child age limit for a flight ticket in india 2025

What is the minimum age for child flight ticket in India?

Whenever you are traveling with your family, and everyone is included, from senior citizens to kids, in the trip, in order to have an amazing journey, you need to be well informed about the trip so you do not have to face any inconveniences and be able to go through the journey easily. When it comes to traveling with a child, you must be wondering: What is the minimum age for a child flight ticket in India?,  to answer this, you may have to go through the different airline and their policies so you will be enlightened accurately about this. The minimum age of traveling for a child starts from 7 days to 2 years. The infant should be healthy enough to travel without any trouble. However, we are going to discuss everything that will help you travel comfortably with a child.

 

How to travel conveniently with a child in India?

There is no doubt that traveling with a child is not that easy in India as you have to go through certain rules and regulations and follow them for a journey free from all the issues. How you need to treat your journey also depends on the age of the kid, as the airline will prepare things for you accordingly. We have mentioned and explained the different aspects of the journey by dividing it into the following sections: 

• Infants
  • The age of the infants for traveling is after seven days of birth. If infants have been born for 7 to 10 days, then they can travel with the airline. 
  • The infant should be healthy at the time of traveling, and it is mandatory that you bring a fit-to-fly certificate from the doctor. 
  • You can bring food, clothes, and other materials that will make the journey comfortable for the infants. 
  • The bassinet can be booked for infants on some airlines, and on some, you are required to bring your own.
  • If the bassinet is occupying the complete seat then you have to buy the ticket. 
• Child
  • If the age of your child is between 2 to 11 years then it falls into the category of child. 
  • You can book a meal for them by navigating the official website of the airline. 
  • If the baby cannot sit on your lap throughout the journey, then you have to book a flight ticket for them. 
• Unaccompanied Minors
  • You have to submit a request for unaccompanied minors with proper documents if the airline accepts, you can travel. 
  • Make sure you submit the request at least 72 hours before the scheduled flight departure. 
  • If a minor is traveling with someone under the age of 18, it will be considered unaccompanied on the flight.

 

How to book a flight ticket for a child?

Most passengers face issues booking a flight for their kids and the primary reason responsible for this is lacking knowledge about the correct booking process. If you are facing the same problem, you have come to the right place for the solution. The flight booking procedure varies from airline to airline; however, the following steps discuss an airline's standard online flight reservation procedure. This method will enable you to secure a suitable seat on the desired airline's flight effortlessly.

• Browse the official website of the concerned airline to commence the procedure.
• By default, a flight reservation form will appear on the home page in the "Book" tab.
• Fill out the form with the requested details, such as arrival and departure time.
• Ensure to choose the age limit of the passenger for infants or children (minors).
• Press the "Search/Find Flights" button to view the flight available for the provided information.
• Choose a suitable flight from the provided options and pay for the ticket purchases.