Travelling with babies | Travellers | Aena

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Steps to follow

Flying is possible

Minimum (check with your airline)
48 hours after birth

Short-haul flights

Recommendation
7 days after birth

Long-haul flights

Recommendation
21 days after birth

Important

If you’re flying with children, we recommend contacting your airline in advance so that you have all the information you might need. Requirements and specifications can vary between countries and airlines.

Infants have the right to hand luggage, which means you can carry a bag for them.

Airlines normally let you bring a stroller with you free of charge. You can take the stroller up to the airplane steps, where it will be collected by the flight attendants and stored in the hold.

Documentation you are going to need

Domestic flights

  • They can travel if they are with their parents.
  • The company may ask for your family record book.

Schengen and non-Schengen EU flights

  • National ID card (DNI) or valid passport.
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List of Schengen Countries

International flights (non-Schengen)

  • Valid passport.
  • Visa (if the country requires it).

On the plane

< 2 years

  • Infants can travel on an adult's lap using a seatbelt for infants or in a child seat that attaches to the aeroplane seat, similar to those used in cars.

From 2 to 12 years of age

  • Children can sit in a normal airplane seat or in a child seat.

Important

Important

If you are planning to bring your own child seat with you, please check that it has been approved for use on aircraft. Take into account that, although it may be authorised, its use is up to the airline’s discretion and depends on its policy, so please make sure you always check this information in advance.
Some airlines provide child seats and cots for infants on board. Please check whether your airline provides these services.

You can find further information at EASA: flying with children

What can you carry in hand luggage?

Permitted liquids

You may travel with:
  • Liquid medications or baby/child food (such as liquid milk, water, juices, etc.) needed for use during the journey (outbound flight, return flight and stay).
  • All other liquids for infants are governed by the regulations on liquids in hand luggage.
How should I carry them?

Where possible, have your prescription with you or proof of your specific condition, including children’s food.

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Remember

  • Security personnel may require containers of liquid to be opened for inspection.
  • Liquids that do not pass inspection, or that passengers refuse to have inspected, cannot be passed through security.
  • Restrictions relating to the transport of liquids do not affect checked luggage.

Services available at our airports

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