Can you fly with vestibular issues?


Can you fly with vestibular issues? Obstacles like rapid altitude changes, visual disturbances, patterned airport carpets, and passive motion can amplify symptoms. Many people with vestibular dysfunction need accommodations or restrictions to prevent symptoms, attacks, or flare-ups. Having a vestibular disorder should not prevent someone from traveling.


How long does vertigo from flying last?

In most individuals, the sensation of rocking, bobbing, swaying, etc. following a cruise or other passive motion experience is transient. Symptoms lasting up to two weeks is considered within the normal range.


Does flying make vestibular neuritis worse?

Flying with labyrinthitis, vestibular neuritis or any ear infection isn't ideal. The changes in air pressure, and changes in motion and lighting can make you feel worse. It doesn't mean you definitely can't travel, but it may be uncomfortable.


Can travel trigger vertigo?

The appearance of dizziness or vertigo during or at the end of a journey is a common phenomenon. So common that almost everyone can report an incident of someone in their environment with such sensitivity.