Can I travel 3 weeks before due date?

Be aware that policies vary between each airline but generally: Most commercial airlines accept pregnant travellers up to 36 weeks if single pregnancy or up to 32 weeks if a multiple pregnancy. This is because labour is more likely after 37 weeks, or around 32 weeks if carrying an uncomplicated twin pregnancy.



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In general, most airlines won't allow you to fly in your last month of pregnancy, though some limit travel as early as 28 or 29 weeks of pregnancy. And international flights often have an earlier cutoff for pregnant passengers than domestic flights, too.

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Generally, air travel before 36 weeks of pregnancy is considered safe for people who aren't dealing with any pregnancy problems. Still, if you're pregnant, it's a good idea to talk with your health care provider before you fly.

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During the third trimester (25 to 40 weeks), many healthcare providers and midwives advise staying within a 300-mile radius of home because of potential problems such as high blood pressure, phlebitis, and false or preterm labor.

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In most cases, pregnant women can travel safely until close to their due dates. But travel may not be recommended if you have pregnancy complications. If you are planning a trip, talk with your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn). And no matter how you choose to travel, think ahead about your comfort and safety.

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Pregnant women at 36 to 38 weeks of pregnancy may fly with doctors' notes written 24 hours before departure; after 38 weeks, pregnant women are not allowed to fly. (Visit www.flyporter.com/en/faq_travelinformation.aspx?.)

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According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynocologists (ACOG), it can be perfectly safe to fly during your pregnancy, and even well into your third trimester.

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