Travelling with dogs
Flying to Málaga
With a Dog
Your dog in the cabin rather than the hold. 891 nm from London, about 2 hr 10 min airborne.
From
Farnborough
FAB / EGLF
To
Malaga
AGP / LEMG
- Great-circle distance
- 891 nm
- Est. airborne time
- 2 hr 10 min
- Indicative flying charge
- £14,000
Indicative flying charge only. Pet handling, cleaning fees and any operator pet charges are additional and confirmed with the quotation.
Why people fly to Málaga with a dog
Marbella and Sotogrande have a substantial year-round British community, which means dogs making the trip repeatedly rather than once. Around two hours twenty airborne.
Worth knowing on this route
A common route for owners moving between two homes. If the dog will do the trip several times a year it is worth getting the paperwork rhythm established early.
Coming home is the regulated direction
Flying out of Great Britain is governed by the destination country’s rules. Coming back is where the APHA approved-carrier requirement applies, along with the tapeworm treatment window of 24 to 120 hours before arrival for dogs from most countries. Plan the return before you book the outbound. The rules explained.
Common questions
Can my dog travel in the cabin to Málaga?
On a qualifying chartered private aircraft your dog can normally travel in the cabin. Operator pet policies vary by size, number and breed, and are confirmed before booking.
How long is the flight to Málaga?
About 2 hr 10 min estimated airborne over 891 nm great-circle from Farnborough. Routing, winds and ATC affect the real figure.
What does my dog need to come back into Great Britain?
A microchip, valid rabies vaccination, the correct travel document and — for dogs from most countries — approved tapeworm treatment 24 to 120 hours before arrival. The carrier must hold APHA approval for the route and arrival airport.
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Approval to carry pets into Great Britain belongs to the operating carrier, not to Ben Aviation. We confirm the approving operator, route and arrival airport with your quotation. Requirements change — check current GOV.UK guidance and speak to your vet.
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