AOPA Guide to Flying Abroad

AOPA have produced this comprehensive guide covering UK requirements for private, non-commercial, VFR flights from/to the UK to countries in Europe and the Common Travel Area (Ireland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands).

It has been compiled from the most current authoritative information available. Please let AOPA know if you find any information is out of date: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Before flight, always check with the current official sources of information. This is especially important in respect of changing UK and EU border controls.

To download a copy click/tap the three dots.

Claiming UK Fuel Duty drawback on fuel used on foreign going Aircraft 

Find out how to qualify for drawback and what you'll need to do to make a claim on duty you have already paid: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/excise-duty-drawback-on-ship-and-aircraft-oil-stores-excise-notice-172

Excise Duty hydrocarbon oils rates and allowances: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/rates-and-allowances-excise-duty-hydrocarbon-oils

Claim duty drawback on oils used as fuel on foreign-going aircraft: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/excise-claim-for-drawback-of-duty-paid-on-oils-used-as-fuel-on-foreign-going-aircraft-ho60