Do UK citizens need a passport on domestic flights in the UK?
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As a UK citizen, do you need a passport to fly from London Gatwick to Edinburgh with easyJet or British Airways? And also will this be the same at other airports?
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As a UK citizen, do you need a passport to fly from London Gatwick to Edinburgh with easyJet or British Airways? And also will this be the same at other airports?
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easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/…, britishairways.com/en-us/information/passports-visas-and-api. See "domestic flights". Short answer: you need photo ID, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
– Nate Eldredge
yesterday
@Nate Eldredge, I've read these but I'm not sure if you'll need a passport to get through Gatwicks security even though BA and easyJet don't require it
– Tuomas Laakkonen
yesterday
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A guy I know flew from Stanstead to Scotland a few years ago and security wanted some photo ID. The only photo ID he had was for the village social club and that was accepted! I would suggest you take at least something that can prove who you are as it could save any delays.
– Bonzo
yesterday
Whenever I've flown within the UK I've always taken my passport, but that's because I don't have any other photo ID - if you have a modern photocard driving license, then that should be sufficient. You don't need ID to pass through security, just a ticket, but your ID will be checked at both check-in (if you go to a desk) and at the gate.
– exterrestris
yesterday
Why would you ever need a passport to fly within your own country? Why would it be different from, say, travel by buss? I have never heard of any country that requires a passport for a domestic flight. All you (might) need is some form of valid ID.
– Daniele Testa
9 hours ago
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As a UK citizen, do you need a passport to fly from London Gatwick to Edinburgh with easyJet or British Airways? And also will this be the same at other airports?
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easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/…, britishairways.com/en-us/information/passports-visas-and-api. See "domestic flights". Short answer: you need photo ID, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
– Nate Eldredge
yesterday
@Nate Eldredge, I've read these but I'm not sure if you'll need a passport to get through Gatwicks security even though BA and easyJet don't require it
– Tuomas Laakkonen
yesterday
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A guy I know flew from Stanstead to Scotland a few years ago and security wanted some photo ID. The only photo ID he had was for the village social club and that was accepted! I would suggest you take at least something that can prove who you are as it could save any delays.
– Bonzo
yesterday
Whenever I've flown within the UK I've always taken my passport, but that's because I don't have any other photo ID - if you have a modern photocard driving license, then that should be sufficient. You don't need ID to pass through security, just a ticket, but your ID will be checked at both check-in (if you go to a desk) and at the gate.
– exterrestris
yesterday
Why would you ever need a passport to fly within your own country? Why would it be different from, say, travel by buss? I have never heard of any country that requires a passport for a domestic flight. All you (might) need is some form of valid ID.
– Daniele Testa
9 hours ago
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easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/…, britishairways.com/en-us/information/passports-visas-and-api. See "domestic flights". Short answer: you need photo ID, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
– Nate Eldredge
yesterday
@Nate Eldredge, I've read these but I'm not sure if you'll need a passport to get through Gatwicks security even though BA and easyJet don't require it
– Tuomas Laakkonen
yesterday
2
A guy I know flew from Stanstead to Scotland a few years ago and security wanted some photo ID. The only photo ID he had was for the village social club and that was accepted! I would suggest you take at least something that can prove who you are as it could save any delays.
– Bonzo
yesterday
Whenever I've flown within the UK I've always taken my passport, but that's because I don't have any other photo ID - if you have a modern photocard driving license, then that should be sufficient. You don't need ID to pass through security, just a ticket, but your ID will be checked at both check-in (if you go to a desk) and at the gate.
– exterrestris
yesterday
Why would you ever need a passport to fly within your own country? Why would it be different from, say, travel by buss? I have never heard of any country that requires a passport for a domestic flight. All you (might) need is some form of valid ID.
– Daniele Testa
9 hours ago
1
1
easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/…, britishairways.com/en-us/information/passports-visas-and-api. See "domestic flights". Short answer: you need photo ID, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
– Nate Eldredge
yesterday
easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/…, britishairways.com/en-us/information/passports-visas-and-api. See "domestic flights". Short answer: you need photo ID, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
– Nate Eldredge
yesterday
@Nate Eldredge, I've read these but I'm not sure if you'll need a passport to get through Gatwicks security even though BA and easyJet don't require it
– Tuomas Laakkonen
yesterday
@Nate Eldredge, I've read these but I'm not sure if you'll need a passport to get through Gatwicks security even though BA and easyJet don't require it
– Tuomas Laakkonen
yesterday
2
2
A guy I know flew from Stanstead to Scotland a few years ago and security wanted some photo ID. The only photo ID he had was for the village social club and that was accepted! I would suggest you take at least something that can prove who you are as it could save any delays.
