What documents does my child need for the flight?
As well as the booking number all travellers need an identity card, even children/youths and infants (depending on the destination an entry in the parents' passport may be sufficient). Please contact the respective consulate for information.
Please note that for some countries, such as France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Romania and Israel, special entry and exit provisions apply for children and young people travelling alone. We state unequivocally that it the responsibility of each passenger to ensure they comply with the national entry and exit provisions and we recommend they obtain information in good time before travelling from the appropriate national authorities and procure the necessary documents.
Germanwings can only carry children under 12 years of age if they are accompanied by a legally responsible adult.
On routes within Germany we do, however, offer a service for children travelling alone for children from 5 to 11 (unaccompanied minor service).
If the accompanying person is not the child's legal guardian, we require the written authorisation of the parents and/or the legal guardians. You can download the necessary form here. [Download form] Without written permission we will unfortunately have to refuse to carry the child.
Children under 12 years of age must be booked under the same reservation as the accompanying person (same booking number). If this is not the case, please contact our call centre up to 3 days before departure so that we can insert a note on the reservation of the accompanying person.
