How-to

Travelling with children: what to think about in advance

Documents, the flight and the hotel, so that a trip with a child is easy for everyone.

Documents

The child's passport: A child needs their own passport to travel abroad. Check its expiry date in advance.
Parental consent: If a child travels without one parent or with other adults, notarised consent may be required. Find out beforehand.
Birth certificate: Carry a copy: if surnames differ, you may be asked at the border.

The flight

Choosing seats: If you can, take the front rows: there is more room and you get off sooner.
Keeping them busy: A book, coloured pencils and downloaded cartoons. Do not forget headphones.
Snacks and water: Bring light food your child likes. Baby food is usually allowed through security.
Take-off and landing: Give a small child a drink or a dummy to stop their ears blocking.

When you are there

Hotel: Before booking, ask whether there is a cot, a pool and a children's menu.
Plans: Plan one or two main things a day and leave time to rest.
Safety: Put a note with your name and phone number in your child's pocket.

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