– Bonzo
yesterday
A guy I know flew from Stanstead to Scotland a few years ago and security wanted some photo ID. The only photo ID he had was for the village social club and that was accepted! I would suggest you take at least something that can prove who you are as it could save any delays.
– Bonzo
yesterday
Whenever I've flown within the UK I've always taken my passport, but that's because I don't have any other photo ID - if you have a modern photocard driving license, then that should be sufficient. You don't need ID to pass through security, just a ticket, but your ID will be checked at both check-in (if you go to a desk) and at the gate.
– exterrestris
yesterday
Whenever I've flown within the UK I've always taken my passport, but that's because I don't have any other photo ID - if you have a modern photocard driving license, then that should be sufficient. You don't need ID to pass through security, just a ticket, but your ID will be checked at both check-in (if you go to a desk) and at the gate.
– exterrestris
yesterday
Why would you ever need a passport to fly within your own country? Why would it be different from, say, travel by buss? I have never heard of any country that requires a passport for a domestic flight. All you (might) need is some form of valid ID.
– Daniele Testa
9 hours ago
Why would you ever need a passport to fly within your own country? Why would it be different from, say, travel by buss? I have never heard of any country that requires a passport for a domestic flight. All you (might) need is some form of valid ID.
– Daniele Testa
9 hours ago
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The short answer is no, and this answer provides good references with more details.
In answer to the supplementary question that you raised in the comments section, airport security do not require any ID, so they will not be asking for a passport either.
In the case of Gatwick, if your flight isn't leaving the UK, they will take your picture as you enter security, and check this before you reach the gate to prevent an immigration scam that became quite prevalent a few years ago.
I can't find a reference to this online, but this is from extensive personal experience. I would have added this as a comment, but apparently my reputation hasn't preceded me :)
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It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
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I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
5
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
4
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
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Some airlines accept photo driving licences and other forms of ID for domestic flights, but many don’t so check your airlines website when you book your flights. If you turn up with the wrong type of ID you will not be able to fly and you are unlikely to get your money back.
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority
British Airways
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
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easyJet doesn't require it either.
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In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
3
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
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@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
1
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
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As an EU citizen I once tried to travel intra-UK with only my UK driving license, which the check-in clerk did not want to accept at first (they told me that a driving license is only valid if I'm a UK citizen), and it took around 10-15 minutes of arguing, showing them their website on approved IDs, and them calling up their manager so they could finally accept it.
While this does show that you don't need a passport, please note that it did delay the check-in process, meaning if you're in a hurry it might still be beneficial to provide a passport, especially if you're not a UK citizen.
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At Luton airport a few years ago a police officer stopped me and asked to see my passport. I said "I don't think I need it", he said "yes you do", but when I mentioned I was flying to Glasgow he let me pass. (Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know, nor what good it does if anyone can just say they are going to take a domestic flight.)
As it happens I did have my passport with me just in case...
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"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
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The short answer is no, and this answer provides good references with more details.
In answer to the supplementary question that you raised in the comments section, airport security do not require any ID, so they will not be asking for a passport either.
In the case of Gatwick, if your flight isn't leaving the UK, they will take your picture as you enter security, and check this before you reach the gate to prevent an immigration scam that became quite prevalent a few years ago.
I can't find a reference to this online, but this is from extensive personal experience. I would have added this as a comment, but apparently my reputation hasn't preceded me :)
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It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
4
I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
5
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
4
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
– Richard Day
9 hours ago
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The short answer is no, and this answer provides good references with more details.
In answer to the supplementary question that you raised in the comments section, airport security do not require any ID, so they will not be asking for a passport either.
In the case of Gatwick, if your flight isn't leaving the UK, they will take your picture as you enter security, and check this before you reach the gate to prevent an immigration scam that became quite prevalent a few years ago.
I can't find a reference to this online, but this is from extensive personal experience. I would have added this as a comment, but apparently my reputation hasn't preceded me :)
answered yesterday
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It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
4
I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
5
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
4
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
– Richard Day
9 hours ago
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The short answer is no, and this answer provides good references with more details.
In answer to the supplementary question that you raised in the comments section, airport security do not require any ID, so they will not be asking for a passport either.
In the case of Gatwick, if your flight isn't leaving the UK, they will take your picture as you enter security, and check this before you reach the gate to prevent an immigration scam that became quite prevalent a few years ago.
