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FLIGHT DOCUMENTATION

It is each passenger’s responsibility to obtain information about the identification or health documentation required to visit their destination country. This documentation may vary depending on the country of origin, destination, and dates. Therefore, it is recommended that you contact your travel agency or the immigration authorities of your destination country for the relevant information and clarifications before purchasing your ticket.

 

International Flights – Accepted Photo IDs

  • A valid, signed passport (note: all non-EU passport holders traveling to a Schengen Area* country must ensure that their passport is valid for at least 3 months from their date of departure from the Schengen Area country, although this requirement does not apply to holders of a residence permit or long-stay visa issued by a Schengen Area country).
  • To travel outside the EEA (European Economic Area), the passport must be valid for the duration of the intended stay, except for the following countries:
    • To travel to Jordan, the passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay (for Italian passport holders, 3 months beyond the intended stay).
    • To travel to Turkey, the passport must be valid for at least 150 days from the date of arrival.
    • To travel to Montenegro, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay.
    • To travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended period of stay.
    • To travel to Egypt, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
    • To travel to Albania, your passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the date of arrival.
  • UK passport holders traveling to a Schengen area* or EU country (excluding Ireland) from 1 January 2021 must ensure that their passport:
    • Is valid for at least 3 months from their date of departure from the Schengen area country, unless they have a residence permit or long-stay visa issued by a Schengen area country.
    • Was issued within the last 10 years before their arrival date, unless they have a residence permit or long-stay visa issued by a Schengen area country, in which case no specific passport validity requirements apply.
  • EEA (European Economic Area), EU (European Union) citizens, or Swiss citizens traveling to the UK must hold a valid passport, as national identity cards issued by EEA and EU countries and Switzerland will no longer be accepted for entry to the UK (unless you have some form of UK residency status). For more information, please visit the official UK Government website at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/passport-rules-for-travel-to-europe
    • If you are a citizen of a country that does not require a visa to visit the UK, including EU citizens, and you are traveling to the UK for a short stay of up to six months, you may need an ETA. If you do not hold a UK visa, Biometric Residence Permit (BRP), or Biometric Residence Card (BRC), you may need to obtain an ETA. British and Irish citizens do not require an ETA. Make sure you meet the UK entry requirements, or you may not be able to travel. For more information and to apply for your ETA, visit the official UK government website.
  • A valid national identity card issued by the government of an EEA* or EU** country, or Switzerland.
  • An Irish passport card (only for Irish citizens traveling within the EU, EEA, Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, and the United Kingdom).
  • A valid Greek national identity card issued by the Greek police (only for travel within the EU).
  • A valid travel document in accordance with the UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (issued by a government, in accordance with Article 28(1) of the 1951 UN Convention, in lieu of a valid passport).
  • A valid travel document in accordance with the Convention (issued by the government of a Contracting State, in accordance with Article 27 of the 1954 UN Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, in lieu of a valid passport).
  • A valid collective passport issued by an EU or EEA country.

The destination country may also require a valid visa in addition to a valid photo ID. Check visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate.

The following countries accept national ID cards issued by the government of an EEA country:

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro.
  • Albania, if the national ID card was issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, or Sweden.
  • Egypt, if the national ID card was issued by Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, or Portugal.
  • Turkey, if the national ID card was issued by Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, or Switzerland.
  • Georgia (except for national identity cards issued by Denmark and Norway).

 

Israel Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) Requirement

Visitors from visa-exempt countries must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) to enter Israel. An approved ETA-IL allows you to travel to Israel and stay there for up to 90 days per visit. Applications can be submitted at any time prior to travel, but it is recommended to do so at least 72 hours before booking airline tickets and hotel rooms or incurring any other travel-related expenses. The ETA-IL is generally valid for multiple trips for a period of up to two years from the date of approval or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. If you are a citizen of an eligible country that does not require a B/2 visa for travel to Israel, you must complete an ETA-IL form. For more information and to apply for your ETA-IL, please visit the official website of the Israel Population and Immigration Authority.

 

Special Requirements for Minors Under 18

Any child included in the parent’s passport must have their own visa (if required) and must travel with the adult named on the visa.

Immigration departments in some countries may require additional documentation for unaccompanied children under 18 traveling abroad. Consult the requirements and additional documentation that minors may need with the consulate or embassy of the country you plan to visit and/or through the IATA Travel Centre.

