Jet2 With a Baby: Free Infant Travel, Pram & Baggage (2026)
By BabyTravel UK Editorial Team · Last updated July 2026
Quick answer
Jet2 currently carries babies under 2 as lap infants free of charge. If your booking already includes a hold bag, Jet2 adds 10 kg per infant free. You may also take two baby-equipment items, such as a collapsible pushchair and car seat, free of charge. A compact stroller within the 56×45×25 cm hand-luggage limit may go in the cabin only when overhead space allows; otherwise it is gate-checked free.
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A qualifying compact stroller may be accepted in the overhead locker, but Jet2 makes this subject to available space. Pack for a possible gate-check even when the folded dimensions fit.
Infant lap seat policy and fees
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Jet2 stands apart from every other major UK airline with one headline policy: infants under 2 travel completely free as lap infants. This has been the case since August 2025. A return European family holiday no longer carries an extra per-baby charge, which makes a meaningful difference to the overall cost of travelling with a young child.
To add a free infant to your booking, select the infant passenger type during checkout. You'll need to enter your baby's name and date of birth. The infant is linked to a specific adult passenger — one infant per adult applies. No charge is applied at checkout.
The minimum age to fly is 14 days. Jet2 asks that babies are at least two weeks old before travelling, though it applies this at its own discretion depending on your circumstances. As with all airlines, bring your baby's birth certificate to the airport. For a very young infant, a GP or midwife letter confirming fitness to fly is worth carrying even if it is not strictly required.
Pushchair and stroller rules
Jet2 says a collapsible pushchair that meets its 56 × 45 × 25 cm hand-luggage dimensions may be stored in the overhead locker, but only depending on available cabin space. It forms part of your hand-luggage allowance and is not guaranteed to stay in the cabin. Check the folded size, arrive prepared to fold it, and keep a gate-check bag handy.
Jet2 allows up to two equipment items per infant or child free, including a collapsible pushchair, car seat, carrier or travel cot; each item must weigh no more than 32 kg. You can normally use a pushchair to the aircraft steps or airbridge before it goes into the hold. Return arrangements depend on local conditions, so ask staff whether to expect it at the aircraft or baggage reclaim. A padded stroller travel bag helps protect it during handling.
Three flight-friendly pushchairs worth packing
A compact pushchair within 56×45×25 cm may go in Jet2's overhead locker when space allows. Choose a light, easy-fold model, but keep a gate-check bag ready because cabin acceptance is not guaranteed.
Bugaboo Butterfly
One-second one-hand fold, self-standing, and a comfy seat for longer days — the most refined of the cabin-sized trio.
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Babyzen YOYO²
The original cabin stroller — folds tiny with a shoulder strap for carrying hands-free, and a huge accessory range that grows with your baby.
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Joolz Aer+
At around 6kg it's the lightest here, with a high handlebar that suits taller parents and a one-hand fold that drops into its own bag.
Check price on AmazonSee how they compare in our cabin-friendly stroller guide.
Bassinet / skycot availability
Jet2 does not offer bassinets on any route. The airline operates exclusively short and medium-haul flights — primarily to European beach and city destinations. Its Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft are not fitted with bulkhead bassinet attachments. Your baby will be on your lap for the entire flight. On the routes Jet2 flies, this typically means under 4 hours, which is very manageable.
If bassinets are essential — for instance if you're planning a long-haul trip — you'll need a carrier such as British Airways, KLM, or TAP Air Portugal. See our airline baby policies comparison for the full picture.
Car seat policy
Jet2 permits approved car seats in the cabin when your child has their own paid seat. Given that infants fly free as lap babies on Jet2, a separate seat purchase is an additional cost — but on shorter routes, most families opt to hold their baby rather than buy an extra seat. The car seat must be an airline-approved model and must fit within the aircraft seat dimensions. Check Jet2's approved car seat list when booking if this is relevant to your plans.
Aircraft-approved travel car seats
Flying Jet2 with a car seat? A compact, aircraft-approved seat is easiest to carry, gate-check and use at your destination — and, on airlines that allow car seats in the cabin, on board too (any seat used on board must carry aircraft-approval certification). These three are among the most widely available in the UK; see our full guide to using a car seat on a plane for how they compare.
Maxi-Cosi CabinoFix
The most accessible aircraft-approved infant seat — light, straightforward to fit and widely stocked in the UK.
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BeSafe iZi Go Modular i-Size
The strongest safety pedigree here — a Scandinavian i-Size infant seat with an excellent crash-test reputation.
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Doona Car Seat & Stroller
A full infant car seat with fold-out stroller wheels — aircraft-approved and brilliant for travel.
