Seville is a popular family destination, and the small airport makes arriving with children relatively simple. The main consideration is how you want to handle the drive to your accommodation.
Child car seats in Spain
Spanish traffic law requires children shorter than 135 cm to use an approved child restraint system in vehicles. Taxis are exempt from this requirement for urban journeys, which covers the airport-to-city trip. However, exemption from the legal requirement does not make it safer.
If you want your child properly restrained — which is reasonable for any car trip, even a short one — the taxi will not help you. Seville taxis do not carry child seats. Ride-hailing drivers do not either.
Your options: bring a travel car seat (manageable if you have a compact model), rent one with a rental car, or book a private transfer and request a child seat in advance. The transfer option is the most convenient if you do not want to carry your own seat through the airport.
The bus with kids
The EA airport bus at 4 EUR per person is the budget option, and it does have space for luggage underneath. But maneuvering on and off the bus with a stroller, car seat, and bags while keeping track of children is not easy, especially when the bus is full. If your children are old enough to manage themselves and you are traveling light, it works. For families with toddlers or infants, a private vehicle is more realistic.
The practical approach
Most families with young children will want a taxi or transfer. The taxi is simple: walk outside, get in, arrive at your hotel in 20 minutes. If your children are old enough to ride without a car seat and you are heading to a straightforward destination, this is efficient.
For families with car seat needs or heavy luggage, a pre-booked transfer is the smoother option. The driver arrives with the car seat installed, handles your bags, and knows your exact destination. The 25-45 EUR cost is not dramatically more than a taxi and eliminates the logistics.
Inside the airport
SVQ is small and easy to navigate with children. The walk from gate to baggage claim is short. There are restrooms with changing facilities in the arrivals area. A small cafe serves basic food and drinks if kids are hungry. Luggage carts are available.
The airport does not have a dedicated children's play area. Given that most families will be in and out within 30-45 minutes of landing, this is not a significant issue.
Seville's old town with families
Many family-friendly accommodations in Seville are in the old town, which means narrow streets, cobblestones, and limited vehicle access. If you are staying in Santa Cruz or the historic center, confirm with your accommodation how close a car can get. Some require walking the last 50-200 meters with your bags. With small children and lots of luggage, knowing this in advance lets you pack accordingly.
Timing
Seville is hot in summer — genuinely, oppressively hot. If you arrive between June and September during the afternoon, the walk from the terminal to the taxi and the drive through the city will be warm even with air conditioning in the car. Keep water accessible for the kids and do not park them in direct sun while sorting luggage.