How We Flew Our Dog From Australia to Europe (32 Dogs on a Plane) — Key Takeaways
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How We Flew Our Dog From Australia to Europe (32 Dogs on a Plane)
Making Moves Podcast10mMay 31, 2026
Watch the originalSky Pets (skypets.com) operates chartered pet-friendly flights between Australia, Europe, and the US, allowing dogs to ride in-cabin rather than cargo — a viable option for Australian pet owners previously locked out of long-haul travel with their animals.
Key takeaways
Sky Pets charters full planes for dogs+owners: Australia↔Europe/US
Sky Pets charters full planes for dogs+owners: Australia↔Europe/US
- 32 dogs, 2 cats, 29 humans on one flight — dogs ride in-cabin, sit on seats, not cargo.
- Company handles all paperwork, vaccinations, vet checks, quarantine booking, and EU pet passports.
Non-Australian dogs face 30-day quarantine entering Australia
Non-Australian dogs face 30-day quarantine entering Australia
- Australian dogs: 10-day quarantine in Melbourne. Foreign dogs: ~30 days — may not be worth it for short stays.
- Rabies vaccine, microchip, and extensive paperwork must be prepared well in advance.
Europe allows dogs in shops, restaurants, buses, and trains — exceeds Australia
Europe allows dogs in shops, restaurants, buses, and trains — exceeds Australia
- In London, dog entered shopping centers, cafes, double-decker buses, and trains without issue.
- Spain offered hiking trails and river swimming access — cross-border dog travel by car is straightforward.
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In this video
- 1mMeet Kobi
- 1mHow we got him from Australia to Europe
- 1mSky Pets: the chartered plane just for dogs
- 3mThe Mombasa reroute
- 4m32 dogs on a plane (quieter than babies)
- 5mLanding in London, vet checks and pet passports
- 6mLondon is more dog-friendly than Australia
- 7mSpain with Kobi: hikes, river swims, dog cafes
- 8mQuarantine prep going back to Australia
- 9mWhy I'd never put him in cargo
- 10mMore airlines need to do this
“I felt were more welcome than people in most places, which was just awesome.”
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