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Toddler on a longer flight? Consider a Child Airplane Safety Travel Harness
An FAA-approved aviation harness for children 10–20 kg (roughly 1–4 years) — just ~500 g, folds into a pouch, and far lighter than carrying a full car seat. Accepted by most long-haul carriers, but check it's accepted on your route before you buy.
Formula, breast milk, and baby food
Jet2 flights depart from UK regional airports including Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Edinburgh, and East Midlands. At all UK airports, baby milk, formula, and expressed breast milk are exempt from the 100 ml liquid limit. Carry as much as you reasonably need for the journey. Security staff may ask you to open and test containers — this is standard and not specific to Jet2.
On board, cabin crew can warm formula or baby food using hot water. Jet2's friendly on-board service reputation extends to families — staff are generally helpful with parents travelling with babies. For sterilising bottles on the go without any electricity, a Milton Mini travel steriliser or a pack of Milton sterilising tablets is the easiest option once you're away from home. See our guide to breast milk and formula at UK airport security for the full process.
Feeding kit for the flight and beyond
A few things make bottle feeds far easier once you're away from your own kitchen — somewhere to sterilise, somewhere to wash up, and a familiar bottle that won't leak in the changing bag.
Milton Mini Travel Steriliser
Cold-water sterilising for one bottle at a time — no electricity or microwave needed, ideal for airports and hotel rooms.
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Collapsible Bowl & Bottle Brush Set
A packable bowl and brush so you can wash and rinse bottles between feeds when there's no clean sink to hand.
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Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Bottle
A widely used anti-colic bottle with a slow-flow teat — keep your baby on the same familiar bottle when you travel.
Check price on AmazonJet2 infant baggage and hand luggage allowance
Jet2's clearest infant-baggage benefit is in the hold: if you have already added a hold bag to the booking, Jet2 automatically increases the allowance by 10 kg per infant free. This is not a separate suitcase; it is extra weight added to the existing hold allowance.
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Adult hand luggage | Up to 10 kg and 56 × 45 × 25 cm, plus a small under-seat bag within the adult allowance |
| Infant hold allowance | Extra 10 kg when a hold bag has already been added to the booking |
| Baby equipment | Two items free per infant or child; each item no more than 32 kg |
| Compact pushchair in cabin | May be accepted within 56 × 45 × 25 cm, subject to overhead space and hand-luggage allowance |
Jet2 does not publish a separate infant cabin-bag allowance on its infant page, so pack nappies, feeds and changes within the accompanying adult's cabin allowance. Use our baby hand luggage checklist to prioritise what must stay under the seat.
Organise your nappy bag for the flight
A well-organised bag makes onboard changes and feeds far less stressful in a cramped seat. A backpack-style changing bag keeps your hands free through the airport, and a couple of grab-and-go pouches save you digging around at 30,000 feet.
Joolz Changing Backpack
A backpack-style changing bag keeps both hands free for the pushchair and boarding pass, with insulated bottle pockets and an included changing mat.
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OXO Tot On-the-Go Wipes & Nappy Pouch
A slim pouch that keeps wipes moist and a couple of nappies to hand — grab it and go straight to the aircraft changing table without unpacking the whole bag.
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Skip Hop Grab & Go Double Bottle Bag
Insulated to keep two bottles or cartons at temperature through security queues and delays — handy when you can't count on getting hot water quickly.
Check price on AmazonBooking tips: how to add an infant to a Jet2 booking
- During checkout: Select "infant" as the passenger type for your baby. No fee is applied. Enter your baby's name and date of birth. The infant is linked to a specific adult on the booking.
- Seat selection: Choose an aisle seat or front-of-cabin seat for easy access. Jet2 does not have bassinet seats, so seat selection is primarily about convenience — front seats mean faster boarding and deplaning, aisle seats give you room to move with your baby.
- Boarding: Family-boarding arrangements can vary by airport, so listen for announcements and follow the gate team's instructions rather than relying on a guaranteed priority group.
- Jet2holidays packages: The flight may carry a lap infant free, but accommodation, transfer or package pricing can still affect the holiday total. Check the complete package price before comparing it with flight-only options.
- Check-in: Online check-in is available from 28 days before departure. Completing this in advance saves time at the airport. Bring your baby's birth certificate and passport.
Our take on Jet2 with a baby
Jet2's free lap-infant fare, extra 10 kg added to an existing hold allowance and two free equipment items make it a strong option for UK families. Its routes are mainly short and medium haul to European destinations. The main practical caution is the stroller: even a model inside the hand-luggage dimensions only stays in the cabin when space permits, so pack for a possible gate-check. For destination ideas, see our guide to the best European beach holidays with a baby.
