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Can I send an unaccompanied child alone?
If you need to send your child alone on a trip within Russia, we offer the "Unaccompanied Minors" service. Our staff will accompany the child at every stage of the flight, from the check‑in desk to the exit from the arrivals area. With us, your young travellers are in safe hands.
Important: the service is temporarily suspended for flights to/from Krasnodar, Gelendzhik and Sochi.
The service is booked at the same time as the ticket purchase (as a single order):
- call centre;
- our sales offices;
- agencies in your city;
- via the link (you need to fill in the form).
🧒 Age restrictions
- From 5 to 12 years — the service is mandatory for travel without adults.
- From 12 to 16 years — accompaniment may be arranged at the parents' request.
- Children under 5 years cannot travel without an adult.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
— How much does this service cost?
The price starts from 7,000 RUB. Please check when booking.
— Can I book the service after purchasing the ticket?
No, the service can only be booked at the same time as the ticket purchase. It cannot be added later.
— What documents are required from the person meeting the child?
When booking, you must provide the full name, passport details and phone number of the person meeting the child. At the airport, the meeting person must present an identification document.
— What if the flight is delayed?
Our staff will always be in touch with the parents. The child will remain under our supervision throughout the flight, including any delays.
Read the full terms and conditions of the service.
Section questions
- How to issue a ticket for a child separately from an adult passenger?
- Does the baby have luggage?
- I am flying with a minor brother / sister / grandson / granddaughter / nephew / niece in Russia, do I need to have a power of attorney with me?
- I'm flying with a child under 2. Do I need to buy a separate ticket?
- Are there discounts on tickets for children?
- Are there separate seat belts on board for children under 2 years old?
- If my child needs to change a diaper, how can it be done on board an aircraft?
- Why am I forced to lower the armrest when the child is sleeping?
- Is it possible to breed baby food on board?
- How to check in with a child at the airport out of turn?
- What seat will my child be assigned when the "Unaccompanied Minors" service is booked?
- How do I attach a child to a specific adult passenger?