Flying is a fast and convenient way for your whole family to reach its destination. To help make trips with children smooth and enjoyable, we’ve put together a set of useful tips.
Tips for travelling with children
Check-in
We recommend checking in online in advance. That saves time and helps avoid having to wait in queues with little ones.
Food before the flight
Avoid heavy and sugary foods, which can cause nausea while flying.
Ear pressure
During take-off and landing, give your child a drink or a hard candy to reduce ear pressure. For infants, offer milk, a pacifier, or a sip of water.
Preparation
Talk to older children about airport procedures and safety rules so they know what to expect.
Hand luggage
Consider what items your child may need during the flight and pack them into your carry-on. Note that it is forbidden to carry toy guns in hand luggage.
Airline rules
Before purchasing tickets, check the airline’s policy on the transport of special equipment for small children and what services they offer young passengers.
Children’s travel documents
Children’s travel documents
Children must have a valid passport or ID card; a birth certificate is not a valid travel document. Check whether the document is recognised in the country you are travelling to (for example, the UK, Turkey and Egypt require a passport). Children’s documents are usually valid for a shorter period (2–5 years), so it’s important to check they won’t expire:
- in the case of travel to EU countries – for at least 3 months;
- in the case of travel to other countries – for at least 6 months from the start of travel;
- in the case of travel to some countries (e.g., India) – for at least 12 months.
If a document has expired or is lost, return to Lithuania is possible with a return certificate. It is recommended that you carry copies of all documents.
For more information about travel documents, click here.
When minors travel
When a child is travelling with only one parent or an accompanying adult, a notarised consent from the other parent (or both parents) may be required. Visas may also be needed if the destination country requires them. If you are travelling with an adopted child, officials or airline staff may ask to see the adoption documents.
Unaccompanied minors
If a child is travelling alone, airlines may have additional requirements. Notarised parental consent alone may not be sufficient. Always check the airline’s rules before purchasing tickets.