The best travel prams and strollers for families: tried and tested by UK parents (2026)

Last updated: October 2026. All prams tested.

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From cobbled city streets to cabin luggage compartments, are you trying to find the best travel pram (or travel stroller, whatever you call it) for flying with a baby? We know the feeling.

We’ve tested ten of the best travel prams and strollers available in the UK in 2026 across five criteria: size and portability, ease at the airport, lie-flat comfort, ride quality, and value for money. Nine are compact prams for flying, and the tenth, the Out’n’About Nipper V6, is a bigger option for UK road trips. We’ll tell you which are properly cabin-sized and which will need gate-checking.

One thing I’ve learned after testing so many travel prams is that the smallest one isn’t always the best one for every trip. After spending a weekend with the Out’n’About Nipper V6 at Center Parcs, I’ve added it here too, for families who travel a lot within the UK by car or want something that can handle woodland paths and mixed terrain without a fight.

Best travel prams 2026: our top picks

🏆 Overall winner: Ergobaby Metro 3 – £339 | Best balance of price, features, and lie-flat comfort

💰 Best budget: Graco Myavo – £130 | Lighter than the Lejoux, with a rain cover and bumper bar included as standard

✈️ Best for frequent flyers: Joolz Aer 2 £439 (I’ve seen it on sale for £319) | One of our top picks for flying thanks to its compact fold, but always check the folded dimensions against your airline’s current cabin baggage allowance before you travel.

👇 Read on for detailed reviews, airline compatibility, and real parent experiences

I’ve also had them rated by real parents (aka my mum friends!) who’ve flown with them, folded them at airport gates, and coaxed babies to nap in them abroad. So whether you’re flying to Glasgow like Gemma or navigating cobbled streets in Nice like Léa, here’s everything you need to know to choose the right travel stroller for your family. And don’t forget to get the accompanying stroller bag (or this generic one!) for when it goes in the hold, or you will get plenty of scratches and scuffs!

Where I shop for travel prams

Several of the prams in this guide are available from Natural Baby Shower – a family business started by parents, for parents, back in 2007. They stock over 140 carefully chosen eco, ethical, and premium brands, and their expert team are genuinely brilliant if you want advice before committing to a big purchase like a pram. They offer a price match service and points for every purchase too.

The contenders: best travel pram for flying

1. Ergobaby Metro 3
2. Joolz Aer 2
3. Stokke YoYo (6+)
4. Cybex Coya
5. Graco Myavo
6. Lejoux Go
7. Silver Cross Clic 2
8. Bugaboo Butterfly 2
9. Ickle Bubba Aries Autofold
10. Out’n’About Nipper V6 (for UK road trips)

We compare ten travel prams: nine compact prams for flying, plus the Out’n’About Nipper V6 as an additional option for UK road trips and outdoor holidays. We reviewed them based on five key criteria: size and portability, flying with ease, recline and nap support, smoothness of ride, and value for money.

Quick comparison table of UK travel prams

Pram	Latest price	Weight	Folded size (cm)	Lie flat	IATA (overhead locker) compatible
Ergobaby Metro	£339	8.3kg	54 x 44 x 25	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Joolz Aer 2	£439	6kg	53 x 44 x 23.5	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Stokke YoYo	£299 sale / £399 RRP	5.2kg	51 x 44 x 18	❌ No	✅ Yes
Cybex Coya	£350 sale / £480 RRP	6.6kg	52 x 44 x 18	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Graco Myavo	£130	5.8kg	58 x 45 x 30	✅ Yes	❌ It won’t fit in most cabins
Lejoux Go	£179.98	8kg	60.5 x 45.5 x 27	✅ Yes	❌ It won’t fit in most cabins
Silver Cross Clic 2	£225 sale / £295 RRP	6.5kg	55 x 46.5 x 25	✅ Yes	❌ It won’t fit in most cabins
Bugaboo Butterfly 2	£435	7.3kg	55 x 45 x 24	✅ Yes (UK version)	✅ Yes
Ickle Bubba Aries	£159	6.1kg	79 x 46 x 22	❌ Multi-position recline only	❌ It won’t fit in most cabins
Out’n’About Nipper V6	£525	12.25kg	61 x 44 x 81	❌ Multi-position recline only	❌ It won’t fit in most cabins

What our mums say: reviewing the top travel prams

Ergobaby Metro 3

Best for: Our best all-round travel pram for families who want a comfortable everyday stroller that is still compact enough for travel.

