Where do you pick up pets at Heathrow?

Heathrow Animal Reception Centre
Pets arriving at Heathrow are collected from Heathrow Animal Reception Centre (HARC). They aim to have pet arrivals ready within six to eight hours of arrival.

Is Heathrow pet friendly?

Heathrow Airport, a 21st-Century Noah’s Ark To provide the best service for these animals, the London hub has one of the best air-conditioned, most comfortable animal reception centers off of Terminal 4 (the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre, or HARC).

Can you fly out of UK with pet in cabin?

Pets are permitted in-cabin on flights exiting the UK, although the number of airlines offering this service is limited. As of July 2019, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa all allow in-cabin pet travel from the UK to the US.

Where do you pick up pets at the airport?

cargo facility
You will need to check your pet in and pick it up at the cargo facility of your airline which is typically located on airport grounds but not in the airport terminal. Sometimes these terms, checked baggage or air cargo, create a false impression, but both describe humane ways of transporting animals.

Are dogs allowed in arrivals at Heathrow?

No animals or pets are allowed into the terminals apart from Guide dogs and hearing dogs. If you are travelling with your pet you must make sure they are in an IATA approved pet carrier. This service is handled in each terminal by the Excess baggage Company.

Which UK airlines allow dogs?

Pet-friendly airlines from UK

• British Airways. When you book British Airways flights, they only allow your pet to travel in the cargo.
• Virgin Atlantic. Unless you have an assistance dog, your pet can only travel in the hold.
• KLM.
• Lufthansa.
• Air France.
• Vueling.
• TUI.
• Aegean Airlines.

How do you check in with a pet at the airport?

Check in: If you are traveling with a pet in-cabin, you must check-in at the airport with your pet. It is important to leave time in your travel schedule to check your pet in at the counter since you will not be able to check them in online or at a kiosk. Security: Pets do not go through the x-ray machine for baggage.

Which UK airlines allow pets in cabin?

Which UK airlines allow pets in cabin? The main 3 airlines that allow pets in the cabin are: KLM, Lufthansa and TUI.

Are cats allowed on planes?

Small dogs, cats and household birds can travel in the cabin for a one-way fee, collected at check-in. They must be able to fit in a small, ventilated pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you.

How much does it cost to stay at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre?

Pets can stay longer at a rate of £52 per additional day. All pets imported under the Pet Travel Scheme through the Centre get a vet check, microchip scan, bathroom break, and individual kennel to rest in while waiting on pickup. About 16,000 dogs and cats passed through the Centre last year.

Where is the customs office for live animals?

Efficiently customs clearing live animal arrivals 24hrs a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our airport office is located within The Animal Reception Centre at Heathrow. We have won the trust of most major airlines. We work with them exclusively, along with other agents and the regular owner travelling with their pet.

How long does it take to get a pet out of Heathrow?

First, here’s the process: upon arrival at Heathrow, pets are transferred to the HARC for their vet check and customs clearance — a process that can take 6–8 hours to complete (times can increase during peak times). After the check is finished, pets are released into the care of the designated pet owner or agent, who shows a photo ID.

When do you go through customs at Heathrow?

You’ll pass UK Customs after baggage reclaim, before you enter the public arrivals area. If your journey started in a European Union (EU) country and you have nothing to declare, use the blue exit. If you have goods to declare, go to the red Customs point.