Expectant Mother

Until when are Expectant Mothers permitted to fly?

We understand that pregnancy is not a medical condition unless there are known medical complications which can endanger the life of mother or the child. However, we request you to kindly take note of the following:

Normal pregnancies: 

  • Expectant mothers may be permitted to fly on IndiGo flights till the end of 36 weeks of pregnancy, provided there are no prior complications. 
  • Fit to Fly certificate from the treating obstetrician, dated not more than 7 days before the date of travel, is required only if the pregnancy is between the 33rd and 36th week.

Multiple (twins, triplets etc.) pregnancies:

  • Expectant mothers may be permitted to fly on IndiGo flights only till the end of 32 weeks of pregnancy.
  • Fit to Fly certificate from the treating obstetrician, dated not more than 3 days before the date of travel, is required only if the pregnancy is between 28th & 32nd week.

Complicated pregnancies:

  • Expectant mothers shall not be allowed to travel beyond 32 weeks of pregnancy  in case of complicated pregnancy.
  • Fit to Fly certificate from the treating obstetrician, dated not more than 3 days before the date of travel, is required only if the pregnancy is between 28th & 32nd week. 
  • In addition, medical clearance is given by the company doctor who will discuss the case on an individual basis with the passenger’s doctor/or will check all the medical documents of the passenger (pregnant lady) in case treating obstetrician is not contactable.