Traveling with Children and Infants

Passengers traveling with children aged 2 to 11 years old may bring on board an approved child seat if the child sits in the chair during the flight.

When traveling with infants under 2 years old, passengers may also 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 a child seat by purchasing the child fare.

The use of child seats is 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 meets 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 and older who weigh between 22 lb and 44 lb.

When you are traveling with an infant under the age of 2 (24 months), the infant does not require a seat as he or she will be seated in the parents lap.

You are still required to purchase a ticket for the infant which is subject to infant fares and taxes. They are priced significantly lower than tickets for children but the actual discount depends on the fare type. 

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

On Icelandair flights an Unaccompanied Minor (UM) is a child between 5 and 11 years of age (11 inclusive) who is NOT accompanied by a passenger 12 years of age or older having the same reservation status and capable of taking full responsibility for the child.

Unaccompanied Minor service can be arranged to passengers between 12 and 15 years of age (15 inclusive). Same rules and fees apply as for passenger with mandatory Unaccompanied Minor service.

• A maximum of 4 Unaccompanied Minors may be carried on each flight.
• Unaccompanied Minors (UMs) board before other passengers. UMs ages 2-11 years receive meals and beverages brought by the cabin crew, while children 12 and older select food items of preference from the Economy Class menu, free of charge. Alcoholic beverages not included.
• We only accept Unaccompanied Minors on Icelandair flights; onward connections with other airlines are not possible.

Only one fee is charged if two or more unaccompanied minors are traveling together.

It is not possible to book a child traveling alone via the internet. Also, it is not possible to book for an unborn child. When planning on traveling with a child that isn't born yet, you can add their name to the booking when the child has been given its name.

To book for an Unaccompanied Minor, please contact Icelandair Reservations at 1-800-223-5500. Unaccompanied Minors must be confirmed at least 3 days before the flight, so please allow for advance purchase.