Airport Scavenger Hunt List for Families

Turn your airport adventure into a fun-filled scavenger hunt! Can your family check off everything on this list before your flight takes off?

Items to Find

  • A Plane Taking Off
    Look out the window or at the monitors. Can you spot a plane soaring into the sky?

  • A Luggage Cart
    Keep an eye out for those carts piled high with suitcases!

  • A Destination Sign You’d Love to Visit
    Find a departure board and pick a dream destination. Where would YOU go?

  • Someone Wearing a Hat
    Can you spot the traveler rocking a cool hat? Bonus points if it’s unusual!

  • A Food Court Menu Item You’ve Never Tried
    Browse the food court menus and find a dish that looks completely new to you.

  • An Unusual Passport Cover
    Take a peek at people’s passports. Find one in a color or design you’ve never seen before.

  • The Word “Welcome” in Another Language
    Look around for signs, banners, or TV screens that say "Welcome" in another language.

  • A Giant Backpack
    Spot a backpack so big, you wonder how someone can carry it!

  • Something Shaped Like a Plane
    Whether it’s a toy, a logo, or even a snack, find something shaped like an airplane!

  • A Boarding Pass on a Phone Screen
    Can you catch a glimpse of someone scanning their digital boarding pass?

  • A Child Pulling a Mini Suitcase
    Look for an adorable sighting of a little traveler with their own suitcase.

  • A Travel Pillow
    Find someone carrying or wearing a comfy travel pillow. Bonus points if it’s shaped like an animal!

  • A Family Taking a Selfie
    Spot a family capturing their airport memories.

  • A Pilot or Flight Attendant
    Can you spot one of these travel heroes? Bonus points if you catch them smiling!

  • A Plane’s Tail with a Cool Logo
    Peek outside and find a unique airplane tail design. Which one’s your favorite?

  • A Traveler with a Coffee Cup
    Airports and coffee go hand in hand. How many coffee cups can you find?

  • A Book About Travel
    Search for a book cover featuring a plane, a globe, or a famous destination.

  • A “Window Seat vs. Aisle Seat” Debate
    Can you overhear travelers discussing where they love to sit?

    💫 Bonus Challenge

    Find someone who is traveling with a pet! 🐾 Can you guess where they’re headed?

Take a photo or simply check off your finds as you go. Remember, it’s about the memories—not just the competition! Enjoy your time exploring the airport as a family, and safe travels!

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