Traveling with children and infants

We aim to make flying enjoyable for our youngest passengers.

Note that children and infants get a discount on airfare. See more details on discounted prices below.

Activities on board

We aim to entertain kids when they fly with us.

In the personal in-flight entertainment system you'll find a variety of movies and TV shows for children of all ages, ranging from live-action movies to animated series. We provide children with headphones as well, so they can enjoy the entertainment on board.

For those who like more hands-on activities, we hand out pencils and activity sheets for them to get creative.

Food for kids

Kids (2-11 years)

Children between the ages of 2 and 11 receive a complimentary refreshment and drink on all flights. There is no need to pre-order refreshments for kids.

Infants (0-2 years)

We also offer our youngest passengers complimentary fruit puree and oatmeal but in our efforts to reduce food waste, we kindly ask that parents pre-order refreshments for their infants. Please contact our service center at least 24 hours prior to departure to add refreshments for your infant to your booking.

Warm water is always available on board to warm up milk.

Booking a ticket for infants

It is necessary to purchase a ticket for an infant. They are priced significantly lower than tickets for children, but the actual discount depends on the fare type.

When traveling with an infant under the age of 2 (24 months), the infant does not require a seat as they will be seated in the parent’s lap. If you wish to book a seat for an infant, you can select a seat during the booking process. Passengers traveling with infants may not be seated in an exit row, or in the row directly in front of or behind an exit row.

For more information about baggage allowance for infants, check out our baggage allowance page.

Tickets for unborn children

It's not possible to book a ticket for an unborn child. If you're planning future travel with a child that is yet to be born and wish to book an infant ticket, it's possible to add the child to an existing booking after birth, when the child has been given their name. Contact our service center for more information.

When traveling with infants under 2 years old, passengers may bring an approved child seat on board, provided that a seat by the window is available on the plane. Passengers can ensure a seat for their infant by purchasing the child fare.

Passengers traveling with children 2 to 11 years old may bring an approved child seat for the comfort of the child during the flight, as long as the child seat meets the requirements listed below.

Rules on child seats

Child seats are allowed during all stages of the flight, including during take-off and landing, provided that the child seat is designed for attachment to a seat with a 2-point belt (normal seat belts on passenger seats in aircraft). Child seats that are specifically designed for attachment with 3-point belts (normal seat belts in cars) may not be used.

The child seat needs to fulfill at least one of the following conditions:

The child seat is approved for use in vehicles in accordance with the European Standard ECE R44-03 or later amendments.
The child seat is approved for use in motor vehicles and aircraft in accordance with the US Standard US FMVSS No. 213 and has been manufactured according to this standard as of 26 February 1985. Child seats that meet US requirements must have the following label in red lettering: 1) "This child restraint system conforms to all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards" and 2) "This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft".
The child seat is approved for use in aircraft in accordance with the German Standard on "Qualification Procedure for Child Restraint Systems in Aircraft" TUV Doc.:/958-01/2001.
The child seat is approved for use in motor vehicles and aircraft in accordance with the Canadian Standard CMVSS 213/213,1.

On board, the child seat shall be anchored securely in a window seat using the seat belt.

CARES (Child Aviation Restraint System) is approved on Icelandair flights. CARES is designed specifically for aviation use for children aged 1 or older who weigh between 22-44 lb./10-20 kg.

Please note: Child seats are not provided by the airline on our flights, neither with CARES or any other system. It's the passengers' responsibility to bring a child seat if it's needed for the flight.

Our pregnant passengers should consult with their physician to see if they're fit for travel.

If traveling during the last month of pregnancy, or in case of previous premature birth, pregnant passengers must be in possession of a medical certificate issued no earlier than 72 hours prior to flight departure.

If certain risks are known, e.g. pre-term birth or twins expected, it's not recommended to travel after week 32.

Please consider these guidelines when traveling while pregnant:

For pregnancies without complications, flying is possible up to week 36.
If flying during weeks 36-38, it's not recommended to go on flights longer than 4 hours.
Pregnant passengers are not accepted for travel after week 38.

Note that flying in general does not increase the chance of complications during pregnancy.

Strollers are allowed on board but certain guidelines apply. Note that rules on strollers vary between airports, so we encourage passengers to check information on strollers at their designated airport. Airport strollers are available at Keflavík airport for transit, departure, and on arrival. They are located at various places throughout the terminal.

Few things to keep in mind:

At some Icelandair destinations, strollers are not allowed through security. However, passengers will be able to use the airport-provided strollers.
Strollers that are put into baggage hold at the gate cannot be brought up to the aircraft again upon arrival, due to security restrictions.
In some cases, strollers can be collected at the odd-size baggage claim, depending on the airport.
If a stroller is checked in as baggage, we recommend it being wrapped in a protective cover.

We recommend that parents consult the respective countries' guidelines in advance if their child under 18 will be traveling internationally without both guardians.

When a child travels abroad without both guardians, border authorities may require proof of consent, or the child might face delays or denial of entry or exit. Along with a passport, it's advised to carry a declaration of consent and a certificate of custody.

If a child is traveling with one custodial parent, the consent of the other may be needed, depending on the rules of the destination country, especially if joint custody is exercised.

Icelandair offers an escort service for children traveling without their parents.

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