Some non-exhaustive examples of accepted documents include:

  • A valid Kinderreisepass: a travel document issued by the German government for children under 16 years of age.
  • French residents under 18 years of age who are not traveling accompanied by a parent or legal guardian must present a duly completed AST (Autorisation de sortie du territoire) and the documents specified in the AST.
  • Italian citizens under 14 years of age traveling with the new type of national identity card (Carta d’identità) accompanied by one or both parents may travel on flights within the EU and the Schengen area* without any additional documentation if the name of the parent or legal guardian is mentioned on the national identity card. Otherwise, the parent or legal guardian must carry the child’s birth certificate or family status certificate. If a minor under 14 years of age is traveling with the new model of national identity document accompanied by a person other than their parents or legal guardian, the minor must carry a Dichiarazione di accompagnamento signed by both parents or the legal guardian and stamped by the passport issuing authorities.
  • Portuguese residents under the age of 18 flying between Portugal and a non-Schengen Area member state*, and who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, will require a travel authorization. This authorization must be signed by both parents or a legal guardian. If the parents or legal guardian live in Portugal, the signature(s) must be notarized (the authorization must be signed by a person with legally certified parental responsibility, and the signatures must be authenticated). If the parents or legal guardian do not live in Portugal, the signature(s) must be authenticated by a Portuguese embassy or consulate in the country where they reside. This travel authorization is also required when minors are traveling accompanied by someone other than a parent or legal guardian. In this case, the name of the accompanying person must also be clearly stated on the travel authorization. Foreigners under 18 years of age traveling alone may be denied entry if there is no one in Portugal responsible for their stay.
  • Minors under 18 years of age residing in Spain and traveling without their parents or legal guardians must carry a travel permit form (available at their local police station or other designated Spanish authorities) duly completed by their parents or guardians. This form must be presented at passport control. In the case of foreign minors residing in Spain, their legal representatives must complete the appropriate documentation in accordance with their national legislation before the competent consular authorities.

 

DOMESTIC FLIGHT – ACCEPTED TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

COUNTRY ADULTS CHILDREN AND INFANTS
GERMANY Any photo ID that matches the passenger’s name on the reservation. Any photo ID that matches the passenger’s name on the reservation.
FRANCE

Valid passport

Valid national identity card *See list of issuing countries below

**See note regarding validity

Valid driver’s license with photo

Valid residence permit

Carte Vitale with photo

Valid passport

Valid national identity card *see list of issuing countries below

Valid residence permit

French citizens under 13 years of age

No ID is required (all responsibility falls on the adult traveling with the child)
GREECE

Ages 12 and over:

 

National ID (valid or expired) *see list of issuing countries below

Greek Police ID

Valid passport

Valid driver’s license with photo

Any other official document showing a photograph of the passenger (the photograph must be fully or partially stamped)

Children under 12 years old:

National identity card (valid or expired) *see list of issuing countries below

Valid passport

Confirmation of identity issued by a Citizen Service Center or the Police
IRELAND

Any photo ID

Valid national ID

Valid passport

Children under 18 years of age

Birth certificate

Any photo ID
ITALY

Over 15 years of age:

Valid passport

Valid national identity card*see list of issuing countries below

Valid driver’s license with photo

Boating license

Pensioner’s card/booklet

Heating installation license

Weapons license

Photographic identity card/card issued and stamped by the government.

ID cards issued to civil servants and soldiers.

AT/BT card.

Italian citizens:

Minors under 15 years of age – birth certificate or nationality certificate with photograph validated by the police.

Valid passport.

Valid national identity card. *See list of issuing countries below.

 

Citizens of EU and Schengen Area countries:

Valid passport.

Valid national identity card. *See list of issuing countries below.
SPAIN

Spanish citizens over 14 years of age:

Passport (valid or expired)

National identity card (valid or expired)

Valid Spanish driver’s license

 

Citizens of EU and Schengen Area countries (plus Andorra):

Passport (valid or expired)

National identity card (valid or expired)

Valid Spanish residence permit.

Valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area Member State

Valid Spanish driver’s license

 

Citizens of other countries:

Valid passport or other necessary travel documentation.

Valid Spanish residence permit.

Valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area Member State

Valid driver’s license issued in Spain.

Spanish citizens under 14 years of age

No ID is required (all responsibility rests with the adult traveling with the child).

Domestic flights – Spanish children under 16-18 years of age traveling alone: ​​Valid passport or valid national identity card*see list of issuing countries below.

Citizens of EU and Schengen Area countries (plus Andorra):

Passport (valid or expired)

National identity card (valid or expired)*see list of issuing countries below.

Valid Spanish residence permit.

Valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area Member State.

Citizens of other countries:

Valid passport or other necessary travel documentation.

Valid Spanish residence permit.

Valid residence permit issued by a Schengen Area Member State.
UNITED KINGDOM Any photo ID that matches the passenger name on the reservation. Children under 16 (traveling with an adult) on domestic flights within the UK may travel without photo ID.
POLAND

Valid passport

Valid national identity card *see list of issuing countries below

Valid driver’s license with photo

Valid Polish digital ID: mDowod (in the mObywatel mobile app)

Valid passport

Valid national identity card*see list of issuing countries below

School ID

Valid Polish digital ID, mDowod (in the mObywatel mobile app), for those over 13 years of age
PORTUGAL

Valid passport

Valid national identity card *See list of issuing countries below

Valid Portuguese digital identity card

Valid driver’s license with photo

Valid passport

Valid national identity card *See list of issuing countries below

 

*National identity card issued by the government of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA). (Currently, only the following EEA countries issue a national identity card that is accepted for travel on our flights: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

**The validity of the French national identity card (for adults) has been extended from 10 to 15 years ONLY for documents issued between January 2, 2004, and December 31, 2013.

Third countries: Any country outside the EU or EEA (including the United Kingdom).

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