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Pet travel to Aberdeen
AHC-compliant Scottish entry with APHA coordination for Aberdeen International Airport and Deeside access.
Clearance & Entry
What's required to enter.
- 1
Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued within 10 days of travel
- 2
ISO-compliant microchip (15-digit)
- 3
Rabies vaccination — minimum 21 days before entry
- 4
Tapeworm treatment (dogs only) within 24–120 hours of scheduled GB arrival
These are the official entry rules for Scotland.
Read our step-by-step compliance guide covering every document, timing window, and government contact for Scotland.
Scotland uses UK-wide APHA regulations post-Brexit. The EU Pet Passport is no longer accepted. APHA-approved vets must issue the AHC. Aberdeen Airport has a designated APHA border inspection post for non-UK pets.
— Paws en Route Compliance Team
Our process
How we handle Aberdeen.
Documentation Review
We audit every certificate, vaccination record, and microchip date against the exact requirements for Aberdeen.
Permit Filing
Our team files all import permits and advance notifications on your behalf, tracking approval status in real time.
Veterinary Coordination
We work with your vet or our partner clinics to issue compliant health certificates timed precisely to departure.
Airport Concierge
A dedicated chaperone manages customs inspection, APHIS or border authority clearance, and handover at destination.
Local Logistics
Getting your pet into Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) primarily serves UK domestic and European routes. International pet arrivals typically route via LHR for APHA clearance before onward connection to Aberdeen.
Entry Airports
Supported Airlines
At a glance
Lead time
14–28 days
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Pet-Friendly Stays
Where to rest in Aberdeen.
Apartrooms Aberdeen
Apartrooms Aberdeen is pet friendly! Dogs of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Cats may also be allowed by request. An off-leash area is
Aspect Apartments City Centre
This property allows dogs of any size for an additional fee of £20 per stay. Sorry, no cats.
The Cock and Bull
The Cock and Bull allows dogs of any size for no additional fee. Sorry, no cats.
Paws en Route
Not seeing your ideal stay? Our concierge knows every pet-friendly property in Aberdeen.
Paws en route members get waived pet fees at select partner properties in Aberdeen. Ask your concierge which properties are currently in the programme.
Getting Around
Navigating Aberdeen with your pet.
One of the biggest anxieties of pet travel is local transit. Here's everything you need to know before you land.
Public Transit
First Aberdeen buses permit small dogs in carriers. ScotRail trains connect Aberdeen to Deeside and beyond with dogs travelling free on leads.
Private Cars
Car hire is recommended for exploring Royal Deeside and coastal parks. Our vetted transfer network covers Aberdeen Airport and city hotels.
On Foot
Union Street and the Beach Boulevard promenade are fully walkable. We provide maps of Duthie Park, Hazlehead, and Seaton Park off-lead zones.
Private Ground Transport
Climate-controlled, GPS-tracked fleet. Seamless door-to-door service between cities or to your final destination.
Experiences & Culture
Aberdeen, with your dog.
Every pet's travel style is different. Contact our team for customised local intelligence and pet-friendly recommendations for Aberdeen.
Pet-Friendly Dining
Eat out, dog in tow.
Verified dog-welcoming restaurants, cafés, and markets in Aberdeen. Policy notes confirmed by our local team.
Terrace Dining
The Silver Darling
Footdee, Harbour
Dogs welcome on the outdoor harbour terrace; water bowls provided on request.
Casual
Foodstory Café
City Centre
Aberdeen's most dog-friendly café; water bowls always available and dogs welcome inside.
Market
Aberdeen Farmers Market
Castlegate
Open-air Saturday market; leashed dogs welcome throughout.
Supply & Stores
Pet food & supply stores
Big Box
Pets at Home Aberdeen
Berryden Retail Park, Aberdeen AB25 3SG
Full prescription diet range; Vets4Pets in-store clinic for health certificate coordination.
Specialty Food
The Pet Shop Aberdeen
288 George St, Aberdeen AB25 1HY
Independent specialist stocking raw, freeze-dried, and grain-free premium brands.
Local Infrastructure
Know before you land.
Emergency resources, export-certified clinics, and vetted boarding — vetted and saved before departure.
Emergency Vet
Northern Veterinary Clinic Aberdeen
Export Clinic
Vets4Pets Aberdeen Beach
Unit 1 Beach Leisure Centre, Aberdeen AB24 5NR
2 km from city centre
Mon–Sat 9:00–18:00
Boarding & Daycare
Paws & Claws Boarding Aberdeen
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Get a custom quote for Aberdeen.
We handle the flights, the veterinary compliance, and the door-to-door logistics. Tell us where you're starting from, and we'll calculate the route to Aberdeen.
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Your Preparation Timeline
We build a personalised calendar for Aberdeen: permits, vet appointments, and health certificates timed precisely to your departure window so nothing expires before you board.
Local Intelligence, Pre-loaded
Vetted stays, pet-safe transit routes, and emergency contacts, all curated for Aberdeen and confirmed before you land, so your first day is calm.
Common questions about Aberdeen.
Everything you're likely wondering before you start the process.
