Flying with Babies
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Information on all air travel with babies, including an airline comparison guide and FAQs
Air travel with a baby
Different airlines have different policies when it comes to flying with babies, and infant charges and baggage allowance can vary depending on your route. Our guide will help you determine the best airline for you, no matter where you are flying to!
FLYING WITH A CHILD?
Are you flying with a baby or an infant (above 2 years old)? On their second birthday, a baby is classed as an infant, and for most airlines different fares and policies will apply. For more information on flying with an infant or child, including top tips and FAQs, check out our guide to flying with children.
VOLAR CON UN BEBE
Algunas personas evitan volar con un bebé porque creen que es mucho en lo que pensar. Pero con casi todas las aerolíneas del mundo que ofrecen servicios y apoyo para quienes se llevan a sus bebés, es mucho más fácil de lo que cree.
Baby Infant Ticket Age
The age that your baby can fly from will depend on the airline that you're flying on. Some airlines will only let babies fly if they're two weeks or older, whereas others will allow babies to fly from as young as two days old. If your baby is under two weeks old, you might be required to provide a letter from you GP stating that they're safe to fly.
Baby Ticket Price
Los bebés o bebés vuelan gratis con casi todas las aerolíneas. Las aerolíneas permiten a los pasajeros que vuelan con un bebé sentarse en su regazo durante el vuelo, y algunos también tienen la opción de comprar un asiento con un asiento especial. La mayoría de las aerolíneas permiten que los pasajeros traigan su propia cuna, silla de paseo o buggy al avión y también suministran cunas que están específicamente diseñadas para caber dentro de la zona de asientos dentro del avión.
Breastfeeding on a Plane
If you need reassurance and guidance about how to breastfeed on a plane, have a look at our top tips for breastfeeding whilst travelling. It also includes information about various airline policies.
¿Qué pasa si estoy esperando un bebé antes de volar?
Si ha comprado un vuelo y espera tener un bebé antes de volar, comuníquese con nosotros y le informaremos a la aerolínea. No necesitará comprar un boleto para su bebé, ya que casi todas las aerolíneas no requieren que los bebés y los bebés compren un boleto. Sin embargo, deberá informar a la aerolínea para que esté al tanto y pueda brindarle la asistencia correcta.
THE BEST AIRLINES FOR
FLYING WITH BABIES
AIRLINE COMPARISON
We’ve put together a table to help you understand whether your chosen airline charges an infant fee, allowing you to compare with other airlines. Along with understanding whether you will be allowed free hold luggage allowance, you can decide which airline will be best for you.
Be aware that the infant fee may be applied for babies sitting on an adult’s lap. Terminology and currency as per the airline’s website - exact figures can vary depending on route and fare type. This table is a guide and airline policies are subject to change at any time.
| Aerolínea | Infant Fee | Free hold luggage allowance for babies | The cost of an additional seat for an infant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adria airways | 10-33% of the adult ticket price, route depending | 1 fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or car seat and 1 piece of baggage up to 23 kg | Adult fare |
| Aaegean Airlines | 10% of adult fare | 1 piece of cabin baggage up to 6kg. An infant car seat/collapsible stroller if own seat is booked. Free hold allowance depends on adult's fare | Child Fare |
| Aer Lingus | £19 each way 10% of accompanying adult fare on flights to/from the US |
1 stroller or pushchair + 1 car seat, booster seat or travel cot |
Full adult fare |
| Aire asia | Route depending | No Baggage Allowance. 1 x baby buggies, manual wheelchair, mobility device or walking frame. | Route depending |
| Aire canadá | No charge on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
1 stroller + 1 car seat or booster sear free of charge |
Full adult fare for flights within Canada and USA Child’s fare on international flights |
| Aire Francés | Free on domestic flights 15% of adult fare on short-haul flights and 33% on long-haul flights |
1 stroller + 1 car seat free of charge |
15-33% of the adult fare, depending on route |
| Aire malta |
10%of adult fare |
1 stroller free of charge |
Full adult fare |
| Aire nueva zelanda | Free on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat free of charge |
Full adult fare on domestic flights 75% of adult fare on international flights |
| Alitalia |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 10 kg of hold luggage | Children under 2 years are not allowed their own seat, and must be on an adult’s lap |
| American Airlines | Free on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat free of charge |
Adult's fare |
| ANA | 10% of adult fare | 1 piece + one fully collapsible stroller or infant carrying basket/car seat | Up to 25% adult fare info |
| Austrian | 10% of adult fare | 1 baby basket or one child car seat or 1 fully collapsible stroller + baggage allowance up to 23 kg | Varies |
