Travelling while pregnant

You can travel on Finnair flights while pregnant with certain restrictions. We want to ensure that flying is safe for you and your child. 

Please review the guidelines below if you are travelling while pregnant.

When can I fly during pregnancy

• Flying is allowed until the end of the 36th week of pregnancy (35 weeks + 6 days) on flights that last over 2 hours and until the end of the 38th week of pregnancy (37 weeks + 6 days) on flights that last 2 hours or less. This applies to singleton pregnancies that have progressed normally.
• After the 32nd week of pregnancy, you must provide us with a pregnancy certificate for air travel if your flight lasts over six hours.
• In the case of a multiple pregnancy, flying is allowed until the end of the 32nd week of pregnancy (31 weeks + 6 days) if the pregnancy has progressed normally.

We always recommend carrying a letter or statement from your treating doctor or midwife on the flight as proof that your pregnancy has progressed normally. The letter or statement from the treating doctor or midwife* must indicate:

• Whether your pregnancy is singleton or multiple
• What is your expected due date (EDD)
• That your pregnancy has progressed without complications

The letter or statement should be dated as close to the travel date as possible and cover the entire duration of the trip (outbound and inbound), provided you don’t require any medical care during the trip. 

* A certificate signed by a midwife or maternity clinic nurse is accepted from medical clinics in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

High-risk pregnancies

In high-risk pregnancies, you must complete and send us a medical clearance information form (MEDIF) at least 72 hours before your flight departure to ensure that air travel is completely safe for you. 

Please complete both pages of the form and follow these steps: 

• Complete Part 1 yourself or with the help of your representative.
• Have your treating doctor* complete Part 2.
• Scan the signed forms and submit them through this contact form. 

* A certificate signed by a midwife or maternity clinic nurse is accepted in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Travelling after the 32nd week of pregnancy on a flight over six hours

We need a pregnancy certificate for air travel from you if you’re travelling after the 32nd week of pregnancy on a flight that lasts over six hours. We recommend using Finnair's pregnancy certificate for air travel form. We also accept other medical certificates that contain the same information mentioned in the form. A certificate signed by a midwife or maternity clinic nurse is accepted in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Send the completed pregnancy certificate for air travel form or other medical certificate to us through this contact form at least 72 hours before your flight departure.

Tips for safe and comfortable flying during pregnancy

• Always wear a safety belt: it protects you and your unborn baby from any sudden movements of the aircraft.
• Buckle the belt below your belly, on top of your hip bones.
• Book an aisle seat if possible – this way it's easier to get up and stretch your legs during the flight.

Flying with a newborn baby

You may travel with a healthy newborn on all Finnair flights as long as the baby is at least two days old.