International flights: Unaccompanied minors
A service that helps children from 5 to 11 years old(6 to 11 years old, till October 24 ,2026)travel alone. Please contact the International Flight Reservation and Information Center in advance and inform the check-in counter at the airport of departure.
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Children under 5 years old(6 years old, till October 24 ,2026)must be accompanied by a passenger 12 years old or over.
Usage Conditions
- Passengers aged 5 to 11(6 to 11, till October 24 ,2026)who are not accompanied by a passenger 12 years old or over are eligible.
- A guardian or stand-in is required to send off and pick up the passenger at the departure and arrival locations.
- This service may not be available for use if there is cause to believe weather or other circumstance may prevent arrival at the destination.
When Making Reservations
Confirm the following terms of use, and then notify staff that you would like to use the Unaccompanied Minors service.
If you are making a reservation on the Internet, please contact the SF CALL CENTER (For International Flight Reservation and Information).
Departure Airport
- Please submit the Application and Agreement Form.
Please print the Application and Agreement Form beforehand, fill out the necessary information, and then take them with you to one of our airport check-in counters.- *
While the Application and Agreement Form are also available at our airport check-in counters, wait times may occur due to airport congestion, so filling out these documents beforehand will allow for the procedure to be completed smoothly on the day.
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Complete check-in procedures well before your departure time.
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- Persons sending off a minor passenger may accompany them to the baggage checkpoint.
Destination Airport
- The child will be taken to the arrivals lobby by an airport staff.
- When the guardian meets them to pick up the child, he or she will sign for the child.
Cautions
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Passengers with cell phone services for children should turn the power completely off before boarding.
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The airport is extremely busy inside and out during the New Year holidays.
Please allow ample time when you come to see your child off or pick them up.