Minors, children & infants

Plan your trip with children

When you travel with children, planning is very important, and at Iberia, we provide you with all the information you need to organise your trip. Consult the fares exclusive and conditions of carriage for infant passengers under age 2 (INF) and child passengers between ages 2 and 11 (CHD). Please note that, from the age of 12, the adult fare applies.

To make it easier to digest this information, we recommend you follow this order:

Take a look at the quick summary with the essential information.
Consult the conditions table according to the age of the child.
Go to the sections that apply to your situation: infants, children, children travelling in a group, children travelling alone, baggage or cots.
Make sure you have all the necessary documentation to travel.
Check the checklist to make sure you have everything ready before the flight.
If you have a specific situation, consult the "What to do if" section or our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Quick summary

Infants under the age of 2 may travel without occupying a seat at the infant passenger (INF) fare.
Children up to the age of 11 must occupy their own seat at the child passenger (CHD) fare.
We offer cots for infants on long-haul flights, subject to availability.
Iberia offers a companion service for minors travelling alone.
The documentation required to travel depends on the traveller's nationality and the origin and destination of the flight.

Basic definitions

INF
Infant

Infant up to 2 years old who has not reached their 2nd birthday before completing the journey
They do not occupy a seat and pay a percentage of the accompanying adult's fare.

CHD
Child

Children up to 11 years of age. They must always travel with a companion aged at least 16 years.
A discount is applied depending on the destination and the fare chosen.

ADT
Adult

From the age of 12.
Even if they are minors, they can travel alone. The adult fare applies.

Conditions based on the age of the child

Child's age	Fare	Seat	Conditions
Infant (under 2 years)	INF	No	Travels and pays a percentage of the fare of the accompanying adult.
Under 2 years	CHD	Yes	Discount according to chosen fare and destination. Requires approved car seat
2 to 11 years old	CHD	Yes	Discount according to fare and destination.
Aged 5–11 travelling alone	CHD	Yes	Unaccompanied Minor Service (mandatory).
Aged 12 to 17 travelling alone	ADT	Yes	Can travel alone. Unaccompanied Minor Service optional.

Travelling with infants under 2 years of age

Infants who are under 2 years of age throughout the journey can travel on the infant fare (INF). This fare does not include a dedicated seat (the baby travels on the adult's lap), and the price ranges from 10% to 30% of the companion's ticket.

If you would like your infant to occupy their own seat or if they turn two years old before the end of the trip, it is necessary to purchase the child passenger (CHD) fare. In this case, it is mandatory to bring a approved car seat for use in aircraft. The seat must comply with road safety standards (ECE R44/R129), display the TÜV or FAA certification for aircraft, and must not exceed 42–44 cm in width.

In short: the infant's fare depends on their age and whether they occupy their own seat.

On Iberia flights operated by LATAM, infants who travel in Business Class will be subject to the same fare as adults and will occupy an individual seat, bearing in mind the above safety regulations for such cases.

Baby cots on long-haul flights

Iberia offers comfort cots for babies on long-haul flights, available on request and subject to availability.
Bookings are only handled through our Booking Offices in your country. Secure your seat in the cot area by booking in advance. Depending on your ticket fare, an additional charge may apply.

They are suitable for infants under 8 months old and weighing up to 11 kg.
On A-321LXR aircraft, cots are only limited to a maximum weight of 18 kg.
Approximate dimensions: 75 × 34 cm.
Available on all our aircraft, except in the Premium Economy cabin of the Airbus A350.

In summary: cots help the baby rest. Their availability depends on the type of aircraft and cabin.

Travelling with children aged 2 to 11

Children aged 2 to 11

Children aged 2 to 11 must travel on the child passenger (CHD) fare, with a percentage discount that depends on the selected fare:

On flights within Spain, some economy fares may not offer a discount.
On international flights, the discount varies depending on the destination and the fare applied. In some special offers, it does not apply.

In summary: Children who occupy their own seat travel with the child passenger (CHD) fare up to (but not including) their 12th birthday (optional for infants aged 0–13 months).

