Fit to Fly Certificate
Get a fit to fly certificate confirming you’re safe to travel after illness, surgery, or during pregnancy. Issued same-day by private GMC-registered GPs and accepted by airlines and travel providers.
Fast, Reliable Medical Certificates
Same-day Fit to Fly Letters
Trusted by thousands of UK travellers and accepted by all major airlines, insurers, and travel providers.
- Issued by GMC-Registered GPs
Our UK doctors have NHS experience and are GMC-registered, providing trusted medical certification.
- Instant, Secure Verification
Your fit to fly travel certificate can be verified online anytime, from any device, giving airlines quick, reliable confirmation.
- Accepted by Airlines Worldwide
DocTap’s fit to fly letters are recognised by all major airlines in the UK and abroad, confirming you’re medically safe to travel.
- Regulated, Trustworthy Care
As a CQC-regulated provider, DocTap upholds the highest standards of clinical governance, ethics, and patient safety.
What Is a Fit to Fly Certificate?
A fit to fly certificate, also called fitness to fly certificate, is an official doctor’s letter confirming that you’re medically safe to travel by air. It’s often needed if you’ve recently been unwell, had surgery, are pregnant, or have a health condition that airlines may ask about before boarding.
At DocTap, we connect you with a private GP that assesses your health during an in-clinic appointment and, if you’re well enough to travel, issues a fitness to fly letter immediately. This medical letter includes your details, your doctor’s signature, and confirmation that you’re fit to fly according to current medical guidelines.
Do You Need a Fit to Fly Certificate?
You may need a fit to fly letter if your airline or insurer asks for proof you’re safe to travel, often after illness, treatment, or during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy:
- Most airlines, including Jet2 and British Airways, require a pregnancy fit to fly certificate between 28–36 weeks.
- Recent Surgery or Hospital Stay:
- To confirm recovery and that flying won’t affect healing or circulation.
- Medical Condition or Recent Illness:
- For travellers with heart, lung, or ear issues, or recovering from COVID-19 or other infectious illnesses.
- Medical Equipment:
- If you need to use oxygen or other medical devices onboard, or require airline assistance.
DocTap’s Fit to Fly Letters
Pregnancy Fit to Fly Certificate
Confirms you’re safe to travel during pregnancy and meet airline medical requirements.
Fit to Fly After Surgery or Recovery
Issued once the doctor confirms you’ve healed fully and are medically cleared for air travel.
Fit to Fly Certificate for Medical Conditions
For travellers with heart, lung, or anxiety conditions, or anyone using medical equipment or oxygen in-flight.
Peace of Mind When It Matters
How to Get a Fit to Fly Certificate
- 1Book a Private GP AppointmentBook a same-day in-clinic GP appointment with a private doctor at one of our London clinics. Fit to Fly certificates require a physical examination, so they’re only available through an in-clinic appointment.
- 2Share Your Travel DetailsTell your GP your travel details and any recent illness, surgery, or condition, with documents if needed.
- 3Speak with a DocTap GPYour GP will assess your health and, if you’re fit to travel, issue a certified fit to fly letter.
- 4Get Your Fit to Fly CertificateYour online fit to fly certificate will be ready in your DocTap account within an hour, with printed copies available in-clinic.
Where to Get a Fit to Fly Certificate UK
London Bridge
Book a private GP appointment at our London Bridge clinic and get your fitness to fly certificate same day.
Canary Wharf
Located near Canary Wharf station, our clinic can issue same-day fit to travel certificates in one appointment.
Clapham
Near Clapham Common Station, we offer verified medical letters with same-day consultations.
Liverpool st & Bank
Our Liverpool St clinic offers fast, professional GP appointments for all types of UK medical letters
Kings Cross
Our King’s Cross clinic is within easy reach of King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, offering same-day GP appointments for fit to travel certificates.
Hammersmith
Just a short walk from Hammersmith Underground station, our clinic offers same-day fit to travel certificate appointments with a DocTap GP.
Victoria
Located inside Keencare Pharmacy, just minutes from Victoria station, our Victoria clinic offers same-day in-clinic GP appointments for fit to fly certificates.
Old Street
Located inside The Light Centre, just 3 minutes from Old Street station, our Old Street clinic offers private GP appointments, including same-day fit to fly certificate appointments.
Swiss Cottage
Located inside Green Light Pharmacy, just minutes from Swiss Cottage station, our clinic offers same-day private GP appointments for fit to fly certificates.
Stratford
Located inside The Conductor building, just minutes from Stratford station and Westfield Stratford City, our Stratford clinic offers same-day private GP appointments for fit to travel certificates.
Find a Clinic Near Me
See a private GP at one of our 11 central London clinics and get your fit to fly certificate sorted today.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I book a video appointment for a Fit to Fly certificate?
For clinical safety reasons, Fit to Fly certificates can only be issued after a face-to-face appointment with one of our GPs. This allows the doctor to carry out an appropriate physical assessment before confirming whether you are medically fit to travel. Same-day appointments are available at our 11 London clinics.
- What should I bring to my appointment for a Fit to Fly letter?
Please bring any supporting documentation for example operation discharge documents or check-up notes from an obstetrician so that our doctors have enough evidence to confirm that you are fit to fly.
Get a Fit to Fly Letter Today
Start your journey stress-free with a same-day fit to fly certificate, issued in our London clinics by a GMC-registered GP. No waits, expert advice, and reliable proof you can count on.