Turkish Airlines Unaccompanied Minors Policy

Turkish Airlines offers 2 types of services for children travelling alone: Unaccompanied Minor Service and Escort Service.

• Unaccompanied Minor Service 
  • Children between 7 and below 12 years must either travel with an adult passenger who is at least 18 years old or be booked as Unaccompanied Minors with Turkish Airlines. 
  • The flight attendant will supervise the unattended child passenger.
  • Unaccompanied minors will not be accepted on connecting flights (domestic or international) unless accompanied by a parent, first-degree relative, or guardian.
  • AnadoluJet flights charge an additional service fee for unaccompanied child passengers.
• Escort Service/Travel Companion 
  • Children between 2 and below 7 years who do not have an adult guardian to accompany them can be assigned a travel companion/escort for a fee—they cannot travel alone. 
  • A travel companion will be assigned to supervise them and travel with the child.  

How to Book the Escort/Travel Companion Service for Children 

You must book the Escort Service 48 hours (or more) prior to your flight’s departure. 

• The service can be booked for children between 2 and below 7 years. 
• The service is mandatory for them—they cannot travel alone.
• The child will be escorted by a responsible adult travel companion throughout the journey.
• You must pay for your child’s ticket plus all the costs relating to the travel companion. 
• The parent or legal adult guardian must accompany the child to the airport and hand her/him over into the care of a Turkish Airlines customer service agent. They must carry a notarized document stating that they are authorized to hand over the child passenger.
• Documentation 

The parent/adult guardian must sign a Permission to Carry an Unaccompanied Child Form and provide the following documents and information at the airport’s check-in desk:

• A valid photo ID, such as a passport, license, etc.
• Address as it appears on the ID 
• Phone number 
• Name, address, and phone number of the parent or adult who will meet the child at the destination airport 

• During the flight
  • Turkish Airlines escort/travel companion travel with your child. 
  • The escort will check on your child from time to time to ensure that he/she feels secure and comfortable. 
  • Provide assistance during the flight.
  • Ensure that your child follows the safety instructions.
• Arrival and pickup
  At the arrival airport:
  • The travel companion will:
    • Escort your child to the gate after landing.
    • Hand over your child to the parent or adult guardian designated to meet your child. 
  • The parent or designated adult guardian must:
    • Reach the airport at least 2 hours before the flight’s scheduled arrival.
    • Carry a valid ID (with signature).
    • Obtain a gate pass.
    • Meet your child at the gate.

How to Book Your Child 

Turkish Airlines’ Unaccompanied Minor Service is available for children between 7 and under 12 years of age. 

• The Unaccompanied Minors service is mandatory for children in this age group—they cannot travel alone.
• You must pay for your child’s ticket plus an Unaccompanied Minors service fee.
• Conditions of acceptance 
  • All flights in the itinerary must be confirmed. 
  • Unaccompanied minors can only travel on direct flights. 
• The parent or legal adult guardian must reach the airport’s check-in counter with the child at least 2 hours before departure and complete all the required documentation. 
• Documentation 
  • The parent/adult guardian must complete and sign a Permission to Carry an Unaccompanied Child Form at the airport. 
  • The parent/adult guardian must provide the following documents and information at the time of checking in:

• A valid photo ID, such as a passport, license, etc.
• Address as it appears on the ID 
• Phone number 
• Name, address, and phone number of the parent or adult who will meet the child at the destination airport 

• Boarding and takeoff
  • The parent/adult guardian must: 
    • Bring the child to the departure gate.
    • Remain there until the flight has departed.
  • A Turkish Airlines staff member will escort your child to the aircraft.
  • Your child will be seated comfortably near the cabin crew. 
  • If you have any questions, call + for assistance. 
• Destination airport 
  • The parent/adult guardian must: 
    • Be at the airport before the flight lands. 
    • Carry their identification papers.
    • Obtain a gate pass and proceed to the gate.
    • Sign a note of acknowledgment after receiving your child. 

Note: If the itinerary includes connecting flights (domestic or international), Unaccompanied Minors between 7 and 12 years of age will be allowed to travel only if they are accompanied by a parent, first-degree relative, or guardian. In other words, the Unaccompanied Minors service is not available for connecting flights.

If you have any doubts, call + for assistance. 

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Frequently Asked Questions on Turkish Airlines Unaccompanied Minors

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