Travelling with more than one child under age 5

More than one child

To ensure maximum safety and comfort during the flight, an adult may travel with:

2 infants if the adult brings an approved car seat in which one of the infants will be accommodated, or
An infant and a child under five years old or
Two children under the age of 5.

In summary: You can travel with more than one child under 5 years old as long as you meet the conditions.

Travelling with a group of minors

To travel with a group of children aged 5 to 11, you need at least one companion over 18 years of age for every 8 children travelling with them as their responsible adult. In other words:

One accompanying adult for every 8 children aged 5 to 11.
Two accompanying adults for every 9 to 16 children aged 5 to 11.

In short: One accompanying adult will be added for every 8 children thereafter, as the number increases. Remember that children over the age of 12 can travel alone, so this regulation does not apply.

Minors travelling alone

Iberia offers an Unaccompanied Minor Service that ensures the child is looked after throughout the journey, from the airport of departure until arrival at the destination.

Mandatory service for children aged 5 to 11.
Optional service for youth aged 12 to 17.

For more information, please see our Unaccompanied Minor Service.

Children’s baggage

Hand luggage
You are allowed to carry a bag for your baby with their food, drink and items needed for the flight. All these products are exempt from the regulations on the transport of liquids.

Checked baggage
Children with a child passenger (CHD) or infant passenger (INF) fare ticket have the same free baggage allowance as the companion and can also take a buggy or a car seat free of charge.

You can take your baby's buggy:

Taking it to the aircraft door:
- If there is space in the cabin: you can take it with you.
- If the plane is full: Staff will check it into the hold and hand it back to you at the aircraft door upon arrival.
  Some airports ban buggies in their terminals. In that case (or on connecting flights), you should collect it from the baggage carousel at your final destination.
Checking it at the check-in desk:
You can check it in for free along with the rest of your bags. Upon arrival, you will collect it directly from the baggage carousels in the arrivals hall.

Required documentation for minors travelling with their parents or guardians

Aged 14 and over: national ID or passport and entry requirements for the destination country.
Minors on domestic flights: not mandatory, but recommended.
Minors on international flights: own documentation is required.

For further information, please visit the Documentation page.

What to do if

I am travelling with two infants

You must purchase a child passenger (CHD) ticket for one of them and use an approved car seat to place it in their seat.

My child and I are flying in different cabins

If your child is aged between 5 and 11 and you are flying on the same flight but in a different cabin, you must book our Unaccompanied Minor Service.

I am travelling alone with several children

An adult may travel with one infant (under 2 years of age), another infant occupying a seat and a child under 5 years of age, or with two children under 5 years of age.

Check this checklist for travelling with children and infants.

Before the flight

Check the documentation required.
Check the fare most suitable for each child according to their age.
Plan the cot booking for long-haul journeys.

At the airport

Check if you need to check in the buggy at the counter or if you can bring it to the aircraft door.
Use the family security lane at the airport (if available).
You are allowed to take milk, juice or other liquids for children or infants through security control.

During the flight

If you are travelling with your infant and they are entitled to a seat, you must install your approved car seat suitable for use on aircraft.
Always follow the crew's instructions.
For safety reasons, do not change your assigned seat without consulting with the crew first.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

With Iberia, you can travel at any time, but we recommend that you do not fly with your baby until at least 7 days after giving birth. Remember to check the applicable fare, its conditions, the baggage allowance and the safety regulations.

Change in pressure may cause discomfort in your baby's ears (consult your paediatrician).
We recommend you keep your baby well-hydrated before and after the flight , as they are very susceptible to dehydration.

From age 5, with mandatory Unaccompanied Minor Service, up to age 11. With Iberia, children who have turned 12 may travel as adults, but may also optionally choose to use the same service. For more information, see the Minors Travelling Alone page.Minors Travelling Alone.

If you are travelling with your baby, you may carry a hand luggage bag containing their food, drink and necessary items for the flight, in addition to the permitted hand luggage.

Infants with a ticket for a child passenger (CHD) or infant passenger (INF) have the same free baggage allowance as the adult companion and may also take a pushchair or a car seat.