I can't find a reference to this online, but this is from extensive personal experience. I would have added this as a comment, but apparently my reputation hasn't preceded me :)
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The short answer is no, and this answer provides good references with more details.
In answer to the supplementary question that you raised in the comments section, airport security do not require any ID, so they will not be asking for a passport either.
In the case of Gatwick, if your flight isn't leaving the UK, they will take your picture as you enter security, and check this before you reach the gate to prevent an immigration scam that became quite prevalent a few years ago.
I can't find a reference to this online, but this is from extensive personal experience. I would have added this as a comment, but apparently my reputation hasn't preceded me :)
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It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
4
I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
5
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
4
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
– Richard Day
9 hours ago
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It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
4
I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
5
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
4
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
– Richard Day
9 hours ago
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It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
It's good you didn't put this as a comment, as it is definitely an answer!
– Kat
yesterday
4
4
I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
I'm interested in reading about that immigration scam. Would you be able to provide a link describing it?
– ymbirtt
17 hours ago
5
5
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
@ymbirtt it sounds like the scam would be that an accomplice goes through security, while airside meets up with the person who wants to circumvent immigration, and hands over the boarding pass for the internal flight then exits the airport. The scammer goes directly to the internal flight - no need to pass through passport control - and exits at the destination without checks because they got off an internal flight.
– Aaron F
13 hours ago
4
4
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
One small thing: please don't write "the previous answer" but, instead, provide a link to the answer you're talking about. The order of the answers depends on how many votes they get and on users' preferences, so the only way to find out what "the previous answer" means is to check the timestamp of every answer that's been posted (now there are three).
– David Richerby
10 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
– Richard Day
9 hours ago
You're quite right - corrected :)
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9 hours ago
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Domestic flights
Some airlines accept photo driving licences and other forms of ID for domestic flights, but many don’t so check your airlines website when you book your flights. If you turn up with the wrong type of ID you will not be able to fly and you are unlikely to get your money back.
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority
British Airways
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
Source
easyJet doesn't require it either.
answered yesterday
Hanky Panky
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In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
3
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
4
@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
1
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
15
down vote
Domestic flights
Some airlines accept photo driving licences and other forms of ID for domestic flights, but many don’t so check your airlines website when you book your flights. If you turn up with the wrong type of ID you will not be able to fly and you are unlikely to get your money back.
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority
British Airways
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
Source
easyJet doesn't require it either.
answered yesterday
Hanky Panky
20.4k459103
2
In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
3
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
4
@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
1
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
15
down vote
up vote
15
down vote
Domestic flights
Some airlines accept photo driving licences and other forms of ID for domestic flights, but many don’t so check your airlines website when you book your flights. If you turn up with the wrong type of ID you will not be able to fly and you are unlikely to get your money back.
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority
British Airways
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
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easyJet doesn't require it either.
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Domestic flights
Some airlines accept photo driving licences and other forms of ID for domestic flights, but many don’t so check your airlines website when you book your flights. If you turn up with the wrong type of ID you will not be able to fly and you are unlikely to get your money back.
Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority
British Airways
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. This may be requested at certain points in your journey. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
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easyJet doesn't require it either.
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answered yesterday
Hanky Panky
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answered yesterday
Hanky Panky
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In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
3
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
4
@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
1
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
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In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
3
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
4
@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
1
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
2
2
In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
In theory, due to the Common Travel Area, you don't need a passport to travel to the Republic of Ireland either. In practice, the photo ID restrictions imposed by airlines, and changes to the border checks in the last couple of years mean that travelling without one would be much more of a hassle.
– exterrestris
yesterday
3
3
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
You don’t need a passport to travel to Ireland if you’re a citizen of the UK or of Ireland. Of course, a passport is the only way to prove this....
– Mike Scott
yesterday
4
4
@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@MikeScott So you need a passport to prove that you don't need a passport? Nice Catch-22!
– Barmar
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
@Barmar That wasn't always the case and there's one exception today.
– user71659
yesterday
1
1
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
Actually you don't need a passport to travel between the UK and Ireland, I often use my driving licence or company Id card.
– Ian Turton
6 hours ago
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As an EU citizen I once tried to travel intra-UK with only my UK driving license, which the check-in clerk did not want to accept at first (they told me that a driving license is only valid if I'm a UK citizen), and it took around 10-15 minutes of arguing, showing them their website on approved IDs, and them calling up their manager so they could finally accept it.
