How much does Batik Air charge for unaccompanied minors?

The UM service is free for domestic flights. For international flights, fees vary (e.g., IDR 150,000 to Malaysia, SGD 30.00/hour via Singapore).

What is the age requirement for a child to fly alone on Batik Air?

Batik Air accepts unaccompanied minors aged 6 to 12 years. For transit flights involving a change of planes, the child must be over 8 years old.

How does the UM process work at the airport?

You must fill out a UM form at check-in. Special staff will escort the child, who will wear a 'UM' tag, board first, and be handed over only to the verified pick-up person upon arrival.

Batik Air Unaccompanied Minor Policy (2026)

Batik Air accepts unaccompanied minors ages 6-12. The service is mandatory for this age group and is free for domestic flights, while international flights incur a handling fee based on the route.

Last verified: 2026-07-29. Source: Batik Air official website.

Quick Facts

Detail	Policy
Minimum Age	6 years old
UM Mandatory	Ages 6–12
Domestic Fee	Free
International Fee	Varies by route (e.g., IDR 150,000 from Indonesia to Malaysia, MYR 46.00 from Malaysia to Indonesia, SGD 30.00/hour for routes via Singapore)
Per Child?	Yes (per child)
Connections	Allowed — Transit routes with the possibility of changing planes are only permitted for unaccompanied children over 8 years old.
International	Allowed — International flights are allowed, but handling fees apply based on the route and transit points.
Booking Method	Handling fee for international transit routes is charged once upon departure from origin to final destination. Transit routes via SIN incur SGD 30.00/hour.

Minors must be 6-12 years old. For transit routes with a change of aircraft, minors must be over 8 years old.

How It Works: Step by Step

Check-In: Fill out the UM form at check-in. The child will be given a 'UM' tag and handled by special service staff.
Boarding: UM passengers are escorted to the plane first, along with elderly and pregnant women, and placed in the front area of the cabin.
In-Flight: Cabin crew receives handover of UM documents and passengers, ensuring they are seated properly in the front area.
Arrival: UM passengers are picked up by a special officer at the arrival plane door.

Escort Rules: UM passengers are handed over to the person listed on the UM form after verifying their identity (name, NIK number).

Required Documents

Required

Completed UM (handover) form
Child's valid travel document (passport, health certificate, visa, etc.)
Pick-up person's KTP/Passport document

Safety Procedures

Special service staff assist during check-in and provide a 'UM' tag.
Priority boarding with escort to the aircraft.
Seating arranged in the front area of the cabin for better supervision.
Special officer picks up the child at the arrival door and verifies the identity of the designated pick-up person.

Restrictions & Exceptions

Children under 6 years old are not accepted as unaccompanied minors.
Transit routes with a change of aircraft are not allowed for children 8 years old and under.
Child must be in good physical and mental health.

Pro Tips for Parents

Prepare Documents: Ensure you have all required documents, including the child's ID/passport and the pick-up person's KTP/passport, ready for check-in.
Check Transit Rules: If your child's flight involves a transit or plane change, verify that they are over 8 years old, as younger children cannot take these routes.
Provide Accurate Contact Info: Double-check that the contact numbers and names for both the drop-off and pick-up persons are accurate when booking and filling out the UM form.

The Bottom Line

Batik Air provides free UM service on domestic routes, making it an affordable option within Indonesia. For international and transit routes, handling fees apply and vary by destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Batik Air charge for unaccompanied minors?: The UM service is free for domestic flights. For international flights, fees vary (e.g., IDR 150,000 to Malaysia, SGD 30.00/hour via Singapore).
What is the age requirement for a child to fly alone on Batik Air?: Batik Air accepts unaccompanied minors aged 6 to 12 years. For transit flights involving a change of planes, the child must be over 8 years old.
How does the UM process work at the airport?: You must fill out a UM form at check-in. Special staff will escort the child, who will wear a 'UM' tag, board first, and be handed over only to the verified pick-up person upon arrival.