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Fit to fly certificate.
A doctor-issued fit to fly certificate for airline travel, on clinic letterhead or on the airline's own form, usually the same day.
Fit to fly and travel
- A doctor every time
- Today, every day.
What's involved
The doctor assesses whether it is safe for you to fly given your current health and completes a certificate, or the airline's own Medical Information Form where one is required. The assessment covers the specific reason for the certificate, whether that is recent surgery, a heart or chest condition, a recent illness, or a fracture in a cast.
Good to know
Most airlines want a certificate dated within 7 to 14 days of travel, so time your appointment accordingly, and bring the airline's own form if they have asked for one. If your reason is pregnancy or recent surgery, we have dedicated pages for those.
Fit to fly certificate at a glance
| Who it is for | Travellers who need medical clearance to fly, including after illness, surgery or a fracture |
| What the doctor checks | Your fitness to fly given your specific condition, including heart, chest and any wound or cast |
| Validity | Most airlines require a certificate dated within 7 to 14 days of travel; check your airline |
| Turnaround | Same day. Certificate in your hand when you leave, or sent the same day |
| The form | Clinic letterhead certificate, or the airline's own Medical Information Form (MEDIF) if required |
What to bring
Bring your airline's own form if they have asked for one, details of your condition or recent treatment, photo ID and a list of your medicines.
Pricing
£120 for a 15-minute consultation and certificate. Any tests or drug screening are an additional charge, confirmed with you at the consultation before anything is sent. You pay after your consultation in person; video and phone consultations are paid at booking.
Flying soon?
Today, every day. Begin your consultation online, or book a slot and see a doctor in person, by video, or by phone.
See all our medicals and certificates at /clinic/medicals-and-certificates.