While this does show that you don't need a passport, please note that it did delay the check-in process, meaning if you're in a hurry it might still be beneficial to provide a passport, especially if you're not a UK citizen.
answered 15 hours ago
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As an EU citizen I once tried to travel intra-UK with only my UK driving license, which the check-in clerk did not want to accept at first (they told me that a driving license is only valid if I'm a UK citizen), and it took around 10-15 minutes of arguing, showing them their website on approved IDs, and them calling up their manager so they could finally accept it.
While this does show that you don't need a passport, please note that it did delay the check-in process, meaning if you're in a hurry it might still be beneficial to provide a passport, especially if you're not a UK citizen.
answered 15 hours ago
SztupY
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As an EU citizen I once tried to travel intra-UK with only my UK driving license, which the check-in clerk did not want to accept at first (they told me that a driving license is only valid if I'm a UK citizen), and it took around 10-15 minutes of arguing, showing them their website on approved IDs, and them calling up their manager so they could finally accept it.
While this does show that you don't need a passport, please note that it did delay the check-in process, meaning if you're in a hurry it might still be beneficial to provide a passport, especially if you're not a UK citizen.
answered 15 hours ago
SztupY
1,91511525
As an EU citizen I once tried to travel intra-UK with only my UK driving license, which the check-in clerk did not want to accept at first (they told me that a driving license is only valid if I'm a UK citizen), and it took around 10-15 minutes of arguing, showing them their website on approved IDs, and them calling up their manager so they could finally accept it.
While this does show that you don't need a passport, please note that it did delay the check-in process, meaning if you're in a hurry it might still be beneficial to provide a passport, especially if you're not a UK citizen.
answered 15 hours ago
SztupY
1,91511525
answered 15 hours ago
SztupY
1,91511525
answered 15 hours ago
SztupY
1,91511525
answered 15 hours ago
SztupY
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1,91511525
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At Luton airport a few years ago a police officer stopped me and asked to see my passport. I said "I don't think I need it", he said "yes you do", but when I mentioned I was flying to Glasgow he let me pass. (Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know, nor what good it does if anyone can just say they are going to take a domestic flight.)
As it happens I did have my passport with me just in case...
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"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
– smci
40 mins ago
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At Luton airport a few years ago a police officer stopped me and asked to see my passport. I said "I don't think I need it", he said "yes you do", but when I mentioned I was flying to Glasgow he let me pass. (Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know, nor what good it does if anyone can just say they are going to take a domestic flight.)
As it happens I did have my passport with me just in case...
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"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
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40 mins ago
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At Luton airport a few years ago a police officer stopped me and asked to see my passport. I said "I don't think I need it", he said "yes you do", but when I mentioned I was flying to Glasgow he let me pass. (Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know, nor what good it does if anyone can just say they are going to take a domestic flight.)
As it happens I did have my passport with me just in case...
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At Luton airport a few years ago a police officer stopped me and asked to see my passport. I said "I don't think I need it", he said "yes you do", but when I mentioned I was flying to Glasgow he let me pass. (Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know, nor what good it does if anyone can just say they are going to take a domestic flight.)
As it happens I did have my passport with me just in case...
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Ed Avis
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answered 10 hours ago
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answered 10 hours ago
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"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
– smci
40 mins ago
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"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
– smci
40 mins ago
"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
– smci
40 mins ago
"Why exactly there were police stopping random people is something I don't know" = internal immigration check (for illegal immigrants, visa overstays, trafficking, stolen/forged passport etc. It's not just at recognized entry points on the border.
– smci
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easyjet.com/en/help/boarding-and-flying/…, britishairways.com/en-us/information/passports-visas-and-api. See "domestic flights". Short answer: you need photo ID, but it doesn't have to be a passport.
– Nate Eldredge
yesterday
@Nate Eldredge, I've read these but I'm not sure if you'll need a passport to get through Gatwicks security even though BA and easyJet don't require it
– Tuomas Laakkonen
yesterday
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A guy I know flew from Stanstead to Scotland a few years ago and security wanted some photo ID. The only photo ID he had was for the village social club and that was accepted! I would suggest you take at least something that can prove who you are as it could save any delays.
– Bonzo
yesterday
Whenever I've flown within the UK I've always taken my passport, but that's because I don't have any other photo ID - if you have a modern photocard driving license, then that should be sufficient. You don't need ID to pass through security, just a ticket, but your ID will be checked at both check-in (if you go to a desk) and at the gate.
– exterrestris
yesterday
Why would you ever need a passport to fly within your own country? Why would it be different from, say, travel by buss? I have never heard of any country that requires a passport for a domestic flight. All you (might) need is some form of valid ID.
– Daniele Testa
9 hours ago