What we like: It turns easily, even one handed, and has a decent under-basket storage. The folds around the feet when in the lie flat position make it feel more bassinet-like. One standout feature is the height-adjustable handlebar, which most travel prams don’t offer, so it’s a real plus for taller or shorter parents (or if mum and dad are different heights and sharing pushing duties). You can also get an optional backpack bag which makes it easy to carry around the airport etc. The peekaboo / air flaps are particularly decent, with one at the top and the whole bottom back (behind the baby’s head) lifting up to aid air flow.

What could be better: There’s no built-in carry strap, and like most travel prams, you’ll feel the cobbles more with the smaller wheels – although it has more weight to the frame than some which adds some stability. It can be a bit of a faff to put the car seat on but we found a way without taking the pram fabric off like the instructions said to. We’ve used it in the US, in London, in Europe, in small towns and big cities, beach promenades and everything in between and love that it’s easy to fold into the boot or carry up stairs.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The Ergobaby is nifty, light and perfect for travelling. It’s cheap enough that a few scratches won’t matter and the transition from lie-flat to sit-up is easy enough.”
— Allie, 32

Joolz Aer 2

Best for: Effortless folding and exceptionally lightweight, the Joolz Aer 2 is made for air travel.

What we like: One hand fold/unfold, with a fully reclining seat and a handy carry bag. It’s probably the most stylish pram tested, and at 6kg we like how light it is.

What could be better: The storage basket is noticeably smaller than most of the others we tested, so don’t expect to fit a full changing bag in there, and it’s expensive for an occasional-use pram. Its folded size meets the published cabin-bag dimensions of some airlines, but not all. Always check your airline’s stroller policy and be prepared to gate-check it.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“Our 4-month-old baby napped and happily slept in it in the evenings when in Cyprus. The only downside was our changing bag was too big for the storage or to hang on the handle.”
— Lisa, 32

Stokke YoYo (6+)

Best for: City breaks with cute cafes, or flat-packing on trains.

What we like: The slim, lightweight frame is one of the lightest we tested, and it’s VERY easy to carry with the strap. It’s also the smallest and most cabin-friendly, and because of the popularity has a good long-term resale value.

What could be better: The major flaw with the YoYo is that it doesn’t lie flat, and this could impact longer naps. Because it’s so light, it falls over if you take your baby out but keep a bag on the handles. You can also get a carry bag, but at £60 it’s more than twice the price of competitors’ bags, although you’ll want to protect it. It’s on the pricier side – so an investment, but only if you’re happy with the sit-up position.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“It squeezed through market stalls and narrow cobbled lanes with no fuss. It was light enough to carry down steps, baby still inside!”
— Léa, 33

Cybex Coya

Best for: Families who want a sleek, fashion-forward pram that doesn’t compromise on comfort for baby.

What we like: A good balance of light weight and narrow folded position, this compact pram, which fits the published cabin-bag dimensions of some airlines, is made for luxury naps on the go with a smooth transition from up-to-down, even mid-nap. The 5-point harness (similar to Cybex’s car seats) can be loosened with the touch of a button. The peekaboo flap is also handy.

