Fit to fly certificate in Patong
You are due to fly home tomorrow and something has gone wrong. A chest infection. A cracked rib from a scooter fall. A stomach bug that has not settled. The airline has asked for a letter from a doctor before they will let you board. That letter is a fit to fly certificate in Patong, and we issue them the same day.
We are open 24 hours on Prachanukroh Road, minutes from Patong Beach. Walk in, see a licensed Thai doctor, and in most cases leave with the signed certificate in your hand within the hour.
What a fit to fly certificate actually is
It is a signed letter from a doctor saying you are medically safe to travel by air. Airlines ask for one when something about your health might be a problem at altitude, or when staff have noticed you look unwell at check-in.
The letter states who you are, what the doctor found on examination, and a clear statement that you are fit to fly on your travel date. We write ours in English, on clinic letterhead, with the doctor’s licence number and stamp. That is the format airlines accept.
When airlines ask for one
The most common reasons we see in Patong are:
- Recent illness with fever, coughing or vomiting
- A scooter accident, sprain, fracture or fresh stitches
- Chest or breathing problems, including asthma flare-ups
- Pregnancy past about 28 weeks, where most airlines want a letter
- Recent surgery or a recent hospital stay
- Any condition that made staff hesitate at the gate
Rules differ between airlines. Check your airline’s page before you come, and tell us what it says. We will write the letter to match what they are asking for.
Same-day fit to fly letters
Most people need this urgently, so we treat it as urgent. The doctor examines you, checks your blood pressure, temperature, oxygen level and heart rate, and reviews any medicine you are taking. If a blood test or an ECG is needed to support the letter, we can do those on site.
If everything checks out, the certificate is printed, signed and stamped while you wait. Bring your passport and your flight details, because the letter needs your name exactly as it appears on the ticket, plus the date and flight number.
Fit to fly after a scooter accident
This is Patong, so scooter injuries are a big part of what we do. Road rash, a sprained wrist, stitches in a knee. Airlines rarely stop you flying with these, but they often want confirmation that the wound is clean and there is no infection.
We clean and dress the wound, write the letter, and give you spare dressings for the journey. If you have stitches, we will tell you when they need to come out and whether that should happen here or at home.
What if the doctor cannot sign it?
We have to be honest with you here. If flying would put you at real risk, the doctor will not sign the letter. That happens with untreated chest infections, a collapsed lung, a very recent heart problem or an active serious infection.
It is frustrating, and it may cost you a flight change. But airlines divert for medical emergencies, and being unwell at 35,000 feet with no hospital below is far worse. If we cannot sign, we will tell you what treatment you need and how soon you are likely to be cleared, and we will write that down for your airline and your insurer.
Common questions about fit to fly certificates in Patong
How long does it take?
Usually under an hour for a straightforward case. Longer if you need blood tests or an ECG first.
How much does a fit to fly certificate cost in Patong?
The price covers the consultation and the letter. Any tests are extra. Message us on WhatsApp and we will quote you before you travel to us.
How long is the certificate valid?
Most airlines want the letter dated within 72 hours of your flight, and some want 48. Check with yours, then come to us inside that window.
Do you write letters for diving or insurance too?
Yes. We issue medical certificates for diving, visas, work, school and insurance claims from the same clinic.
Can you come to my hotel instead?
Yes. If you are too unwell to travel to the clinic, a doctor can visit your hotel in Patong and issue the letter there.