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An airplane party is one of the most fun travel themes for a birthday party and these airplane party ideas that will have your party soaring in no time at all.
With ideas for decorations, printable’s and food, these ideas can easily be incorporated into your own party.
The kids will love it, you will love planning it, and everyone will feel like they have gone on a little holiday. There is something to suit everyone’s budget and style.Related articles:
An airplane party is a a great theme for little budding travellers. It’s a fun theme that can be filled with suitcases, globes and of course snacks!
Whether you are on a budget or looking to travel first class, there is something to suit your needs with this theme.
Airplane Party Decoration Ideas
- Creating a backdrop with various shades of blue plastic tablecloth’s to represent the sky. At the top of the backdrop, place a few fluffy white clouds made out of card and cotton wool.
- Have a large world map as a focal point.
- Create a sky scene with clouds, and various planes hanging down.
Other great ways of providing simple decoration are:
- Have suitcases piled up to act as decoration but can also be used to display food items.
- Hand airplanes around the party area along with clouds made out of cotton balls.
- Create some boarding passes to give kids as they arrive.
- Balloons or tissue paper pom poms in your chosen color scheme are always a good option to fill in space and provide some easy bold color.
- Create some plastic tablecloth decorations in your color scheme. These are great to use as banners, garlands and tassels.
Real Airplane Party Ideas That Will Take You To New Heights
1. Vibrant and Fun Airplane Party
Source: Simone Made It
This airplane party is simply vibrant and fun, just as a travel party should be.
The favor box’s and tags are just super cute and I can just imaging all the little hands picking up one of these each.
Adorable!
2. Bright and Breezy Airplane Party
Source: Daily Dimples
For an airplane party that is bright and breezy, this one is it. I love the table runway and the model planes.
Each of the kids were given a small wooden airplane for them to assemble which is a great party activity and helps them get into the party spirit.
3. Budget Airplane Party Ideas
Source: Not Just A Mommy
For those of you looking for some budget airplane party ideas, check out this party.
The first class dessert table included building an ice cream sundae with a slab of chocolate cake.
As for the photo pilot license? Well you just have to check that out!
4. Calming Airplane Party
Source: Polkadot Prints
This airplane party is so calming. I love the colors and the fresh appeal that it brings.
Everything is put together beautifully and the baggage claim favors are simply adorable.
5. Vintage Style Airplane Party Ideas
Source: Armelle
There is nothing quite like a vintage styled airplane party.
I love how this party has been catered on ‘simplicity’, yet it looks so amazing. The in-flight snacks work perfectly here.
Would an airplane party suit the needs of your little boy? Is this a theme that would bring the thrill to the party? Please share your thoughts with us below.
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Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
What fun party ideas! I love them all. Thank you for sharing at Party in Your PJs!
Catherine Holt says
Thanks Kim, thanks for stopping by 🙂
Erlene says
I’m loving the suitcase favor boxes. It always amazes me at the wonderful ideas that people create to make their parties fun and unique. Thanks so much for sharing this roundup on Merry Monday.
Catherine Holt says
Those caught my attention to Erlene. They are super cute 🙂
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
Your party idea roundups are so cute!! I could stay on your blog all day just pinning different party ideas!
Catherine Holt says
Aww thanks Amy. I love doing the round up posts. It’s an awesome opportunity to see what other amazing bloggers are doing and make some great new connections 🙂
Lisa says
Hi Catherine,
Love your work! Thanks so much for sharing our party printables 🙂
Catherine Holt says
Your welcome Lisa. That printable pack is super cute!!