How do you transport pets to and from Cyprus without breaking the bank?

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on 16 Oct 2012

We are thinking of buying a villa in Cyprus (Paphos area) to live in for part of the year. The problem we have come up against is how to transport our two cats with us. We have been quoted exorbitant rates for cargo (£900 each way) or the possibility of taking them as "excess baggage" on KLM or Lufthansa, but the flight times with connections in Amsterdam or Frankfurt are very long for animals. Has anyone come up with any airline that goes direct from UK to Cyprus and doesn't charge a fortune? Or any other way of travelling with animals? Thanks for your suggestions.

Anonymous (not verified) on 17 Oct 2012 - 09:10

You didn't mention where you live, which continent? If in Europe, driving is the best option. If from USA, there are airlines just for pets. Just google pet airlines and pet transport to Europe. Don't forget to check on quarantinne laws.

Anonymous (not verified) on 19 Oct 2012 - 22:52

Yes, sorry, forgot to say that we would be travelling back and forth from England - London. Thanks for your reply. I have now found out that Cyprus Airways carry pets directly from London to Larnaca for 1.5% of the adult fare as "excess baggage" in the hold. If not travelling from UK you can also take pets in the cabin depending on their weight - not more than 8 kilos. If anyone has any better suggestions, please let me know.

Anonymous (not verified) on 5 Jan 2015 - 20:05

I am wanting to take my 13 year old African grey Parrot and looking for cost effective options,re;flights etc

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