Luxembourg Airport Transfers for Families with Children

Luxembourg Airport is one of the easier European airports for families. It is small, well-organised, and only 6 km from the city centre. But there are still some things worth knowing when you are travelling with children.

The terminal with kids

The airport is compact, which is a real benefit for families. The walk from the gate to baggage reclaim is short. Lifts are available throughout, so pushchairs are easy to manage. There are baby changing facilities in the terminal. A few food outlets sell drinks and snacks if you need to feed hungry children before leaving. For Schengen flights, there is no immigration queue, so you can be outside within 15-20 minutes of landing.

The free bus with children

Bus line 16 to the city centre is free and runs frequently. It is a modern, clean bus with low-floor access, which makes boarding with a pushchair manageable. However, during busy periods there is limited space for luggage and pushchairs. If you are travelling with one child and light bags, the bus works well. With two children, multiple suitcases, and a pushchair, it becomes awkward. There are no child restraints on the bus, which is normal for public transport, but worth noting for the 25-minute journey.

Taxis with children

Taxis from the airport rank are clean and comfortable. However, they do not carry child seats as standard. Under Luxembourg law, children must use an appropriate child restraint in a car. There is an exception for taxis, but many parents prefer to have their child properly secured, especially given how easy it is to arrange.

If you bring a portable travel car seat, you can install it in the taxi. The drivers are patient and helpful with this. But it adds time and effort to what should be a quick 10-minute ride.

Private transfers with child seats

A pre-booked transfer allows you to request the right child seat for your child's age and weight. The driver arrives with it installed. Infant seats, toddler seats, and booster seats are available from most transfer services at Luxembourg Airport. Always confirm the seat type when booking and provide your child's age and approximate weight.

For a family of four with luggage, a standard saloon transfer to the city centre is priced by the provider and fixed when you book; a larger vehicle (minivan) for families with more luggage or a third child costs more. Get the quote in writing, and remember the alternative is genuinely free — the bus costs nothing for any of you, whatever your ages.

Cross-border family travel

Many families arriving at Luxembourg are heading to destinations in neighbouring countries. If you are continuing to Trier, Metz, or the Belgian Ardennes, a pre-booked transfer with child seats is the most practical option. Trains are free within Luxembourg, but cross-border rail travel requires tickets and may involve changes that are challenging with children and luggage.

Practical tips

Luxembourg is a small, safe, well-run country. The airport reflects this: things work, people are helpful, and the stress level is low. For families, the main decision is whether the free bus meets your needs or whether the cost of a taxi or transfer is worth the extra comfort and the proper child seat. With heavy luggage or young children, the transfer is usually worth it. With a school-age child and a carry-on each, the free bus is genuinely the best option.