirm microchip and current rabies vaccination
Responsible: Your UK vet
Check records.
2
Obtain UK AHC in EU listed-country format
Responsible: APHA-authorised UK Official Vet
Valid 10 days from examination.
3
Book Austrian Airlines via Vienna or Lufthansa via Frankfurt
Responsible: You
Book cargo/cabin space as appropriate.
4
Travel to Slovenia
Responsible: You
Present AHC and vaccination records at Ljubljana.
Requirements
What your pet needs to enter Slovenia
Every item below must be in place before your pet can travel. We manage and verify each one.
Microchip
Required (ISO 11784/11785).
Rabies vaccination
Required. Current vaccination within manufacturer validity.
Rabies titre test
Not required. The United Kingdom is listed under EU Regulation 576/2013. No titre test required.
Quarantine
No quarantine. EU standard entry. Documentation check at entry.
Health certificate
UK Animal Health Certificate in EU listed-country format under EU Regulation 576/2013. Issued by APHA-authorised OV.
Export permit (United Kingdom)
No export permit required from the UK.
Costs
What this route typically costs
UK Animal Health Certificate: approximately GBP 100-200
Airline cargo fee London to Ljubljana via hub: approximately GBP 200-500
IATA-compliant crate if travelling cargo
Critical points to read before you book
No direct UK-Ljubljana scheduled service. Austrian Airlines via Vienna (VIE) is the most practical routing.
Some owners drive to Vienna or Munich and fly from there - worth considering if your pet would find road travel easier than a connecting domestic flight.
EU pet passports issued after 1 January 2021 are not valid for UK-to-EU travel.
No titre test, no quarantine for this route.
Airlines
Carriers approved for this route
Not all airlines accept live animals on this route. We know which carriers to use and how to book.
AUSTRIAN
Austrian Airlines
Via Vienna (VIE). London Heathrow to Vienna then Vienna to Ljubljana (LJU). Austrian Airlines is the natural hub carrier from Ljubljana given Vienna's geographic proximity. Austrian Cargo handles larger pets. Small pets in cabin possible.
Cabin and Cargo
LUFTHANSA
Lufthansa
Via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC). London to Frankfurt/Munich then to Ljubljana. Lufthansa Cargo for larger pets. Cabin pets on European legs.
Cabin and Cargo
AIR FRANCE
Air France
Via Paris CDG. London to Paris then Paris to Ljubljana. Air France Cargo handles larger pets.
Cabin and Cargo
KLM
KLM
Via Amsterdam (AMS). KLM Cargo for larger pets. Cabin possible on shorter legs.
Cabin and Cargo
EASYJET
easyJet
easyJet does not accept pets (except registered assistance animals) on any route.
No Pets
Slovenia UVHVVR compliance requirements: data table
Requirement
Detail
Regulation
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785
EU Reg 576/2013
Rabies vaccination
Current, within validity
EU Reg 576/2013
Titre test
Not required (UK is listed)
EU Reg 576/2013
Quarantine
None
EU Reg 576/2013
Health certificate
UK AHC in EU listed-country format
UK APHA + EU Reg
Authority
UVHVVR Slovenia
UVHVVR
Entry point
Ljubljana (LJU) via hub connection
UVHVVR
EU pet passports issued on or after 1 January 2021 are not valid for pets travelling FROM the UK TO the EU.
Routing to Ljubljana: no direct UK flight - hub options
Route
Carrier
Journey (approx)
Notes
LHR - VIE - LJU
Austrian Airlines
3.5h
Most natural routing. Austrian Cargo.
LHR - FRA - LJU
Lufthansa
4h
Via Frankfurt. Lufthansa Cargo.
LHR - MUC - LJU
Lufthansa
4h
Via Munich. Lufthansa Cargo.
LHR - CDG - LJU
Air France
4.5h
Via Paris. Air France Cargo.
Drive to VIE or MUC, then fly
Various
Varies
Road: LJU to VIE 2h, LJU to MUC 3.5h.
Driving to a hub and flying from there avoids a domestic connecting flight - worth considering for larger pets or those who travel better by road.
FAQ
Common questions about United Kingdom to Slovenia pet transport
No. The United Kingdom is a listed third country under EU Regulation 576/2013. No titre test is required. You need a current rabies vaccination, ISO microchip, and a UK Animal Health Certificate in the EU listed-country format.
No scheduled direct UK-Ljubljana flights currently operate. Austrian Airlines via Vienna is the most practical routing. Some owners also drive to Vienna (2 hours) or Munich (3.5 hours) and fly from those hubs, which avoids a connecting domestic flight.
Your APHA-authorised Official Vet must issue the AHC in the EU format for listed third countries under EU Regulation 576/2013. Tell them the destination is Slovenia (EU) so they issue the correct certificate type.
Yes. Ljubljana to Vienna Airport (VIE) is around 2 hours by road. Ljubljana to Munich Airport (MUC) is around 3.5 hours. Both Vienna and Munich have multiple daily UK connections and well-established pet cargo facilities. Many Slovenia-based pet owners use this approach.
UK to Slovenia follows the same EU listed-country protocol as UK to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. No titre test, no quarantine. The main difference is the lack of direct UK-Ljubljana flights, which means you need to plan the hub connection. Austrian via Vienna is the most convenient.
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