Unaccompanied Passengers

Children between the ages of 2 and 12 years, but who have not yet reached their 12th birthday at the start of their journey, must travel with a parent, or with an adult who is aged 18 years or older.

 

Your Child's Solo Travel

 

Children who have already turned 2 years old, but have not yet reached their 12th birthday, may travel as an unaccompanied minor. However, unaccompanied children aged between 2 and 7 years old must remain under the supervision of the cabin crew.

 

Traveling Without a Guardian

 

Children who have already turned 2 years old, but have not yet reached their 12th birthday, may travel as an unaccompanied minor. However, unaccompanied children aged between 2 and 7 years old must remain under the supervision of the cabin crew.

 

• Although unaccompanied children are given priority at airports, it is still important to ensure that your child arrives at the airport at least two hours before the flight. Istanbul Airport has a check-in counter specially reserved for unaccompanied minors.
• During the check-in process, our staff will explain the procedure and provide you with the necessary documents to sign.
• On completion of the check-in and paperwork procedures, minor passengers will be accompanied on board the aircraft by a staff member.
• Please make sure that your child's flight has departed before leaving the airport.
• On arrival, the cabin crew will hand the minor passenger over to the designated staff member at the destination. After completion of the customs and baggage formalities, the staff member will transfer the minor passenger to the person specified by you, in exchange for a signature.