Travel
Fit to fly assessment
An assessment and a doctor's letter, for airlines that ask for one before you travel.
- You receive
- Doctor's letter
- Appointment
- About 15 minutes
- Price
- £100
When you need one
Airlines sometimes want a doctor's letter before you fly. It's common after surgery, later in pregnancy, or if you need oxygen or medical equipment on board.
The doctor assesses you and writes a letter setting out what they found. What it says depends on the assessment, so we can't tell you the outcome beforehand.
Usually booked for
- Passengers whose airline has asked for a doctor's letter
- Travel after recent surgery or a recent illness
- Travel with oxygen or medical equipment
What's included
- A review of your medical history and current medications
- An examination appropriate to the reason for the request
- A signed letter recording the doctor's findings
How it works
Step 1: Book online
Choose a time that suits you. Book well before your flight in case your airline asks for anything more.
Step 2: Your assessment
Bring photo ID, a list of your medication, and any hospital or specialist letters about why you need the assessment.
Step 3: Your letter
Where the assessment supports it, the doctor signs your letter at the end of the appointment.
What to bring
- Your passport or photo ID
- A list of your current medications
- Any discharge summary, scan report or specialist letter about the reason you are travelling
- Your airline form, if it has given you one
Check your airline's requirements first. Some specify how recent the letter must be, or ask for their own form to be completed.
Questions
How close to my flight should I book?
Check your airline first. Many ask for a letter dated within a set number of days of travel, so book inside that window and leave time for anything further they ask for.
Will my airline accept the letter?
Each airline sets its own requirements. Bring any form or guidance your airline has given you and the doctor will complete what it asks for.
Can you tell me in advance whether I am fit to fly?
No. The letter records the doctor's findings from the assessment, so the outcome cannot be given beforehand.
What should I bring?
Photo ID, a list of your current medications, and any discharge summary, scan report or specialist letter about the reason you are travelling.
Book your driver medical
Pick a time online, including evenings and weekends. Pay when you book or at the clinic.