24 Hours of Flying Overseas With Kids in 2025 ✈️ Travel Tips + Your Biggest Questions Answered!

We're flying halfway across the world — with three kids! ✈️ In this video, we take you behind the scenes of our 24-hour journey from Alaska to Jakarta, Indonesia 🌍, sharing what it’s really like to fly overseas with kids in 2025. From late-night departures to airport lounges, packing at layovers, and battling jet lag, this is our full family travel day — no sugar-coating! Along the way, we’re answering some of the most frequently asked questions we get about international family travel: 0:00 Intro 1:34 How do you pack for an overseas trip with kids? 2:34 How do you handle airport security with kids? 4:10 Is lounge access worth it with kids? 6:34 How much does lounge access cost? 7:13 What's in Granite's bag? 8:55 Do you pay extra for seat selection? 10:06 What do you always pack in your carry-on? 12:22 Do you bring your own food or rely on airline meals? 13:27 How do you prevent jet lag when flying internationally? 14:33 Do you leave the airport during long layovers? 16:31 What's in Cedar's bag? 18:43 How do you survive the last leg of a long-haul journey? 19:51 What’s the arrival process like? 21:04 What’s your #1 tip for traveling overseas with kids? Whether you're planning your own long-haul adventure or just curious how we survive travel days like this, we’re sharing all our best travel tips, honest moments, and real-life answers. This is family travel, Bags Packed style. 😉 ***Help SUPPORT our channel with BUY ME A COFFEE*** https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bagspackedfamily ***The KIDS' Channel*** @bagspackedkids ✈️ Travel Gear » Granite's Carry-On Bag: https://amzn.to/4ljRPMJ » Granite's Backpack: https://amzn.to/3RCw2Cp » Cedar's Carry-On Bag: https://amzn.to/44bCUOz » Cedar's Backpack: https://amzn.to/4jjrblp » Noise-Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/4clt1A1 » Eye Mask: https://amzn.to/44dEyPG » Ear Buds: https://amzn.to/4cq2T79 » Universal Travel Adapter: https://amzn.to/4lk3tr1 » Forest's Tablet: https://amzn.to/4j1svK2 » Kid Safe Headphones: https://amzn.to/3YokdDF » Packing Cubes: https://amzn.to/4cFxAFH ***Join our channel*** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeJ5AjddCuEnZxtUggbzeDA/join —————————————————— 📧 CONNECT WITH US » Business Inquiries — hello@bagspackedfamily.com 📱GET MORE CONTENT » Instagram https://instagram.com/bagspackedfamily » Facebook https://facebook.com/bagspackedfamily » TikTok https://tiktok.com/@bagspackedfamily —————————————————— 🗺️ ABOUT US We’re Jonathan and Kelly, a family of five traveling the world together—one street market, homeschool lesson, and passport stamp at a time. After years of teaching overseas and a recent chapter living in Alaska, we’re back out exploring new countries and cultures with our three kids in tow. Our channel is all about real family travel—discovering local food, learning through experiences, and making memories across the globe. Sometimes it’s smooth, sometimes it’s wild, but it’s always an adventure. Join us as we eat, explore, and learn our way around the world! —————————————————— DISCLAIMER All opinions are our own, and sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through the links we provide, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue making awesome videos like this. Thank you for your support! —————————————————— #familytravel #familyadventure #travelwithkids