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The skies have started opening up and if you want to fly to another country, you may be asked to provide a negative Covid-19 test certificate prior to boarding your flight. At Medicspot, our doctors have developed fit to fly packages so you can fly wherever you need to. It can seem daunting, but we're here to help and you can get in touch if you require extra guidance.
A fit to travel certificate, also called a fit to fly letter, is a medical certificate written by a doctor that confirms your fitness to fly. Please note that we can only issue a fit to fly letter from GP if you test negative for Covid-19.
Medicspot offers fit to fly certificates with PCR Covid-19 testing. If you test negative for Covid-19, Medicspot will provide you with a certified Covid-19 fit to fly medical certificate signed by an NHS trained UK General Medical Council (GMC) doctor.
We've got you covered. We have fit to fly packages for all of your travel needs. We can supply Covid-19 swab test results alone or with a corresponding fit to fly letter written by one of our General Medical Council (GMC) doctors. Check what type of travel documentation you need and place your order.
We offer different packages to suit your fit to fly needs. Whether your airline requires a small time window or you only need a test without a doctor certificate, we have the package for you.
Our fastest Covid-19 fit to fly service allows you to collect and drop off your test kit from one of our participating pharmacies.
72 hour and 96 hour time windows, depending on flight date.
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£149 Get testedA fast and convenient Covid-19 fit to fly certificate service, with priority courier delivery to your door and a prepaid priority return label.
72 hour and 96 hour time windows, depending on flight date.
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Priority Courier
£149 Currently unavailableTime windows are normally given by your airline or the country you are flying to. For example, a 96 hour time window means that your swab needs to be taken within 96 hours of your flight.
Time windows (especially 72 hours) can be tight so it is important that you follow the instructions and select the correct package. You must select our Covid test hub service if you have a flight departing on a Tuesday or Wednesday with a 72 hour time window or less.
Your fit to fly certificate shows you are fit and able to fly around the time of your flight. A fit to fly letter may not be accepted if it was given to you a few weeks or months before you are set to travel. With the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, some airlines and countries may specify how recent your fit to fly certificate must be. If your health condition is long-term, you may need a new health certificate each time you fly.
If you’re wondering where to get a fit to fly certificate near me, Medicspot offers fit to fly certificates in the UK with Covid-19 testing. We’ll send a simple swab test for you to perform at home. If you test negative for Covid-19, we'll send your fit to fly letter from doctor.
Our direct real-time PCR (RT-PCR method) Covid-19 swab tests are fully certified and accredited by Public Health England, ensuring your test results will be accepted by your airline and embassy. The PCR antigen swab test is the only test which is universally accepted by all airlines including Emirates, Thai Airways and British Airways.
If you already have or are planning to have a swab test, our doctors can also help by providing you with a standalone fit to fly certificate.
Different airlines have different policies for when you need a fit to fly certificate. Here are some useful links to help you learn when you may need a fit to fly certificate:
If you have experienced or are experiencing a health condition that may affect your heart or lungs, you may need a fit to fly letter in order to travel. You may also need a fit to fly certificate if you have had a recent surgery that affects the chest, abdominal area, eyes or lungs. The cabin pressure in an aeroplane can result in less oxygen in the blood and these health conditions may be made worse when you fly.
The following medical conditions and circumstances may prevent you from flying:
If you are planning to fly when pregnant, airlines may not allow you to fly if you are 36 weeks pregnant or if you are carrying twins and are in your 32nd week of pregnancy even with a fit to fly certificate. This is because there is a risk of going into early labour or having a blood clot. Make sure to check the policy of the airline you’re flying with.
The following information was last updated on 17th August 2020.
With the outbreak of the new coronavirus, you should avoid all non-essential international travel. The UK government lists all countries and territories exempt from the 'all but essential travel' advice. If travel is unavoidable, there are certain measures you should take in order to reduce the spread of the virus as well as your risk of exposure to the virus.A fit to fly certificate will show that you are fit and well, with no symptoms of Covid-19. It will show that you have a low risk of spreading the coronavirus to other people in the country you intend to fly to. The coronavirus pandemic has led many airlines and countries to put restrictions on travel in order to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
The symptoms of Covid-19 include a high temperature, a new, continuous cough and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should: