Can I travel from the UK to Finland or from Finland to the UK with my dog?
Yes, but please note that Finland and the UK have different rules regulating how your dog has to be transported.
From UK to Finland
When travelling from the UK to Finland, you can bring your pet on the same flight with you as special baggage. Depending on its size and weight, your pet can travel either in the cabin or in the hold of the aircraft.
Dog’s and carrier’s total weight | Transportation type |
|---|---|
Max. 8kg (17lb) | In cabin as a special baggage |
Max. 50–75kg (110–165lb)* | In the hold of the aircraft as a special baggage |
| Over 50–75kg (over 110–165lb)* | Cargo |
* 75kg on Finnair-operated flights, 50kg on Norra-operated flights.
Please make the booking online and let us know about your pet without any delay (within 24 h) by contacting us via our chat service. Please have at hand the dimensions of the pet transportation container as well as the total weight of the pet and the container. If we cannot accept your pet for the flights requested, you can get refund of your ticket.
If you already have a booking, please notify us about the pet via our chat service. Please also note, that prior approval is needed from the airline. You can check in for the flight at the airport’s passenger terminal. A fixed fee applies.
From Finland to UK
Due to local regulations the importation of dogs or other pets as special baggage is not allowed to/via the UK and they must always be transported as cargo.
Dog’s and carrier’s total weight | Transportation type |
|---|---|
All weights | Cargo |
Also, the importation to/via South Africa, Hong Kong and Australia as a special baggage is not allowed. To these countries, live animals must always be transported as cargo.
When your pet is transported as cargo, you need to make the reservation through Finnair Cargo and the pet must be dropped off and picked up from the cargo terminal. The transportation fee depends on, for example, the size and weight of your pet together with the transportation box.
Read more about travelling with pets on Finnair flights and find more FAQ's about animal transportation