| Avianca | 10% of adult fare | 2 pieces up to 23 kg on flights to/from Europe and 1 piece up to 10 kg on all other flights | Child Fare |
| British Airways |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 10kg of hold luggage, included in adult allowance |
75% of adult fare |
| Cathay Pacific |
10%of adult fare depending on route |
1 pushchair + car seat + 10kg of hold luggage |
75% of adult fare |
| China oriental |
10%of adult fare depending on route |
1 piece of luggage + 1 totally folded or portable infant trolley |
Adult or Child ticket (route depending) |
| China Southern |
10%of adult fare depending on route |
1 piece of 22 lbs + 1 folded baby carriage, bassinet, or a child safety seat |
Adult or Child ticket (route depending) |
| Delta | Free on domestic flights % of adult fare on international flights |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat free of charge |
Full adult fare on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
| easyjet |
£22 one-way |
2 of the following items: pushchair, baby buggy, travel cot, carrier, car seat, booster seat |
Children over 2 years of age must occupy their own seat Full adult fare |
| emiratos |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 carrier + 10kg of hold luggage |
75% of adult fare |
| Etihad |
10% of adult fare |
10-23kg of hold luggage depending on route |
75% of adult fare |
| Flybe |
12% of adult fare |
1 stroller +1 car seat free of charge |
Full adult fare |
| Icelandair | 10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat |
75% of adult fare |
| Gulf Air | 10% of an adult fare | 1 piece of 15kgs for checked baggage + 1 collapsible stroller/pushchair + 1 infant car seat | Child Fare |
| iberia |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair or car seat |
Infant fees for additional seats vary, depending on route and flight duration. |
| jet2 |
£20 one-way |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat, combined weight 10kg |
Full adult fare |
| Jet airways |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 carrier + 10kg of hold luggage |
Full adult fare |
| KLM |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat, combined weight 10kg |
75% of adult fare |
| lufthansa | Free on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
1 pushchair or car seat or carrier + 23kg of hold luggage |
75% of adult fare |
| Malaysia Airlines | 10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + hold luggage, combined weight 10kg |
85% of adult fare |
| Noruego | Free on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 5kg of hold luggage |
75% of adult fare |
| Aire de Omán | 10% of an adult's fare on doemstic flights 20% of an adult's fare on international flights |
1 piece of checked baggage up to 10 kg + 1 infant carrying basket, carry cot or baby stroller | Varies |
| Qantas | Free on domestic flights 10% of adult fare on international flights |
1 pushchair + 1 travel cot + 1 car seat +10kg of hold luggage on international routes | Full adult fare on domestic flights 75% of adult fare on international flights |
| Aerolíneas Qatar |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair or travel cot + 10-23kg of hold luggage depending on route |
75% of adult fare depending on route |
| Ryanair |
£25 one-way |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat or booster seat or travel cot |
Full adult fare |
| Scandinavian Airlines |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 23kg piece of hold luggage |
75% of adult fare |
| Aerolíneas de Singapur |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 travel cot or carrier + 23kg of hold luggage within US and 10kg outside of US |
75% of adult fare depending on route |
| Vías aéreas sudafricanas |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair or car seat + 23kg of hold luggage |
75% of adult fare |
| SUIZO |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 23kg of hold luggage |
65% of adult fare |
| Toca portugal |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 10kg of hold luggage |
70-96% of adult fare depending on route |
| Aerolínea tailandesa |
10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair or car seat |
75% of adult fare |
| TUI |
Infant fees vary depending on route and length of flight |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 10kg of hold luggage |
Full adult fare |
| Turkish Airlines |
Up to 15% of adult fare depending on route |
1 pushchair + 10-23kg of hold luggage depending on route |
Infant fees for additional seats vary depending on route and length of flight |
| Aerolíneas Unidas | Free on domestic flights Infant costs vary on international flights |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 23kg of hold luggage |
Full adult fare on domestic flights 75% of adult fare on international flights |
| VIRGIN ATLANTIC | 10% of adult fare |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 23kg of hold luggage |
1 pushchair + 1 car seat + 23kg of hold luggage |
| Aire libre |
€8-27 one-way |
1 pushchair or car seat |
Full adult fare |
FLYING WITH A BABY
FAQS
What are the best international airlines for flying with babies?
