When booking your ticket, you must notify the airline that you will transport an animal. This means that the number of transported animals is limited.

Before departure you must enquire about possible requirements and limitations related to the entry of animals into your destination country. Standard conditions for travelling with animals are applicable in the countries of the European Union. The conditions can be found on the information web pages of the State Veterinary Administration.

Information on specific requirements related to examination and vaccinations in several countries (also within the EU) can also be found on this website. The animal must be marked both with the required tag, as well as a tag being located on the box. This tag must contain your contact information both in the country of departure and the country of destination.

Animals can be transported on board the plane:
- in the cabin as cabin luggage
- in the loading area as dispatched luggage
- in the loading area as goods

The majority of airlines only allow for the transport of dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets, and specifically not heavier than eight kilograms. While a fee for transportation of animals must be paid, dogs for disabled travellers are transported for free and without a box. In the case of export or import of animals, please refer to the Border Veterinary Administration of the Czech Republic or of another member state. The services of the Veterinary Station at Ruzyně are also used during the transportation of animals to zoos or during the import of small mammals, aquarium and terrarium animals for commerce with breeding needs and other animal products.

The reception and dispensation of packages at the Veterinary Station is ensured by employees of Prague Airport. The period of the package dispensation is not limited, but the consignment is dispatched only after examination by a vet.

Working hours of official vets:
Mon-Fri 7:00 – 21:30
Sat-Sun 9:00 – 17:00 – phone emergency
Phone: +420 220 113 267