Travel with children

Tips For You & Your Kids

Travelling with kids is one of the most rewarding yet challenging things you can do. Here are some tips on how to make your journey with children as stress-free as possible;

  • Carry all your travel documents in one easy-to-reach place. 

  • Make sure your carry-on baggage meets security requirements before you leave home.  

  • If you're bringing a buggy or pram, see if you can take them on board or if you have to check them in. 

  • Keep everything that your baby needs on the flight in your carry-on luggage. 

  • Essential fluids - medicine, baby formula - can go over security's 100ml limit. Just ask for a special fluids tray during your screening. 

Flying With Kids Made Easy

Arrive Early

Generally, we suggest travellers arrive 2 hours before a short-haul flight and 3 hours before a long-haul flight. If you're checking in a bag or buggy/pram, have a look at your airline's check-in & bag drop desk opening times, and if you can, give yourself an extra hour to check in your things.

Check-in Info

Sail Through Security

Carry-on items, including prams and buggies, must be x-rayed

If an item doesn’t fit in the x-ray, security staff will inspect it physically.

Remove your child from the pram and place all contents in a tray before screening.

Medications, baby formula, milk, etc, are allowed if they're essential for the flight.

For more general advice on getting through security, have a look here.

A Note On The Metal Detector

Everyone has to be screened through security, even babies. Metal detectors are considered safe for everyone, including children and pregnant women. If you'd rather a search by hand, just let a member of the staff know before you walk through the detector.  If your child is able, they can walk through the metal detector separately. If not, you can carry them through yourself. 

Baby Changing Facilities

You'll find rooms for baby changing all over Terminal 1 & 2, normally beside the toilet facilities. 

Baby Feeding Rooms 

We've dedicated baby feeding rooms in both Terminal 1 and 2. They're beyond security, beside the food and beverage area in T1 and the retail area in T2. These rooms have high chairs, comfortable vinyl seating, a microwave, and a bottle warmer.  

The Stork Exchange - Equipment Rental

The Stork Exchange is a baby and children's equipment rental service. Hire everything from car seats to cradles, buggies and prams. Staff are trained and insured to install car seats safely.  Equipment can be delivered to and collected from Terminals 1 and 2 and can also be brought to the car park or car rental depot.   To book online, go to www.thestorkexchange.ie, or for general enquiries, contact +353 (0)87 998 3762.

Children’s Play Corners

Dublin Airport now has dedicated kids’ play corners on each Pier, filled with puzzles, games, and interactive fun designed to keep young travellers entertained and inspired. 

You can find them besides Gate 113, Gate 206, Gate 404, Gate 408, the South Gate terminal, Or simply use our airport map to find your nearest play area with ease.

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New Gaming Area in Terminal 1

Enjoy some pre-flight fun with two PlayStations available for passengers located beside Gate 113.

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