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Flying while pregnant from Ireland

Flying pregnant rules depend on the airline, route and stage of pregnancy. Compare the carrier's certificate requirements, advice and travel limits separately below. Rules change: check with the airline before booking.

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HSE information before booking

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Compare the airline's own wording

Choose the airline operating the flight and read its linked policy. Advice and a certificate requirement are separate fields. Where a policy gives permission up to a stage rather than a separate prohibition, the airline's block keeps that wording. A missing field is not confirmed.

Aer Lingus's block covers its European section only. No transatlantic clearance rule is published here. Finnair's block preserves its flight-duration distinctions and day notation. Loganair's geographical exception is quoted beside its general rule.

Ryanair

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Carrier advice
If you have any doubts about your suitability to fly or if you have had any complications while pregnant, please consult your doctor before booking your flights.Carrier advice · Checked
Certificate and documents
Once a pregnancy reaches its 28th week, you will need to carry a completed 'fit to fly' letter from your doctor/midwife;Carrier certificate rule · Checked
Travel limits
If you have a single pregnancy, travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 36th week of your pregnancy;Carrier travel rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
For a twin/triplet pregnancy, a 'fit to fly' letter is required between 28-32 weeks, and travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 32 nd week of pregnancy.Multiple-pregnancy certificate rule · Checked

Route scope: not confirmed.

Aer Lingus

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Flights within EuropeCarrier scope · Checked

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Certificate and documents
Between weeks 28-35: Your doctor must complete an Expectant Mother Travel Advice Form and if asked, you must present it at check in and/or the boarding gate. This applies if pregnancy is between 28 and 35 weeks for any part of the journey.Carrier certificate rule · Checked
Travel limits
Week 36 or over: You cannot travel on Aer Lingus flights.Carrier travel rule · Checked

Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

easyJet

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Carrier advice
If you have had any complications during your pregnancy please see your doctor before flying with us.Carrier advice · Checked
Certificate and documents
If you're pregnant, you can travel up until the end of your 35th week (32nd week for multiple pregnancies) and you don't need to bring a medical certificate.Carrier certificate rule · Checked
Travel limits
Please make sure you complete all return journeys no later than week 32/35 depending on pregnancy type.Carrier return-journey wording · Checked

Route scope, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

British Airways

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Certificate and documents
We require you to have our pregnancy form, or an official letter, completed and stamped by your Doctor or Midwife. This is required once you reach week 28 of your pregnancy. Travelling earlier than 28 weeks does not require any paperwork.Carrier certificate rule · Checked The document should be dated as close to your travel date as possible and covers you for your entire journey (outbound and return), provided you do not require any medical care during your trip.Carrier document details · Checked
Travel limits
For your and your baby's safety, you cannot fly after: The end of the 36th week if you are pregnant with one babyCarrier travel rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
The end of the 32nd week if you are pregnant with more than one babyMultiple-pregnancy travel rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice: not confirmed.

TUI Airways

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If you're not flying with TUI Airways, please contact the airline you're flying with as they may have different guidelines on flying while you're pregnant.Carrier scope · Checked

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Certificate and documents
Single pregnancies From the beginning of the 29th week to the end of the 36th week, you'll need a medical certificate to fly with us.Carrier certificate rule · Checked It must be issued and signed by a doctor or attending midwife It needs to have been issued within 14 days of your departure date It needs to state if the pregnancy is single or multiple It also needs to have the number of weeks of pregnancy and the expected date of delivery It must confirm that you're fit to flyCarrier document details · Checked If you've had complications within your first 28 weeks, you'll need a medical certificate to confirm you're fit to fly.Carrier clearance rule · Checked
Travel limits
You'll need to have flown home before the start of your 37th week, as from the start of your 37th week, you won't be able to travel.Carrier travel rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
Multiple pregnancies From the beginning of the 29th week to the end of the 32nd week, you'll need a medical certificate to fly with us.Multiple-pregnancy certificate rule · Checked You'll need to have flown home before the start of your 33rd week, as from the beginning of the 33rd week, pregnant people with a multiple pregnancy won't be able to travel with us.Multiple-pregnancy travel rule · Checked

Carrier advice: not confirmed.

