We are unable to issue letters or certificates stating that a patient is ‘fit to fly’. Assessing whether an individual is fit to travel by air falls outside the scope of General Practice and may involve specialist assessment of the clinical risks associated with air travel.

The British Medical Association (BMA) advises that there is no statutory requirement for GPs to complete airline Fit to Fly forms or provide Fit to Fly certificates.

Where your request relates to a specialist medical condition, your hospital team may be better placed to provide the clinical information required by your airline. Pregnant women may be able to obtain the necessary documentation from their midwife or maternity team.

We recommend that you contact your airline and airport well in advance of travel to establish exactly what information or documentation is required. Please do not leave this until the last minute.

For further information, please visit the health pages of the UK Civil Aviation Authority website:

Health guidance for air travel | UK Civil Aviation Authority