Travel recommendations for special medical needs

If you have a health condition, need medical equipment or take medication regularly, please speak with your doctor before travelling. Requirements may vary depending on the flight, airline and destination.

Travelling during pregnancy

Whether you can travel by air during pregnancy depends on the progress of your pregnancy, the stage of pregnancy and the airline’s rules. With an uncomplicated pregnancy, air travel is often possible into the later stages of pregnancy, but exact limits differ between airlines.

We recommend discussing your journey with your doctor before booking and checking the requirements for your flight. A medical certificate may be required to confirm that the pregnancy is progressing without complications and that you are fit to fly. The expected date of delivery may also need to be stated.

Taking medication with you

Keep essential medication in your hand baggage so that it remains available throughout your journey. Where possible, keep medication in its original packaging and make sure it is clearly labelled.

If you are travelling with prescription medication, injections or medical equipment, we recommend carrying a medical certificate. It should confirm the need for the treatment and should ideally be issued in English. Certain medicines may be subject to specific customs or entry requirements.

Preparing medical documents

Before travelling, ask your doctor for a summary of your key health information. This may include relevant diagnoses, allergies, your blood group and a list of medication stating the active ingredients.

These documents may be helpful if your baggage is delayed or if you need medical assistance abroad. For advice about health insurance cover while abroad, please contact your health insurer or doctor’s practice.

Medical equipment and assistance during your flight

If you wish to take medical equipment with you or use it during the flight, please let us know as early as possible. In certain cases, the airline may require additional medical information or a form to assess your fitness to fly.

We are happy to help with general questions about travel preparation, documents or medical assistance requirements.