Should you take aspirin before flying?

Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots. Taking aspirin to prevent blood clots when traveling is not recommended. If you take aspirin for other reasons, check with your doctor.



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For Air Travel – Take one 325 mg Aspirin one hour prior to flight and then once a day for 5 days. If on an airplane for more than 3 hours, either walk frequently or do ankle pump exercises (flex your foot up and down repeatedly) in your seat every hour.

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Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots. Taking aspirin to prevent blood clots when traveling is not recommended.

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Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots. Taking aspirin to prevent blood clots when traveling is not recommended. If you take aspirin for other reasons, check with your doctor.

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Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots. Taking aspirin to prevent blood clots when traveling is not recommended. If you take aspirin for other reasons, check with your doctor.

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Take your medications as prescribed
“If your doctor has not recommended that you take aspirin daily, it's not suggested that you take it when you travel to prevent blood clots,” Coogan said. “On the other hand, if you do take prescribed blood thinners, you should feel safe traveling.”

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Wear compression socks Compression socks work wonders on the plane! These socks apply a gentle squeeze to your legs, and according to the NHS, they help maintain blood flow and stop it pooling in the lower legs. They do a fantastic job of preventing swelling and reducing discomfort during long flights.

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Anti-anxiety medication, such as diazepam (Valium) or alprazolam (Xanax). Motion sickness medication, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine).

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Signs of a blood clot traveling
  • shortness of breath.
  • lightheadedness.
  • sharp chest pain that worsens when breathing in.
  • back pain.
  • cough, which may contain blood.
  • excessive sweating.
  • blue lips or nails.


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