In many instances, babies under two can travel wither for free or for a small percentage of an adult’s fare when travelling domestically. However, when flying internationally, the fares can be higher. Some airlines charge the full ticket price for an infant on transatlantic or long-haul flights.
¿Puedo llevar una cuna, silla de paseo o buggy en mi vuelo?
Sí. La mayoría de las aerolíneas permiten que los pasajeros traigan al menos una cuna, silla de paseo o buggy en su vuelo, sin cargo. Algunas líneas aéreas también proporcionarán cunas de viaje especialmente diseñadas para que su bebé o bebé puedan dormir. Sin embargo, generalmente solo se ofrecen en vuelos de larga distancia. Si trae su propia cuna, cochecito o cochecito, asegúrese de que se ajusten al peso y las dimensiones máximas que indica la aerolínea.
¿Puedo traer leche de bebé en mi vuelo?
Yes. You can bring baby milk on your flight. Most liquids that are over 100ml/3.4oz are not allowed in your carry-on baggage, however, for baby milk and milk formula, passengers are allowed to bring enough to feed your baby for the duration of the flight, even if it exceeds the 100ml/3.4oz limit. Please be aware that baby milk and formula must be removed from your bag and screened separately. FInd out more about which items are allowed on carry-on baggage in our prohibited items blog, or read our guide to bringing food on a plane.
¿Cómo voy a calentar la leche de mi bebé?
Cabin crew will be more than happy to warm up your baby milk for you. Don't hesitate to ask!
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre un bebé y un bebé?
No hay diferencia entre un bebé y un bebé. Diferentes líneas aéreas utilizan diferente terminología. Para la mayoría de las aerolíneas, cualquier niño menor de dos años de edad puede ser bebé o bebé.
¿Necesito comprar un boleto de avión para mi bebé?
Los pasajeros que vuelan con un bebé solo necesitan comprar un boleto de avión para ellos mismos. Se permite que su bebé o bebé se siente en su regazo durante la duración del vuelo y muchas aerolíneas le permiten traer una silla de paseo, buggy o cuna en el vuelo. Si no desea que su bebé se siente en su regazo, algunas aerolíneas le permitirán comprar un boleto de avión separado para su bebé con un sistema especial de retención infantil.
¿Debo informar a la aerolínea que estoy volando con un bebé?
Sí. Debe informar a la aerolínea que está volando con un bebé al momento de reservar su boleto. Por favor da Alternative Airlines una llamada y estaremos encantados de informar a la aerolínea para usted.
¿Puedo llevar a mi bebé en un asiento de seguridad para el vuelo?
La mayoría de las aerolíneas le permitirán llevar a su bebé en un asiento de automóvil aprobado por la aerolínea. Los asientos de automóvil deben ajustarse al peso y las dimensiones máximas que el estado de la aerolínea y deben estar orientados hacia adelante.
¿Dónde puedo cambiar a mi bebé en mi vuelo?
Hay mesas para cambiar bebés en los baños de cada aeronave que podrás cambiar y vestir para vestir a tu bebé.
