Hi when is it safe for a newborn baby to fly by plane?

While there are no absolute rules around this, most parents and experts would recommend that you wait at least until the infants immune system is developed to help protect from illnesses. Depending on the health status of the infant, I would recommend at least 3-6 months of age, and ideally later so that immunizations are completed.

During a stint in the military, I routinely discharged newborns to a van that took the to the airport for a flight back to the US. After a month or two they returned to Japan. They traveled better than most toddlers or older kids.Considerations such as infectious exposure in transit, risk at the destination ; availability of health care factor in. Live life but plan ahead to protect baby

Generally, healthy newborns 4-6 weeks old can handle flying by plane. But, due to COVID-19, I would err on the safe side and wait till your baby is years older and it is deemed safe to travel.Newborns have developing immune system and air travel might increase your baby’s risk of catching an infectious disease! If it is an emergency that your baby has to fly, you need clearance from his doctor!