Animal Transport
Animali di piccole dimensioni
They can travel in the cabin if placed in a container with a waterproof and absorbent base that does not exceed 40x28x26 cm in size and has a total weight of no more than 10 kg.
Animali di grossa taglia
They can travel in the hold (pressurized and heated) in an appropriately sized container.
In both cases, we recommend checking with travel agencies or the airline to determine the carrier’s transportation policies.
Since there is a limit to the number of animals that can be carried on each flight, it is always recommended to book for pets as well. Transportation prices vary depending on the airline. Guide dogs are transported free of charge.
As a general rule, the animal must be vaccinated against the main diseases and accompanied by a health record.
Specifically, regarding the rabies vaccination, if departing/arriving from other Italian regions, the dog (or cat/ferret) must be properly registered with the pet registry and accompanied by a registration card showing the chip number; if departing/arriving from another EU country, the animal must be registered and accompanied by a European Pet Passport showing the chip number and proof of rabies vaccination; If departing/arriving from a non-EU country, the animal must be registered in the country of origin and accompanied by an international certificate showing the chip number and proof of rabies vaccination.
In all cases, on public transport, ships, or planes, only dogs that have received basic prophylactic treatments (against ectoparasites and endoparasites and against the most common diseases: distemper, parvovirus, and leptospirosis) may be transported.
Visit the Ministry of Health website for more information on transport conditions for traveling with your pets.
They can travel in the hold (pressurized and heated) in an appropriately sized container.
In both cases, it is recommended to check with travel agencies or the airline for the carrier’s transportation policies.
Since there is a limit to the number of animals that can be carried on each flight, it is always recommended to book for pets as well. Transportation prices vary depending on the airline. The transportation of guide dogs for the blind is completely free.
As a general rule, the animal must be vaccinated against the main diseases and accompanied by its health record.
Specifically, regarding the rabies vaccination, if departing/arriving from other Italian regions, the dog (or cat/ferret) must be properly registered with the pet registry and accompanied by a registration form showing the chip number. If departing/arriving from another EU country, the animal must be registered with the registry and accompanied by a European Passport showing the chip number and proof of rabies vaccination. If departing/arriving from a non-EU country, the animal must be registered with the registry of its country of origin and accompanied by an International Certificate showing the chip number and proof of rabies vaccination.
In all cases, only dogs that have received basic prophylactic treatment (against ectoparasites and endoparasites and against the most common diseases: distemper, parvovirus, and leptospirosis) may be transported on public transport, ships, or planes.
Visit the Ministry of Health website for more information on the conditions of carriage for traveling with your pets.
Check the conditions of carriage on the airline websites.
For the most faithful companions of Costa Smeralda passengers, the new “airport pet relief” is available. This approximately 60 square meter area is located beyond the security checkpoints, where passengers’ four-legged friends will find a green area equipped with a watering hole and toys to share with other pets in transit.
