Pregnancy fit-to-fly certificate
Most airlines require a signed GP letter to fly after 28 weeks. Get yours without a clinic visit, most same day, all by 9AM next morning.
✔ Accepted by UK and international airlines.
✔ GMC and FCDO registered doctors.
✔ Most same day. All by 9AM next morning.
From £49.
✔ Full refund if the GP cannot issue.
GET MY FIT TO FLY 
Please check your airline's specific pregnancy policy before applying, as gestational cut-offs and documentation requirements vary by carrier.
Excellent service. Not long after filling in the entire form, I got connected to a Doctor and the process went very smoothly. Highly recommended.- Mary, London W7
Super quick response, highly recommended service. - Kurt, London SW6
How It Works
Complete a short online questionnaire
No appointment required. Complete a short medical questionnaire and upload any supporting evidence.
Doctor reviews your evidence
A GMC-registered doctor reviews your submission individually. No automated approvals.
✔ Full refund if the GP cannot issue.
Receive your certificate
Certificates arrive most same day, all by 9AM next morning, delivered as a signed PDF direct to your inbox.
What our patients say
Verified reviews from real MedicalCert patients
Anne S.
July 2025
Certificate by 9am — we made our flight
This company did exactly what they said they would. They got us our medical certificate by 9am the next day. Without them we wouldn't have been able to fly to Australia.
Mrs B.
July 2025
Super fast — and cheaper than my GP
The service was super fast and I received the certificate within 24 hours. I paid for the express service and it still cost less than my GP would have charged. Highly recommend.
Laura R.
June 2025
Quick and exactly what I needed
Quick service. Got what I needed. The process was smooth and straightforward, and I received everything I required without any hassle.
Pregnancy Fit to Fly Certificate
A pregnancy fit to fly certificate is a medical document issued by a GMC-registered doctor confirming your estimated due date, that your pregnancy is uncomplicated, and that air travel is clinically appropriate at the time of assessment. Most UK airlines require this documentation once you pass 28 weeks of gestation.
Without a certificate, airlines will refuse boarding from 28 weeks onwards — regardless of how well you feel. A MedicalCert pregnancy fit to fly certificate carries the same clinical weight as one from your NHS GP or midwife, is accepted by all major UK carriers, and can be issued the same day.
Gestation Thresholds — When Do You Need a Certificate?
The bands below reflect standard UK airline policy and UK Civil Aviation Authority guidance. You must specify your gestation at both outbound and return departure dates — if your return gestation exceeds the airline’s cut-off, travel cannot be permitted regardless of when the certificate was issued.
Airline Pregnancy Policies — Major UK Carriers
Policies shown are general guidelines. Always confirm requirements directly with your airline before booking — some carriers require their own specific form rather than a general letter.
| Airline | Certificate from | Cut-off (singleton) | Cut-off (multiples) |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways | 28 weeks | End of week 36 | End of week 32 |
| Ryanair | 28 weeks | End of week 36 | End of week 32 |
| easyJet | 28 weeks | End of week 35 | End of week 32 |
| Jet2 | 28 weeks | End of week 35 | End of week 33 |
| TUI | 28 weeks | End of week 36 | End of week 32 |
| Virgin Atlantic | 28 weeks | End of week 36 | End of week 32 |
Ryanair requires the certificate to be dated within 2 weeks of the departure date. Check your specific carrier’s policy before ordering.
Who May Not Be Eligible
A certificate is issued only where clinically appropriate. If any of the following apply, the doctor may be unable to issue remotely — in-person assessment by your midwife or obstetric team is strongly advised:
If the doctor cannot issue a certificate, a full refund is provided.
DVT Risk During Pregnancy Flights
Pregnancy significantly increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during air travel due to reduced circulation and prolonged sitting. The risk is highest in the third trimester and on long-haul routes.
Standard DVT precautions for pregnant flyers
If you are cleared to fly: wear graduated compression stockings (class 1 or 2), stay mobile in the cabin on long-haul flights, stay well hydrated, and avoid alcohol. Your GP or midwife should advise whether additional thromboprophylaxis — such as low molecular weight heparin — is appropriate for your specific risk profile before travel.
What Your Certificate Includes
Every MedicalCert pregnancy fit to fly certificate contains the elements airlines require at check-in and the boarding gate:
Certificate contents
- ✔Your name, date of birth, and contact details
- ✔Estimated due date (EDD)
- ✔Gestation at outbound and return departure dates
- ✔Singleton or multiple pregnancy confirmed
- ✔Confirmation the pregnancy is uncomplicated and air travel is clinically appropriate
- ✔GMC registration number of the signing doctor
- ✔Unique QR code for airline verification
You must upload your most recent maternity notes or antenatal summary with your submission. If your airline has its own form, include it and the doctor will complete it alongside the standard certificate.
How to Get a Pregnancy Fit to Fly Certificate
Complete the online consultation form
Provide your gestation, estimated due date, travel dates, airline, and relevant medical history. Upload your most recent maternity notes or antenatal summary.
GMC-registered doctor reviews your case
Your submission is reviewed the same day. If further information is needed the doctor may contact you before issuing.
Certificate delivered to your inbox
If clinically appropriate, your signed PDF certificate arrives same day (submit before 9pm) or by 9am next morning. If the doctor cannot issue, you receive a full refund.
Present at check-in or the boarding gate
Carry the certificate in your hand luggage. Staff may request it at check-in, bag drop, or the gate — particularly on international routes.
Pregnancy Fit to Fly FAQs
Clinically Reviewed By
Dr Maria Knobel
Medical Director, Nobel Medical LLC
GMC Registration
► 7495073 – View on GMC register