Our Unaccompanied Minors service is for children aged between 5 and 11 who are flying alone. Children over 12 can fly alone without our Unaccompanied Minor service. However, you can make a special request for the service for solo travellers aged between 12 and To fly alone, children aged 5 to 11 years old must travel on an adult fare and will receive our Unaccompanied Minor service.
Children over 12 always fly on an adult fare and can travel alone without our Unaccompanied Minor service. However, you can book the service for children aged 12 to 15 for an additional fee of USD 50 for each leg of the journey. Children aged 5 to 11 can travel in a different cabin class from their parent or guardian on the same flight.
However, they will also need to fly on an adult fare. When you drop off your young flyer at Dubai International, you can take them straight to the Unaccompanied Minors Lounge near the check-in area. Our lounges have video games, free Wi-Fi, and comfy sofas. Skip to the main content Accessibility information. A specialist member of our team will meet your child at our Unaccompanied Minors check-in desk.
Families and young flyers always board the plane first. That gives them more time to get settled on the flight and our cabin crew can help them to stow their hand luggage and make them comfortable. Our cabin crew are on hand to make sure your young flyer has a fun, comfortable and memorable journey. We also have a Polaroid camera so they can take home memories of their flight.
When your child arrives, a specialist member of our team will be at the aircraft door to welcome them to their destination. You can also book through LiveChat or at your local Emirates office. You can find out more about our Unaccompanied Minors service in the FAQs and in our terms and conditions below. Young Passengers YP are children aged 5 to The service must be arranged separately for the outward and return journey.
