Is it safe to travel at 30 weeks pregnant?

During a healthy pregnancy, occasional air travel is almost always safe. Most airlines allow you to fly domestically until about 36 weeks of pregnancy. Your ob-gyn can provide proof of your due date if you need it. If you are planning an international flight, the cut-off for traveling may be earlier.



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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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Generally, women are not allowed to travel by air after 36 weeks for domestic travel, and after 28 to 35 weeks for international travel. The decision on whether to travel and how far to travel at any time during pregnancy should be a joint decision between you and your healthcare provider or midwife.

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the safest time for a woman to travel is in the second trimester of her pregnancy, from 14 to 28 weeks. This is the time when you will feel your best. You are also at the lowest risk for spontaneous abortion or premature labor.

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If you have a straightforward pregnancy and are healthy, there is no evidence that the changes in air pressure and/or the decrease in humidity have a harmful effect on you or your baby. There is no evidence that flying will cause miscarriage, early labour or your waters to break.

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Is it safe to walk through airport security scanners when pregnant? Yes, it's perfectly safe. The kind of whole-body scanner you step through uses technology called millimetrewave imaging. It's designed to pick up potentially dangerous objects that may be concealed under clothing.

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Travel Tips During Pregnancy
  1. It is essential to buckle-up every time you ride in a car. ...
  2. Keep the airbags turned on. ...
  3. Buses tend to have narrow aisles and small restrooms. ...
  4. Trains usually have more room to navigate and walk. ...
  5. Try to limit the amount of time you are cooped up in the car, bus, or train.


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If you have a single pregnancy, travel is not permitted beyond the end of the 36th week of your 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 32nd week of pregnancy.

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There is no evidence that airline flying, or being in a pressurized cabin, is harmful to an unborn baby. In general though, it is best not to fly in a small plane that doesn't have cabin pressure. The air is significantly thinner at high altitudes.

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Examples include a history of miscarriage or vaginal bleeding, severe anemia, and high blood pressure or diabetes that's not well controlled. If you had preeclampsia during a previous pregnancy — a condition that causes high blood pressure and extra protein in urine — flying may not be advised.

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