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. 2017 Apr 12;35(2):443–463. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2017.01.005

Table 1.

Divers Alert Network guidelines for flying after diving

Dive Profile Minimum Preflight Surface Interval Suggestion
Single no-decompression dive 12 h or more
Multiple dives in a day 18 h or more
Multiple days of diving 18 h or more
Dives requiring decompression stops Substantially longer than 18 h

From Flying after scuba diving: how long should I wait? Divers Alert Network; 2016; and Data from DAN Medical Frequently Asked Questions. Available at: http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/Flying_After_Diving.