KLM

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Carrier advice
We advise you to get medical clearance from your physician before you board the aircraft. You don't have to submit this to us in advance.Carrier advice · Checked We advise you to stop flying when you are 36 weeks pregnant. If you are carrying multiples or have had pregnancy complications before, we recommend that you consult your physician.Carrier stage advice · Checked

Route scope, Certificate and documents, Travel limits, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

Air France

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Carrier advice
However, we recommend you seek your doctor's opinion before traveling.Carrier advice · Checked Avoid travel starting from week 37 of your pregnancy and during the 7 days following childbirth.Carrier stage advice · Checked
Certificate and documents
You do not need medical clearance to fly with Air France.Carrier clearance rule · Checked

Route scope, Travel limits, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

Lufthansa

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Carrier advice
Beyond the 28th week of their pregnancies, however, we recommend that travellers carry an up-to-date certificate from a gynaecologist which includes the following: Confirmation that the pregnancy is progressing without complications The expected due date The gynaecologist should expressly state that the patient's pregnancy does not prevent her from flying.Carrier advice · Checked
Certificate and documents
Lufthansa allows travellers whose pregnancies have progressed without complications to fly without a medical certificate from a gynaecologist until the end of the 36th week of pregnancy, or until four weeks before the expected due date.Carrier certificate rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
In the case of uncomplicated twin or multiple pregnancies, flying is possible up to the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy.Carrier multiple-pregnancy wording · Checked

Route scope: not confirmed.

SWISS

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Carrier advice
While it is not a requirement, we recommend that expectant mothers beyond the 28th week of their pregnancy carry a medical certificate with them stating that their pregnancy is proceeding smoothly and does not prevent the patient from flying. The expected delivery date should also be stated.Carrier advice · Checked
Travel limits
Until the end of the 36th week of pregnancy, i.e. until four weeks before the expected delivery date, expectant mothers whose pregnancy has progressed smoothly and without complications can travel on SWISS flights.Carrier stage wording · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
If you are expecting a multiple birth and the pregnancy is proceeding without complications, you can fly until the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy.Carrier multiple-pregnancy wording · Checked

Route scope, Certificate and documents: not confirmed.

Vueling

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Certificate and documents
f you're between weeks 28 and 35 (inclusive), you must bring the original medical authorisation confirming that you are able to fly.Carrier certificate rule · Checked This authorisation must also include its period of validity (start and end date) and the doctor's medical board number and signature.Carrier document details · Checked
Travel limits
From 36 weeks onwards (32 if it's a multiple pregnancy with no complications), pregnant women will not be able to fly for safety reasons and because of the health of the mother and the baby.Carrier travel rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

Norwegian

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Certificate and documents
Between 4 to 2 weeks before due date Your flight cannot be longer than 4 hours and we require a medical certificate to confirm that you're fit to fly.Carrier certificate rule · Checked If you're travelling on a return flight, please make sure the certificate covers you for the whole period. Please keep this certificate available in your hand luggage at all times during your flight/s. On international flights we require this certificate to be in English.Carrier document details · Checked
Travel limits
For you and your baby's safety, you cannot fly with us if it's less than 2 weeks before your due date.Carrier travel rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

SAS

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Certificate and documents
Between 4 and 2 weeks before your due date, you may only fly on flights of less than 4 hours and you'll need to complete a medical certificate to be approved by SAS.Carrier certificate rule · Checked Please note that it can take up to 7 days for SAS to approve your form or certificate.Carrier document details · Checked
Travel limits
For safety reasons, from 2 weeks before your due date, you're not permitted to fly with us.Carrier travel rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
Between 12 and 8 weeks before your due date, you may only fly on flights of less than 4 hours and you'll need to complete a medical certificate to be approved by SAS.Multiple-pregnancy certificate rule · Checked For safety reasons, from 8 weeks before your due date, you're not permitted to fly with us.Multiple-pregnancy travel rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice: not confirmed.

Loganair

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Exceptions: For travel to/from the Highlands and Islands, you may fly up to week 40 of pregnancy, and there are no post-birth restrictions if you provide a doctor's letter confirming fitness to travel.Carrier scope · Checked

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Certificate and documents
After 28 weeks, a medical letter confirming your stage of pregnancy and fitness for travel is required.Carrier certificate rule · Checked
Travel limits
You may fly with us until the end of your 36th week of pregnancy.Carrier stage wording · Checked Travel is not permitted from 37 weeks onward.Carrier travel rule · Checked

Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

TAP Air Portugal

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Certificate and documents
In both cases described above, as well as from 28 weeks onwards, there must be a medical statement that: Attests that your pregnancy has no complications and the length of gestation; Contain the information that being pregnant does not prevent you from traveling by plane.Carrier certificate rule · Checked Prior Medical Authorization may be required in situations of: Risky and high-risk pregnancies; Pregnancy with complications; Pregnancy with more than 36 weeks; Pregnancy with twins or triplets, more than 32 weeks; Existence of doubts about the length of pregnancy and the expected date of birth; Prediction of birth complications; Risk of miscarriage or recent miscarriage.Carrier clearance rule · Checked
Travel limits
Until when can you fly while pregnant? 36 weeks Or up to 4 weeks before the expected due date, in the case of a pregnancy without complications. 32 weeks For a pregnancy with twins or triplets, for example, and without complications.Carrier stage wording · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

