Can you go on a plane with a swollen ankle?

Whilst you can still fly with a sprained ankle, there's still risks you need to consider. Pain and swelling can be reduced by taking pain killers, making sure that your ankle is elevated and you simply keeping an ice pack on the ankle area.



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Leg and foot swelling during air travel is common and typically harmless. The most likely culprit is inactivity during a flight. Sitting with your feet on the floor for a long period causes blood to pool in your leg veins. The position of your legs when you are seated also increases pressure in your leg veins.

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recent heart attack. recent stroke. recent operation or injury where trapped air or gas may be present in the body (e.g. stomach ,bowel, eyes, face, brain) severe long term diseases that affect your breathing.

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To relieve foot swelling during a flight:
  • Wear loosefitting clothing.
  • Take a short walk every hour or so.
  • Flex and extend your ankles and knees frequently while you're seated.
  • Flex your calf muscles.
  • Shift your position in your seat as much as possible, being careful to avoid crossing your legs.


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Anyone with injuries where air has been trapped, because of the basic laws of physics and, more specifically, Boyle's Law, Calavan said, is at a higher risk of pain and injury inflight than others. “The biggest issue are those conditions that occur that have the possibility of trapped air.

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If you are flying within the USA and have no checked baggage to a final destination, then skipping the final leg of a journey is usually fine.

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If your blood pressure is higher than 120 over 80, seek medical advice before you travel.

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