Can I get through security faster?

Yes, show your boarding pass and your child at the priority line entrance. Staff will almost always wave you through to the front of the screening area.

Are there play areas for kids?

Very few. Major hubs like GRU have limited options, so bring your own tablets, coloring books, or handheld games to keep children occupied during delays.

Do I need the original birth certificate?

Yes, for domestic flights in Brazil, a copy is often accepted, but the original is safer. For international flights, the original passport is mandatory.

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Prioritize using the 'Atendimento Prioritário' queues available at check-in, security, and immigration to bypass long lines. Always keep digital and physical copies of your child's birth certificate or ID, as Brazilian authorities are strict about documentation for minors.

Use priority boarding and lines. Brazilian airports (like GRU, GIG, and CGH) mandate priority for travelers with children under 2. Look for the 'Atendimento Prioritário' sign at check-in counters and security checkpoints to avoid waiting in standard lines.
Carry mandatory documentation. If traveling domestically, carry the child's original birth certificate or RG (Identity Card). If traveling internationally, the child must have their own passport and a notarized authorization form if traveling with only one parent or without parents.
Locate family rooms. Most major airports have 'Fraldário' (nursing/diaper changing rooms). Look for signs with a baby icon near restrooms. These are usually cleaner and quieter for feeding or changing.
Manage stroller logistics. You can usually take your stroller all the way to the aircraft door. Ask for a 'priority tag' at check-in so your stroller is returned immediately upon deplaning at the jet bridge rather than at baggage claim.

Can I get through security faster?: Yes, show your boarding pass and your child at the priority line entrance. Staff will almost always wave you through to the front of the screening area.
Are there play areas for kids?: Very few. Major hubs like GRU have limited options, so bring your own tablets, coloring books, or handheld games to keep children occupied during delays.
Do I need the original birth certificate?: Yes, for domestic flights in Brazil, a copy is often accepted, but the original is safer. For international flights, the original passport is mandatory.