Petfly is one of the more credential-heavy pet relocation operators researched for this site - a dual IPATA-awarded and IATA-accredited agent, which matters because those are genuine third-party memberships you can verify independently, not just a claim on a homepage. Over 20,000 pets relocated worldwide, per the company's own count.
What sets Petfly apart operationally is oddly specific and easy to verify: Petfly states it is the only pet relocation company in India with an entrance inside Indira Gandhi International Airport - and real customer testimonials back this up independently, describing being personally guided inside the terminal and met at the gate on return journeys, rather than handed off at a curb. The company also runs an owned veterinary clinic (Dr Choudhary Veterinary Care and Research) rather than referring you to an outside vet for the travel-clearance appointment - a logistical simplification that matters when you're already managing a complicated international move.
How the process works
An initial consultation gathers your pet details and travel requirements, followed by a documented relocation plan, full paperwork handling, a required vet visit for travel clearance, home pickup through airport check-in, and collection at the destination airport. Real testimonials describe international moves specifically - cats to France, a dog round-trip to the Netherlands and back - with regular photo updates during transit.
Who this is actually for
- Pet parents relocating internationally who want a provider with verifiable third-party accreditation (IPATA/IATA), not just self-reported experience
- Anyone specifically flying out of or into Delhi, given the airport-access advantage is Delhi-specific
- Pet parents who want in-house veterinary support as part of the relocation process rather than a referral to an outside clinic
- Not the right service for a same-day local trip - that is what a dedicated pet taxi service is for instead
Why having an in-house vet clinic actually matters here
Most relocation companies coordinate with an outside veterinarian for the fit-to-fly certificate every move requires - a document that typically has to be issued within a tight window before departure, sometimes as little as 24–48 hours. Having the clinic and the relocation team under one roof removes a genuine point of failure: no chasing external vet availability at the exact moment your travel dates are locked in, no separate appointment to schedule around someone else's calendar.
This matters most when something changes last minute - an airline reschedules, a document needs a same-day correction, or your pet needs a final health check the day before departure. Coordinating that internally, rather than between two separate businesses, is a real practical advantage, not just a nice-to-have credential.