What could be better: The side clasp means folding isn’t quite one-handed, but it becomes easier over time. Smooth enough for pavements, it can feel a bit wobbly when fully loaded, but this is fairly typical for lightweight travel strollers. Louise told us that now her son’s moved into toddlerhood, the seat doesn’t sit as upright as she’d like, so it’s worth checking the recline range covers both ends, newborn lie-flat through to toddler sit-up, before committing if you want it to last. The extra pram bag is also on the expensive side, as is the insect net.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“The design is great and we chose it because we felt it also went well with our Cybex Cloud T car seat – plus liked that we could ‘test run’ it inside John Lewis.”
— Louise, 31

Graco Myavo

Best for: Our current top budget pick, lighter and easier to fold than the Lejoux Go, with a rain cover and bumper bar included as standard.

What we like: At 5.8kg it’s noticeably lighter than the Lejoux Go, and the one-hand, one-second fold locks and stands on its own, handy when you’ve got a baby on one arm and bags on the other. The lie-flat recline works from birth right through to approx 4 years (22kg), and the front wheels swivel 360 degrees with suspension, so it copes well with pavements, train stations and shop aisles for the price point. It also comes with a rain cover and bumper bar included as standard, which not every budget pram offers.

What could be better: The harness feels a bit fiddly and the canopy could do with more ventilation. It’s also a little deeper when folded which means it’s less likely to get into an overhead cabin on a plane. But it’s still a step up from Graco’s budget TraveLite without tipping into the £200+ premium bracket.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lejoux Go

Best for: Affordable, no-frills pram that gets the job done. Note this one is back in stock on Amazon, but the price has jumped considerably from what it was, so it’s no longer the bargain it once was against the Graco Myavo above.

What we like: The Lejoux used to be one of the cheapest travel prams in this comparison, but its price has risen considerably. At its current price, I’d compare it carefully with the other lightweight options here rather than choosing it on price alone.

What could be better: It’s heavier and wider when folded, meaning some airlines probably won’t let it go in the overhead locker. There’s no built-in strap and where you’re saving on money you’re getting slightly less plush padding and a bulkier fold than the premium brands. But for occasional-use (and especially if you are chucking this in the boot of the car, taxis and hold of airplanes) this is unlikely to outweigh the bargain price. An optional carry bag is available.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

“We used this on our baby’s first flight to Glasgow. We got it in and out of taxis with ease, and the smooth ride helped my baby nap even in busy places!”
— Gemma, 34

Silver Cross Clic 2

Best for: A mid-range alternative that fits nicely into the car boot and looks very smart.

What we like: It’s defining feature is the ease of which it folds down, and like most others it lays completely flat. It has a great hood that provides a lot of shade too, and it comes with a travel bag unlike the others.

What could be better: No strap, and Silver Cross doesn’t list the Clic 2 as cabin approved. At the folded size in our table it is very slightly wider than BA’s cabin bag allowance, so check with your airline before you travel, or plan to gate-check it.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Here’s the Silver Cross Clic stroller bag, although it doesn’t have backpack straps like others – so you may want to buy a generic one instead.

Bugaboo Butterfly 2

Best for: Families who want a premium, everyday pram that doubles up brilliantly for travel.

What we like: Our friend Kat’s had this since her daughter was 10 months old, and it’s now used more than their bigger, heavier pushchair. It was originally bought for a six week trip to New Zealand and Australia and has been one of their best travel purchases since. It’s easy to carry one handed while holding the baby in the other arm, which made airport transfers and stopovers far less stressful. The seat reclines fully flat, which was perfect for naps on the go and helped her daughter sleep comfortably on longer travel days. It’s also surprisingly sturdy, with her husband even completing a Park Run with it (sticking to the pavement)! It offers generous under-seat storage and comes with a rain cover as standard. I also have to say, the Bugaboo stroller bag looks like one of the best I’ve seen, although it’s not cheap.

What could be better: Whether it counts as hand luggage or has to go in the hold depends on the airline, so it’s worth checking before you fly. It’s on the heavier side too vs some of the other premium models listed here, and the storage basket is on the smaller side as well, so it’s worth packing light if you’re relying on it for day-to-day errands rather than just travel.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“It’s become an everyday essential for our family, and my husband managed a Park Run with it. It’s surprisingly sturdy for something so light.”
— Kat

Ickle Bubba Aries Autofold

Best for: Parents who want a properly auto-folding pram without paying premium prices.

