Air France: Children Flying Alone

What is Unaccompanied Minor Service?

Young children traveling without a parent or legal guardian are considered to be Unaccompanied Minors. Most airlines provide a service to assist these children from their point of departure to their final destination.

What age does my child have to be to qualify as an Unaccompanied Minor?

Traveling within France or a French territory, the service is mandatory for children ages 4-11 traveling without an adult who is at least 16 years old. Children ages 12-17 years are not required to travel as unaccompanied minors, but the service is optional for this age group as well.



For international flights, children ages 5-14 must use the service.br />
Children under 5 years of age are not allowed to travel unless accompanied by an adult who is at least 16 years old.

What are the fees associated with this service?

  • Domestic flights: 30-90 EUR depending on the distance traveled
  • International flights: 50-75 EUR depending on the distance traveled

Are there any flight restrictions?

Contact Air France for more information.

How do I book this service?

Call Air France Reservations.