Go to navigation Go to main content Go to end of page Austrian Country and language selection; currently: BOOK PLAN FLY Homepage Families At the airport with the family Main content At the airport with the family While air travel is an exciting experience for children, time spent queuing at the airport can often be boring or stressful. To make it as pleasant as possible for you and your children, we have put together some tips. General tips on spending time at the airport As well as queues, there are a number of exciting places that children can discover at the airport. Visit the viewing terrace and watch the aircraft taking off. Or you can go to the play area, which is equipped with games and craft items. You can now find these at most major airports. Restaurants often offer toys for children – simply ask the staff about them. In addition, families can always get priority when boarding the aircraft. With children at Vienna Airport Check-in during the holiday time In the summer holidays, Austrian Airlines has a dedicated check-in counter for families with children up to twelve years. As parents, you can check in in peace while the youngest passengers enjoy their own children’s area. You can find Family Check-in counters at the Austrian Star Alliance Terminal. Offers at Vienna Airport At Vienna Airport, young passengers are just as welcome as adult ones. You can therefore find a comprehensive programme there for children and special offers for travelling families. Family Fun Gate At the Family Fun Gate, your child can run off their energy before the flight. The 70 square metre indoor playground offers everything that children love. There is also a changing station for our very small guests there. The Family Fun Gate is located at the beginning of the F-Gates. Learn more about the Family Fun Gate Pushchair hire Vienna Airport provides a pushchair free of charge if you have already handed yours in at check-in. You can use the loaned pushchair until shortly before departure and return it to the relevant member of staff when boarding. Learn more about pushchair rental This might also interest you PREPARATION FOR FAMILIES Find tips and information about seat reservations, children's menus and country-specific entry requirements so that you can take off on your holiday in a more relaxed manner. Preparation for families FAMILIES ON BOARD You can find all the information about our extensive entertainment programme and the children's menus on our page for families on board. Families on board FAQ FOR TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN Do you have questions about special fares for children, seat reservations for the family or the care of your little ones? We have the relevant answers to hand. FAQ for travelling with children End of page Frequently visited pages Check-in Book flights Baggage Flight status and itinerary Aircraft fleet Current flight information Austrian flight destinations Customer service FAQ / Help Contact Baggage problems Passenger receipt Service charges Newsletter Austrian App About Austrian Our company Press Careers Carbon neutral flying Awards Partners Payment options Please note that there may be price deviations for some types of payment. The availability of individual payment options varies according to country. Follow us Passenger rights Imprint Terms and Conditions of Carriage Data protection Legal information Change Privacy Settings