What we like: At 6.1kg it’s very light, and the auto-fold is the fastest we’ve tried, one button and it locks itself down flat for the boot. There’s a peekaboo window in the hood, a zip pocket on the back of the seat for your phone or snacks, and the multi-position recline drops close to flat for naps, even if it’s not a true full lie-flat like the Ergobaby or Cybex.

What could be better: It doesn’t lie completely flat, so it’s not our first choice for newborns on long-haul flights, and at 79cm folded it’s longer than most of the others here, so it won’t always slide into a smaller boot as neatly. It’s also not IATA-approved, so expect to gate-check it on most airlines rather than take it into the cabin.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Out’n’About Nipper V6

Best for: Outdoorsy families, UK holidays and mixed terrain, particularly if you’re regularly loading the car boot rather than flying.

What we like: I tried the Nipper V6 for a full weekend at Center Parcs, and it’s the best pram I’ve tested for mixed terrain. The big wheels sailed over woodland paths and uneven ground that would be much harder work with a small-wheeled travel stroller, and despite feeling really sturdy, it’s surprisingly nimble to push. It’s roomier than most of the compact travel prams in this guide too, which is a big plus once your toddler gets bigger, and it takes children up to 22kg. The one-hand fold and one-hand seat recline are both really useful when you’re juggling a toddler and bags at the same time.

What could be better: At 12.25kg and 81 x 61 x 44cm folded, this isn’t a cabin-sized travel pram, so it’s not the one I’d pick for a city break spent getting on and off public transport, or if you’re prioritising the smallest possible buggy for flying. But that’s not really the job it’s designed for.

• Size and portability: ⭐️⭐️
• Flying with ease: ⭐️⭐️
• Recline and nap support: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Smoothness of ride: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• Value for money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you’re deciding between this and the cabin-sized prams above: pick one of those if you fly a lot or want the smallest possible fold, pick the Nipper V6 if you mostly travel around the UK by car and spend your holidays outdoors, and lean towards it too if you’ve got an older or bigger toddler who’s started to feel cramped in a compact pram.

My verdict: If your family holidays look more like Center Parcs, Cornwall and countryside walks than airports and city breaks, the Nipper V6 would be my pick. It’s the best pram I’ve tried on mixed terrain, feels sturdy without being a pain to push, and its roomy seat means it keeps working as your toddler gets bigger.

Which travel prams can you take on a plane?

If taking your pram into the cabin matters to you, don’t rely on a stroller simply being described as ‘cabin approved’. Airline hand luggage dimensions vary, so a travel pram that fits in the overhead locker on British Airways or easyJet may still be too large for another airline. We’ve compared the manufacturers’ published folded dimensions with the airline size allowances below as a starting point. Airlines may apply separate stroller rules, require gate-checking, or refuse cabin storage even where dimensions fit. Always confirm your flight’s policy before travelling. Jet2, for example, asks for pushchairs to go in the hold whatever their size, so it is marked as gate-check in the table. Sources: Jet2 baggage, British Airways family baggage and Which? pushchairs on planes (March 2026).

Airline	Cabin size	Cabin weight	Metro 3	Aer 2	YoYo	Coya	Lejoux	Myavo	Clic 2	Butterfly
BA	56 x 45 x 25cm	23kg	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	⚠️	✅
Virgin	56 x 36 x 23cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Ryan air	55 x 40 x 20cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Easy Jet	56 x 45 x 25cm	15kg	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌	❌	⚠️	✅
Jet2	56 x 45 x 25cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Norwegian	55 x 40 x 23cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Wizz Air	55 x 40 x 23cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
TUI	55 x 40 x 20cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌
Aer Lingus	55 x 40 x 24cm	10kg	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

Key:
✅ = Fits within airline limits
⚠️ = Marginally oversized but may be accepted
❌ = Exceeds the published limits, or the airline asks for prams to go in the hold, so expect to gate-check

Top tip: There is some flexibility on the planes – for example, I know the owner of the Lejoux took it onboard a BA flight. But if your pram isn’t allowed on the day, gate-checking a pushchair is free with most airlines and often more convenient than overhead storage. You can use your pram right up to the aircraft door!

