Flights from Costa Rica with your dog
Compare flight prices departing from Costa Rica and prepare your dog's journey: airline policies, documents and entry requirements.
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Travelling from Costa Rica with your dog
Are you planning to fly from Costa Rica with your dog? Beyond the ticket price, travelling with a pet requires specific preparation: choosing the airline, deciding between cabin or hold travel, selecting an approved carrier, preparing veterinary documents and checking entry rules. This page brings together popular routes from Costa Rica and the key requirements for a smoother journey with your dog.
Departure requirements from Costa Rica with a dog
When travelling from Costa Rica with your dog, make sure the dog's documents (health record, vaccinations and microchip) are up to date and meet the destination country's requirements. Also check animal-export rules that apply at departure. See our destination rules guide for a detailed country-by-country list.
Tips for travelling from Costa Rica with your dog
- •Book early: the number of pet places on each flight is limited.
- •Choose an IATA-compliant travel crate large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around comfortably.
- •Help your dog get used to the crate several weeks before departure.
- •Avoid long layovers and flights during very hot weather if your dog will travel in the hold.
- •Bring the health record, vaccination evidence and enough water and food.