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Now you know the policy, here's the kit that makes the flight itself — and settling your baby at the other end — genuinely easier. These are the things parents most often wish they'd packed.
Baby ear protection — Banz Earmuffs
Noise-reducing earmuffs help a sensitive baby settle and sleep through engine drone (feeding, not muffs, is what eases ear pressure).
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Travel steriliser — Milton Mini
Cold-water sterilising for one bottle at a time — no electricity or microwave needed, ideal for hotel rooms and airports.
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Stroller gate-check bag — Huckaboo
If your pushchair is too big for the cabin, Jet2 gate-checks it — a padded bag shields it from scuffs and grime in the hold.
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Portable changing mat — Skip Hop Pronto
A padded, wipe-clean mat with built-in wipe and nappy pockets — a lifesaver in cramped aircraft toilets and unfamiliar bathrooms.
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Portable blackout blind — Tommee Tippee Sleeptight
Hotel and apartment curtains are rarely truly dark. This suction-fit blind gives your baby a familiar, dark room for naps and early mornings.
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White noise machine — Yogasleep Hushh
Rechargeable and pocket-sized, it masks unfamiliar hotel noise and recreates the sleep cues your baby knows from home.
Check price on AmazonTravelling light? Check whether your pushchair fits the cabin with our free Stroller Airline Size Checker. Jet2 may accept compact strollers in the cabin when they fit the hand-luggage limit and overhead space is available. Models such as the Bugaboo Butterfly, Joolz Aer+ or Cybex Coya are easy to carry, but keep a gate-check bag ready. See our cabin stroller guide for the full picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do babies fly free on Jet2?
Yes — Jet2 is currently the only major UK airline offering completely free infant travel. Babies under 2 flying as lap infants pay nothing (from August 2025). This applies to Jet2 flights and Jet2holidays packages. One infant per adult, and the minimum age is 14 days, at Jet2's discretion depending on circumstances. Always confirm the policy is still in place at the time of booking, as it was a relatively recent change.
Can I take a stroller on Jet2?
Yes. A compact stroller within 56×45×25 cm may be accepted in the overhead locker as part of your hand-luggage allowance, but Jet2 makes this subject to available space. Larger pushchairs—and compact models that cannot be accommodated—can be taken to the aircraft and placed in the hold free. Check the folded size with our stroller airline checker and pack for a possible gate-check.
Does Jet2 have bassinets?
No — Jet2 does not offer bassinets on any route. The airline operates short and medium-haul European flights only, and its aircraft are not configured with bassinet fittings. Your baby will be on your lap for the duration. On most Jet2 routes this means under 4 hours, which is very manageable with a little preparation.
What is Jet2's baby baggage allowance?
If you have added a hold bag to the booking, Jet2 adds 10 kg per infant free. You can also take two baby-equipment items per infant or child free, such as a collapsible pushchair and car seat, with each item limited to 32 kg. Jet2 does not publish a separate infant cabin-bag allowance, so keep nappies and feeds within the accompanying adult's hand luggage.
Is Jet2 good for flying with a baby?
Jet2 is one of the best options for UK families heading to European destinations — particularly because of the free infant travel, family-friendly routes, priority boarding, and generally good crew reputation with families. The main limitations are the short-to-medium-haul route network and the fact that cabin storage for a compact stroller is subject to space. For a full comparison, see our airline baby policies compared page.
Jet2 policies are subject to change — always verify on Jet2's website before travel. Compare all airline baby policies on our airline comparison page.
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Compare other airlines
Every airline has a different baby policy. Compare your options before you book:
- Ryanair — £25 fee, 5 kg nappy bag, gate-check only
- easyJet — ~£27/flight, cabin stroller, infant bag allowance
- British Airways — 10% fare, free bassinet long-haul
- TUI — Variable fee, gate-check only, no bassinet
- Wizz Air — £27–32, rear-facing car seats only
- Vueling — Flat fee by route, extra 5 kg baby bag
- TAP Air Portugal — 10% fare, bassinet on A330/A321LR
- KLM — No minimum age, bassinet, 12 kg baby bag
- Aer Lingus — Transatlantic bassinet, no cabin car seats
- Lufthansa — Long-haul bassinets, Frankfurt/Munich hub
- Emirates — All-fleet bassinets, baby meals on request
- Turkish Airlines — Bassinets, wide global route network
For a full side-by-side table covering all airlines, see our airline baby policies compared page.