Important: Airline cabin baggage dimensions are only one factor. Even if a travel pram fits within the published size limits, the final decision always rests with the airline and cabin crew. On full flights you may still be asked to gate-check your pram. For the full breakdown of flying BA with a baby beyond just prams, from bassinets to luggage, see our dedicated BA guide.

Best travel pram for European train travel with a baby

If you’re planning to hop on trains across Europe with your little one in tow, the right stroller can make all the difference. From narrow aisles to limited luggage space, not every pram is cut out for European train travel. So which is the best baby travel stroller for European train travel? Based on our hands-on testing and parent feedback, here are the top contenders:

Compact enough for overhead storage

Most high-speed trains like the Eurostar, TGV, or Deutsche Bahn ICE have overhead shelves that can fit ultra-compact strollers. The Stokke YoYo, Joolz Aer 2 and Cybex Coya both fold down small enough to slide overhead or under the seat – ideal when luggage racks are full or you need to keep the pram close.

Easy to carry

Stations in Europe often have stairs, cobbles, or no lifts, especially in older cities. We found that the YoYo (again) and the Joolz Aer 2 are lightweight and offer decent between portability, with shoulder straps or one-handed carry options for those “quick change” connections.

For regular train travel across Europe, the Joolz Aer 2 was a standout as it’s compact, quick to fold, and light enough for solo parents to carry up steps with one arm – plus offers decent lie flat, which the YoYo doesn’t.

Final verdict: which is the best travel pram to choose?

For ultimate style and comfort, we’d pick the Joolz Aer 2 or the Cybex Coya (but you’ll pay for it!). Both are light, a decent folded size, and have a decent 5-point harness and smooth transition from sitting to lying down, for those unplanned naps.

For all the bells and whistles without the unnecessary frills (and at a price that won’t have you questioning if you need a 2nd pram!), the Graco Myavo is the best option. The Lejoux was our budget pick when it was closer to £119, but now it’s back in stock at a higher price, it’s harder to recommend over the lighter, better-equipped Graco.

But for a pram whose folded size fits BA’s cabin bag dimensions at a reasonable price (carriage in the cabin is still at the airline’s discretion), you won’t go wrong with the Ergobaby if you want something between the two. While the YoYo has its own cult following and is a very compact, lightweight pick, the price and fact it doesn’t lie flat rules it out of our recommendation.

Buying tips for travel prams and travel strollers

• Check airline policies before flying (especially the ones you tend to use), as even a pram that fits an airline’s published cabin dimensions may need to be gate-checked.
• Add-on accessories like CoziGo (which we love on our pram and it creates a game-changing nap pod on airplane bassinets!), SnoozeShades and Rockit rockers make a big difference for travel naps.
• Get a bag for it, as this will provide some protection when the bag has to go in the hold or you want to pop it on your back while travelling from A to B.
• Weight vs. features: Lighter isn’t always better if you’re doing long days or bumpy terrain — find your personal balance.
• Consider resale value if you’re investing in a pricier model.
• Complete your airport kit: if your child is old enough for their own case, a kids ride-on suitcase can transform the airport run. The Stokke JetKids BedBox doubles as an in-flight bed, while the Carry On Kiddie lets young toddlers ride on your own carry-on with a built-in seat and harness — a game-changer when you need both hands free.
• For terrain a pram can’t handle: mountain paths, steps or cobbled old towns, see our child carrier backpack guide for when pushing isn’t practical.
• Don’t forget the rest of the packing list: check our full baby holiday packing list for everything else worth bringing, from feeding gear to sun protection.

Enjoy browsing!
Allie, Jack and R x

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