Air France unaccompanied minor policy: ages, fee and rules
A guide to the Air France Kids Solo service for unaccompanied minors. Find age rules for domestic and international flights and airport requirements.
Air France offers its “Kids Solo” service for children traveling by themselves. The rules are quite specific, with different minimum ages and requirements for domestic flights within France versus international travel. The service is mandatory for younger children but is also available as an optional choice for teenagers up to age 17.
Airline policies for children can be updated, so it is important to check the latest rules with Air France directly. Always confirm all details and procedures when you make your booking to ensure a smooth trip.
| Topic | What Air France says |
|---|---|
| Youngest age to fly alone | Children must be at least 4 years old to travel alone on domestic flights and 5 years old on international flights, using the Kids Solo service.Source |
| Service required for | The unaccompanied minor service is for children aged 4 to 11 on flights within Metropolitan France and to/from Overseas France, and for children aged 5 to 14 on international flights.Source |
| Service optional for | The Kids Solo unaccompanied minor service is available for children aged 4 to 17 on domestic flights and 5 to 17 on international flights, making it optional for older teens.Source |
| Flights allowed | For unaccompanied minor travel on itineraries that include connecting flights with other airlines, you must contact customer service. Transfers between Paris-Orly (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airports are not available for unaccompanied minors.Source |
| At the airport | At the airport check-in area, you must present a form containing information about the people who will be dropping off and picking up the unaccompanied child.Source |
| Older kids and teens | Children must be accompanied by an adult up to age 12 on flights within metropolitan France and up to age 15 on international flights. Above these ages, they may travel alone without the unaccompanied minor service.Source |
Kids flying alone
The Air France unaccompanied minor service is required for children ages 4 to 11 on flights within Metropolitan France, between Metropolitan and Overseas France, or on the intra-Caribbean network. For international flights, the service is mandatory for children ages 5 to 14. You can also book the “Kids Solo” service optionally for older children up to age 17.
Be aware that unaccompanied minors cannot transfer between Paris-Orly (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airports. If your child’s trip includes connecting flights on other airlines, you must contact Air France customer service.
“Your child can use this service if they are between 4 and 17 years old on domestic flights, or between 5 and 17 on international flights.”
Official wording, wwws.airfrance.co.kr, checked Oct 21, 2026
“* 4 to 11 years old for a trip in Metropolitan France, between Metropolitan and Overseas France or on our intra-Carribean network. ** 5 to14 years old on our international network.”
Official wording, wwws.airfrance.sg, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Your child can use this service if they are between 4 and 17 years old on domestic flights, or between 5 and 17 on international flights.”
Official wording, wwws.airfrance.co.kr, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Please contact our customer service departmentfor itineraries involving connecting flights with other airlines. … Please note: transfers are not available between Paris-Orly (ORY) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG).”
Official wording, wwws.airfrance.sg, checked Oct 21, 2026
“At the check-in area at the airport, you will be asked for the form containing information about the people who will be accompanying and picking up your child.”
Official wording, wwws.airfrance.sg, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Every child* must be accompanied by an independent adult who is at least 18 years of age. … * Up to 12 years of age for flights within metropolitan France and flights to/from French overseas departments and territories, and up to 15 years of age for international flights.”
Official wording, wwws.airfrance.sa, checked Oct 21, 2026
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