Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor policy: ages, fee and rules
A parent's guide to the Etihad Airways unaccompanied minor service. Find rules for kids flying alone, including age limits, fees, and airport procedures.
Etihad Airways offers a free Unaccompanied Minor service for children aged 5 to 11, as long as it is booked in advance. For teens aged 12 to 17, the service is optional and has a fee. Children under five years old are not permitted to travel alone on Etihad.
| Topic | What Etihad Airways says |
|---|---|
| Youngest age to fly alone | Children under five years old on the day of departure are not permitted to fly alone or use the Unaccompanied Minor service; they must travel with an adult.Source |
| Service required for | The Unaccompanied Minor service is available for free for children aged 5 to 11. They must be booked on a normal adult fare and the service must be pre-booked.Source |
| Service optional for | For children aged 12 to 17, you can either have them travel on their own adult ticket or you can pay for the Unaccompanied Minor service.Source |
| Service fee | The Unaccompanied Minor service is free for children 5-11 if booked in advance. For children 12-17, or if arranged on the day of travel, the fee is USD 100 each way for direct flights and USD 150 each way for connecting flights.Source |
| At the airport | You must print, sign, and bring the completed Unaccompanied Minor request form to the airport. The person meeting the child at arrivals must bring their ID.Source |
| Older kids and teens | Children who are 12 to 17 years old are permitted to travel by themselves on an adult ticket without using the Unaccompanied Minor service.Source |
Kids flying alone
The Unaccompanied Minor service is available for children aged 5 to 11; they must be booked on a normal adult fare and the service must be pre-booked. The service is free if you arrange it in advance. For older children aged 12 to 17, you can choose to have them fly on their own or you can pay for the service.
The fee is USD 100 each way for direct flights and USD 150 each way for connecting flights if the service is for a child aged 12-17, or if it is arranged on the day of travel.
“If your child is under five on the day of departure, they must be accompanied by an adult travelling on the same flight and in the same cabin. They are not permitted to fly alone or use our Unaccompanied Minor service.”
Official wording, etihad.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Children aged 5 to 11 can use our Unaccompanied Minor service for free. They must be booked on a normal adult fare and have pre-booked the service before arriving at the airport.”
Official wording, etihad.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Children aged 12 to 17 can travel on their own adult ticket, or you can pay for our Unaccompanied Minor service.”
Official wording, etihad.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Our Unaccompanied Minor service is free for children aged 5-11 when booked in advance.If arranged on the day of travel, or for children aged 12-17, it costs USD 100 each way for direct flights,or USD 150 each way for connecting flights.”
Official wording, etihad.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Print and sign the completed request form and take it to the airport with you. … Our hosts will help your child through immigration, baggage claims and customs. Bring your ID when you meet them at Arrivals.”
Official wording, etihad.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Children aged 12 to 17 can travel on their own adult ticket, or you can pay for our Unaccompanied Minor service.”
Official wording, etihad.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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