~7 hours direct · Pets in cabin
London to Dubai pet charter
Relocating to the UAE with your dog or cat? Buy a seat on our shared private charter and fly direct from London with your pet in the cabin, paperwork included.
Scheduled departures
London to Dubai charter dates
Each seat covers one passenger travelling with one pet in the cabin. Second passengers and additional pets can be added — just tell us what you need.
See every route and date on our scheduled charter flights page.
The flight
London to Dubai with your pet beside you
Our busiest corridor. You depart from a private terminal, board with your pet, and fly direct to Dubai in roughly seven hours without a crate room, a cargo warehouse or a separation at check-in.
Seats are sold individually, so you share the aircraft with a small number of other owners and their pets rather than paying for a whole charter.
- Direct, around seven hours
- Private terminal departure in the UK
- Pet in the cabin for the entire flight
- All breeds welcome, including snub-nosed
- UAE import permit and health certificate arranged
- Arrival formalities handled in Dubai
Preparing
What to organise before departure
The UK-to-UAE paperwork chain is predictable but it is not instant. Starting early is the single biggest thing you can do to protect your travel date.
Microchip
An ISO-compliant microchip must be in place and recorded before the rabies vaccination.
Rabies vaccination
Current at the time of travel, with the certificate details matching the microchip number exactly.
UAE import permit
Applied for in advance of departure and valid on your travel date.
Health certificate
Issued and government-endorsed within the short window before the flight.
Parasite treatment
Administered and recorded inside the required window.
Carrier or crate
Sized for cabin travel — we confirm dimensions once we know your pet.
Questions
London to Dubai charter FAQs
How long is the London to Dubai pet charter flight?
Roughly seven hours direct, with no connections, no transit stops and no time spent in a cargo terminal at either end.
Does my pet sit with me?
Yes. Every pet on our charters travels in the cabin beside its owner. Nothing travels in the hold.
What paperwork does the UAE require?
A UAE import permit issued before departure, an ISO microchip, a current rabies vaccination, a government-endorsed veterinary health certificate from the UK, and parasite treatment within the required window. We prepare and track all of it.
Can snub-nosed breeds fly this route?
Yes. Because your pet travels in the cabin, the summer heat embargoes and breed restrictions that block bulldogs, pugs, Persians and similar breeds from commercial cargo do not apply.
Can I bring two pets or a second passenger?
Yes. A seat covers one passenger with one pet in the cabin, and second passengers or additional pets can be added to your booking on request.
What happens when we land in Dubai?
You are met on arrival and we handle customs and veterinary formalities for you, so you and your pet can go straight to your new home.
Where to next
Dubai to London
The return leg, for pets heading back to the UK.
Amsterdam to Dubai
Our other Northern European departure point.
Shared Private Pet Charters
How shared charters work and what a seat includes.
Pet Relocation Dubai
UAE import rules, permits and timelines in detail.
Pet Cargo Relocation
If charter dates don't fit your move.
Contact
Speak to Penny about this route.
Check London to Dubai availability
Tell us your preferred date and your pet's breed and weight, and Penny will confirm the seat and paperwork timeline.