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London Heathrow Airport animals for Heathrow

Importing, exporting or flying with a pet or assistance animal? Choose your journey and see exactly what to do, in order, before you reach LHR

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Choose your journey

Each step shows who is responsible: the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), the airline, or a PetAirport tool that can do the work for you.

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    Quick links for passengers

    Book a ticket

    In-cabin, in-hold or cargo with IATA-certified e-tickets from Heathrow, issued through the AviFlex agent ticketing.

    Book AVIFLEX

    Check-in Boarding Pass

    London airline check-in stages and documents, so no to run into problems when at your airline check-in desk.

    AVIPASS Check

    Entry compliance

    VESTA London checks documents against destination rules before you travel, May be required by the Ministry (MOA).

    Open VESTA

    Talk to PetDesk

    Not sure which route applies? Heathrow PetDesk coordinates with approved agents on your behalf.

    Contact PetDesK

    Where to go at LHR

    Relief areas listed from current PetAirport data. Heathrow Airport operator to confirm locations and keep them up to date. Tap any section below to view full details.

    Location:

    Category: Terminal Landside / General Area

    Note: Fully equipped with waste disposal bags and synthetic turf.

    Instructions:

    Tip: Using a lightweight harness and leash prevents a frightened pet from running away in the terminal.

    Location:

    Details: Follow airport signage to the designated airline cargo facilities for manifest drop-off and pickup procedures.

    Location:

    Access: Available near gate areas for travelers with connecting or departing flights after security screening.

    Heathrow Post Entry Quarantine

    only government post-entry quarantine facility for dogs and cats, at Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom, TW6 1APh. MOA staff transfer quarantine animals directly from LHR, so owners cannot collect them at the terminal.

    → MOA facility information

    For Heathrow Airport and handling teams

    One shared record for every animal movement, from booking to arrival.

    • Advance manifest of animals per flight, with documents already checked
    • Fewer rejected consignments and gate-side surprises for freight and airline staff
    • A single public page to direct passengers to, maintained by PetAirport and reviewed by your team
    See AviHandling