Travelling with weight loss drugs is easy, if you follow these simple tips
Tanya Reynard | Last update: 3rd July 2025
Planning a holiday while taking weight loss jabs like Mounjaro or Wegovy? Don’t panic. With a little prep, travelling with your medication is simple and stress-free. Here’s everything you need to know before you board.

TL;DR
- Yes, you can travel with weight loss injection pens
- Keep your medication chilled, declared, and carried in hand luggage
- Bring a copy of your prescription or a doctor’s letter
- Use a chilled medical travel case (designed for insulin or injectables)
- Check rules at your destination before flying
- Make sure your travel insurance is valid if you’re taking these drugs
Yes, it’s fine to fly with Mounjaro or Wegovy — here’s how to do it safely
Whether you’re jetting off for a long weekend or a month in the sun, travelling with weight loss drugs is completely doable — you just need to be prepared.
✅ Always carry your pen in your hand luggage — never check it in.
✅ Keep it in the original packaging, along with your name and dosage info.
✅ Bring a prescription or letter from your doctor to show if asked.
✅ Use a refrigerated travel case or insulin cooler to keep it between 2°C–8°C.
✅ Store it in the fridge at your destination (not the freezer).
Whether you’re using Mounjaro (tirzepatide) or Wegovy (semaglutide), the rules are basically the same. Think of it like travelling with insulin — just follow the same common-sense steps.
Read Eli Lilly’s travel recommendations for Mounjaro here
Read Wegovy’s travel recommendations here
Check the rules — and your insurance
Some countries have strict rules about bringing in prescription meds, especially injectables. Always check the government or embassy website of your destination country before flying.
You’ll also want to make sure your travel insurance covers you properly. If you’re taking a GLP-1 jab and haven’t declared it, your insurance might be invalid — even for unrelated claims.
It’s not about being caught out. It’s about being smart and protecting your trip.
🔗 Related: Travel insurance warning for Mounjaro users
SlimrChat’s top travel tips
✈️ Bring spares if possible (just in case one breaks)
❄️ Use a fridge pack designed for diabetics — they’re reliable and discreet
📜 Keep all documents in one place for easy customs checks
🏨 Fridge at your hotel? Ask ahead or check online before booking
Travelling with weight loss jabs doesn’t need to be stressful — and it shouldn’t stop you from making the most of your trip. Just prep smart, pack cool, and go enjoy your time away.