Flying with Your Dog to Australia
Australia has some of the strictest biosecurity rules in the world. Only dogs from approved countries can enter, and ALL dogs must complete mandatory quarantine. Plan 6+ months ahead.
Key Requirements for Australia
- Must be from an approved country (Category 1-3)
- Import permit required before travel
- Minimum 10-day quarantine in Melbourne facility
- Rabies titer test (RNATT) required
- Multiple vet visits over 6+ month period
- No brachycephalic breeds on many airlines to Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
Airports in Australia
Adelaide
Adelaide International Airport
Brisbane
Brisbane International Airport
Cairns
Cairns International Airport
Canberra
Canberra International Airport
Darwin
Darwin International Airport
Gold Coast
Gold Coast Airport
Hobart
Hobart International Airport
Melbourne
Avalon Airport
Melbourne
Melbourne International Airport
Perth
Perth International Airport
Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Townsville
Townsville Airport
Williamtown
Newcastle Airport
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Start Travel CheckQuick Facts
- Cabin Pets
- Not Allowed
- Quarantine
- 10 days
- Airports
- 13
- Last Updated
- 2026
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