Travelling with Families
Family holidays are all about making memories! These trips inspire new experiences, but occasionally organising a family trip can cause some stress in transit. For this reason, we have put together a few airport and travel tips to help you get into the holiday mode.
Airport Facilities
Airport washrooms in all public areas inside the terminal are equipped with fold-down changing tables. There is also a parental room after security, opposite Gate 4, that is equipped for feeding and changing children.
If you need to pick up any last-minute essentials or items to keep your children entertained while you’re at the airport, a range of shops are available throughout the terminal. You can find everything from snacks and travel accessories to books, toys, and holiday necessities. For the full list of airport outlets, click here.
Security and Pushchairs
Families can make use of a dedicated security lane, designed to help parents move through security checks more comfortably and efficiently. Simply follow the signage to locate the family lane when you arrive at the central security screening area.
If you wish to keep your buggy or pushchair with you until boarding, please check with your airline before travelling. In most cases, foldable buggies can be used until you reach the gate, where a member of staff will label them and ensure they are placed safely in the aircraft hold. Non-folding pushchairs generally need to be handed in at check-in. Airline policies may vary, so we recommend checking directly with your carrier. Airline contact details my be found here.
Baby food and milk are allowed through security, though these may be subject to additional screening. Please notify our security staff when you reach the checkpoint.
Travel Documents
Every child, regardless of age, must have their own passport or form of identification to travel. For information about obtaining a passport in Malta, click here.
If you are travelling with a child who is not your own, or if you and the child have different surnames, you may be asked to provide evidence of your relationship. To help ensure smooth travel, you may wish to carry:
- A birth or adoption certificate
- Marriage or divorce certificates if you are the parent but have a different surname
- A letter from the child’s parent or guardian granting permission for the child to travel with you, including their contact details
Unaccompanied Minors
Some airlines offer services that allow children to travel unaccompanied. These services must be booked directly with the airline. Contact details for all airlines operating to and from our airport can be found here ›.
Additional Support
We understand that travelling through an airport can be overwhelming for some children. If your child has an invisible disability, our Journey Facilitation Programme can help make the experience calmer and more comfortable. Find out more about the programme here.