Dublin Airport issue advice for adults travelling with little ones this summer

Ellen Fitzpatrick

Dublin Airport has issued advice for parents who are jetting off with their little ones this summer.

Like many families, August is the prime time for heading off on a sun holiday, but the travel there can be a nightmare.

Navigating the airport with children is never a pleasant experience, so thankfully Dublin Airport has come to the rescue with some very welcome advice.

Taking to X – formerly Twitter – Dublin Airport wrote: “Planning a trip through Dublin Airport with your little ones this summer?

“Remember, you can bring all necessary food and medications needed for the duration of your trip in your hand luggage.”

They also shared a link for further advice when travelling, so that parents understand how to prepare for those few hours before take off.

Planning a trip through Dublin Airport with your little ones this summer? ✈️🌞

Remember, you can bring all necessary food and medications needed for the duration of your trip in your hand luggage.

Find more helpful info and travel tips here: https://t.co/Gi0g788bPN pic.twitter.com/LRT24zVeJe

— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) August 1, 2023

The advice noted that your hands will be full taking care of your child, they also gave the following advice:

You carry all your travel documents in one easily reached place.
Make sure your hand baggage meets security requirements before you leave home and work out whether you need to take buggies to the aircraft or check them in
Remember to keep everything that your baby needs on the flight in your carry-on luggage, ensuring that it is always to hand, bearing in mind the EU Aviation Security Regulations.

The information page also reminds parents to allow for extra time when travelling with children and notes where all baby changing facilities and feeding rooms are in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Dublin Airport also offers the Stork Exchange which allows parents to hire equipment, which is extremely handy if your buggy doesn’t fold in the right way for the flight.

It allows parents to hire car seats, prams, strollers and cradles as well as install anything needed and can be delivered to and collected from Terminals 1 and 2.