Flying with children

Turn your family journey into a memorable adventure

Relax, we make flying with children simple

We know what it takes to travel with children. That’s why we’re here to help every step of the way. From dedicated family check-in desks to priority boarding for families with little ones, we’ll take care of the details so you can focus on making memories together.

Our policy and advice by age

Infants
2 to 11 years
12+ years

Infants are aged seven days to 23 months. Every infant must be accompanied by an adult. This also applies to twins. If you do not have an approved car seat, they must sit on your lap during take-off and landing, and whenever the seatbelt sign is on.

Baggage and pushchairs

Checked baggage to/from USA and Canada: 23kg (Excludes Basic fare)
Checked baggage to/from all other destinations: 10kg (Excludes Basic fare)
Cabin baggage: One piece, 5kg
You can carry one pushchair, carrycot or car seat for free
Complimentary strollers are available in Abu Dhabi airport

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Bassinets

Babies must weigh less than 11kg, be up to 75cm tall, and fit comfortably in the bassinet.
Requests for bassinet are subject to availability.

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Seats and car seats

Infants don’t require their own seat, but an infant seat can be purchased.
During take-off, landing and when seatbelt signs are on, infants in purchased seats must sit in a car seat or on your lap.
Children up to 36 months travelling on a child’s ticket may use an approved car seat on board.

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Meals

Order a child's meal by adding a special request for flights longer than two hours and 50 minutes.
Bring your own baby food, make a bottle or reheat milk and food on board.

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Changing facilities

Baby changing facilities are available in our toilets on board.
Changing mats are not available on board.

Entertainment

Charge your own device on board. Devices are not permitted to be fixed to bassinets.
Exclusive Warner Bros WorldTM Abu Dhabi activity packs on long flights.
Hundreds of hours of children’s games, TV, and films on E-BOX.

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Children aged 2 – 11 should be booked on a child’s fare. They’ll have their own seat on board but can sit in an approved car seat if they’re under 37 months old.

Baggage and pushchairs

Use our baggage calculator to easily check your baggage allowance.
You can carry one pushchair, a carrycot or car seat for free.
Complimentary strollers are available for use in Zayed International Airport.

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Seats and car seats

Children aged two and above require their own seat on board.
Visit etihad.com/manage before you fly to choose your seats and make sure you sit together.
Children up to 36 months travelling on a child’s ticket may use an approved car seat on board.

Book a seat

Meals

Order a child's meal by adding a special request for flights longer than two hours and 50 minutes.
Look out for Scooby-Doo and the Looney Tunes crew on our meal boxes and snack bags.

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Entertainment

Exclusive Warner Bros WorldTM Abu Dhabi activity packs on long flights
Hundreds of hours of children’s games, TV, and films on E-BOX.

Disvover E-BOX

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Baggage and pushchairs
Seats and car seats
Meals
Entertainment

Children aged 12 or older should be booked on an adult fare.

Baggage

Check your booking confirmation or use our calculator for your baggage allowance.

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Seats

Children aged two and above require their own seat on board.
Choose seats before you fly to ensure you are seated together.
Depending on your fare, some seats may be free.

Book a seat

Meals

Your child can choose from our adult menu on board.
If your child has a medical dietary requirement, request a special meal at least 24 hours before you fly.

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Entertainment

Exclusive Warner Bros WorldTM Abu Dhabi activity packs on long flights.
Hundreds of hours of children’s games, TV, and films on E-BOX.
Sign your child up to Etihad Guest to use chat apps on board for free and start earning miles as a family.

Discover E-BOX

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Baggage
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Meals
Entertainment

Frequently asked questions

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Flying with children

Relax, we make flying with children simple

Our policy and advice by age

Baggage and pushchairs

Can I travel on my own with more than one child?

Can I request a child’s meal after booking my ticket?

How can I book a bassinet?