Emirates

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Certificate and documents
During or after the 29th week until the end of the 36th week of pregnancy, you will require a medical certificate.Carrier certificate rule · Checked If your single or multiple pregnancy is complicated at any stage, you must apply for medical clearance by submitting a medical information form (MEDIF). This includes a section to be completed by your doctor.Carrier clearance rule · Checked
Travel limits
You are not allowed to travel from the 37th week of pregnancy.Carrier travel rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
During or after the 29th week until the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy, you will require a medical certificate.Multiple-pregnancy certificate rule · Checked You are not allowed to travel from the 33rd week of pregnancy.Multiple-pregnancy travel rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice: not confirmed.

Delta Air Lines

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Carrier advice
If you're traveling after your eighth month, it's a good idea to check with your doctor to be sure travel is not restricted.Carrier advice · Checked
Certificate and documents
At Delta, we don't impose restrictions on flying if you're pregnant and don't require a medical certificate for you to travel.Carrier certificate rule · Checked

Route scope, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

American Airlines

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Certificate and documents
If your due date is within 4 weeks of your flight, you must provide a doctor's certificate stating that you've been recently examined and you're fit to fly.Carrier certificate rule · Checked Clearance from a special assistance coordinator is required for international travel or travel over water: Within 4 weeks of your due date (travel also requires a physician's note stating that you've been examined within the past 48 hours and you're fit to fly) 7 days before or after your delivery (travel also requires a passenger medical form to be completed by your physician)Carrier clearance rule · Checked
Travel limits
For domestic flights under 5 hours, you won't be permitted to travel within 7 days (before and after) your delivery date. If you need to travel within this time frame: Approval from your physician and a special assistance coordinator is required.Carrier stage wording · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

Finnair

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Carrier advice
We always recommend carrying a letter or statement from your treating doctor or midwife on the flight as proof that your pregnancy has progressed normally.Carrier advice · Checked
Certificate and documents
After the 32nd week of pregnancy, you must provide us with a pregnancy certificate for air travel if your flight lasts over six hours .Carrier certificate rule · Checked Send the completed pregnancy certificate for air travel form or other medical certificate to us through this contact form at least 72 hours before your flight departure .Carrier document details · Checked In high-risk pregnancies, you must complete and send us a medical clearance information form (MEDIF) at least 72 hours before your flight departureCarrier clearance rule · Checked
Travel limits
Flying is allowed until the end of the 36th week of pregnancy (35 weeks + 6 days) on flights that last over 2 hours and until the end of the 38th week of pregnancy (37 weeks + 6 days) on flights that last 2 hours or less . This applies to singleton pregnancies that have progressed normally.Carrier stage wording · Checked The letter or statement should be dated as close to the travel date as possible and cover the entire duration of the trip (outbound and inbound), provided you don't require any medical care during the trip.Carrier return-journey wording · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
In the case of a multiple pregnancy, flying is allowed until the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy (31 weeks + 6 days) if the pregnancy has progressed normally.Carrier multiple-pregnancy wording · Checked

Route scope: not confirmed.

JetBlue

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Certificate and documents
Customers expecting to deliver within seven days are not allowed to travel on JetBlue unless you present documentation from your doctor, dated no more than 72 hours prior to departure that states: The doctor has examined you and found you to be physically fit for air travel to and from your destinations on the date of the flight. Your estimated date of delivery is after the date of your last flight.Carrier certificate rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice, Multiple pregnancy: not confirmed.

Qatar Airways

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Certificate and documents
Pregnancy details | Pregnancy stage | Medical certificate required | MEDIF form required Pregnancy without complications | 29 to 36 weeks* | Yes | NoCarrier certificate rule · Checked Medical certificates must be completed by your doctor no more than 10 days before your initial departure date and brought with you to the airport on the day of your journey.Carrier document details · Checked You must submit a Medical Information Form (MEDIF), if you are pregnant and have complications.Carrier clearance rule · Checked
Travel limits
Pregnancy more than 36 weeks | Not permitted to flyCarrier travel rule · Checked
Multiple pregnancy
Pregnancy details | Pregnancy stage | Medical certificate required | MEDIF form required Pregnancy without complications | 29 to 32 weeks* | Yes | NoMultiple-pregnancy certificate rule · Checked Pregnancy more than 32 weeks | Not permitted to flyMultiple-pregnancy travel rule · Checked

Route scope, Carrier advice: not confirmed.

Check the full itinerary

Ask the operating airline which rule applies to each flight, including the return. Give it the intended flight dates and ask which documents it needs, who must complete them and when they must be issued or submitted. Where a journey has more than one operating airline, ask each one about its own policy.

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