60 Hilarious Airport Welcome Signs for Friends, Family & More

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Picking someone up from the airport can be a hassle, so make it more fun by crafting a hilarious welcome sign! Funny airport welcome signs are constantly going viral online, and they’re a great way to tease and embarrass your loved ones. Keep reading for all the best funny airport welcome signs for parents, partners, friends, kids, and siblings. Plus, learn all the best tips on how to make someone feel welcome at the airport.

Funniest Airport Pickup Sign Ideas

  • “Welcome home from prison! We knew you were innocent!”
  • “Welcome home, Mom! We’re starving!”
  • “We don’t like you at all. Go home!”
  • “Welcome home! Congrats on your new butt implants!”
  • “Welcome back! I hope your colonoscopy went well!”
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Funny Airport Welcome Signs for Parents

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  1. Many parents love embarrassing their kids, so why not give them a taste of their own medicine? If your parent or parents are coming back from a trip, tease them with one of these funny sign ideas: [1]
    • “Welcome home from the swingers’ convention, Mom and Dad!”
    • “Welcome home, Mom! I’m starving. Dad can’t cook.”
    • “Mom and Dad, welcome back from nudist camp!”
    • “Welcome home from prison, [name]! I’m your son/daughter!”
    • “Welcome home Dad and your new mail order bride!”
    • “Orphan(s) seeking loving parents”
    • “Welcome back! Where are our gifts?”
    • “Are you my father?”
    • “Welcome home, Mom and Dad! We’re out of cereal.”
    • “Welcome home, Mom! Dad’s been a terrible substitute.”
    • For in-laws: “Help!! My in-laws are here!”
    • For grandparents: “Get out of my way! My grandparents are here!”
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Funny Airport Welcome Signs for Partners

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  1. If you and your partner have a teasing relationship, there’s no better way to welcome them back from a trip than with a funny airport pickup sign. If they can laugh with you, it’s a good sign you two are a great match. Here are some examples: [2]
    • “Even though we’re cousins, I still want to get married.”
    • “Achievement unlocked: Hug your long distance girlfriend for the first time!”
    • With a poster with a cutout for your face: “Who’s excited to see his wife? This guy!”
    • “[Name], it’s your baby. You can’t hide from me forever.”
    • “Welcome home, [name]. I know you cheated.”
    • “[Name], it’s me. The dominatrix you hired.”
    • “Wanted: [picture of partner] for stealing hearts and unlawful cuteness. Reward: 1,000,000.”
    • “[Name], I know it isn’t mine, but I’ll raise it like it’s my own. I forgive you for your infidelity.”
    • “Welcome back! Last time was so close—I’m glad your wife didn’t catch us!”
    • “Running out of money. Have you seen my sugar daddy?”
    • For online relationships: “Welcome [their username]! I really hope you’re not an old man.”
    • For a foreign partner: “Welcome to [country]! You’re not just with me for the green card, right?”
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Funny Airport Welcome Signs for Friends

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  1. There’s nothing more fun than embarrassing your friends in public. Don’t tell them you’re making a welcome sign, and record their reaction when they spot you in the airport. Share the video with the rest of your friends—just don’t be surprised if the friend you picked up gets some lighthearted payback later on. [3]
    • “Oh, great! You somehow survived.”
    • “Has anyone seen [name]? I lost them here 5 months ago!”
    • “Welcome home from prison! We knew you didn’t kill and eat those people.”
    • “We don’t like you at all. Go home!”
    • “Welcome, sister wife!”
    • “[Name], will you marry me?”
    • “Innocent! Congrats! We knew it was self-defense.”
    • “Welcome home! I have the imodium you asked for.”
    • “Welcome back! I hope your colonoscopy went well!”
    • “Welcome to your new home! Our polygamy community is eager to meet you.”
    • “Welcome home! Congrats on escaping that cult!”
    • “Welcome home! No one can tell you got a nose job.”
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Funny Airport Welcome Signs for Kids

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  1. Whether your kid’s coming back from college, a school trip, or anything else, welcome them back with a bit of humor. A lot of popular airport welcome signs are aimed at adults, so just make sure the joke is appropriate for their age range. Here are some examples:
    • While wearing a pickle costume: “Welcome home, [name]. You’re a real big dill!”
    • While wearing a Darth Vader costume: “[Name]... I am your father.”
    • “This better be the last time I pick you up here. Welcome home!”
    • “Welcome home, [name]! You’re behind on your chores.”
    • “What was juvie like? Did you have fun?”
    • “[Name], come with me. I have candy in my van!”
    • “[Name], the DNA test results came back. I am not your father!”
    • “Holy 💩, we missed you!”
    • “Welcome home, [name]! We converted your room into storage.
    • “Welcome back, [name]! We started watching [popular TV show] without you.”
    • “Welcome [their favorite celebrity/celebrity lookalike]”
    • In a wizard costume: “Welcome home from Hogwarts!”
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Funny Airport Welcome Signs for Siblings

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  1. Whether you’re children or adults, teasing your sibling is basically a universal way to show you love them. If you’re forced to pick your sibling up from the airport, get a bit of revenge by embarrassing them in front of everyone. Here are some great welcome sign examples: [4]
    • “Welcome home, bro/sis! So happy they let you out early!”
    • “Coming back was a big mistake. I know what you did!”
    • “Welcome home! Now Mom can nag at you instead of me!”
    • “It’s a two hour drive home, and I’m gassy. Welcome back!”
    • “Welcome home, idiot! We missed you!”
    • “Welcome back, [name]! Next time, get an Uber.”
    • If your sibling is bringing their partner: “Welcome home, [sibling’s name]! And some dude.”
    • “Welcome back from rehab! Third time’s the charm!”
    • “Welcome back! Sorry you got kicked out of [state/country]!
    • “Welcome home! Congrats on your new butt implants!”
    • In place of their name: “Loud, annoying sister/brother/sibling”
    • “We didn’t miss you!”
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How to Make an Eye-Catching Poster

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  1. There are so many ways to draw attention to your welcome sign. Choose a neon poster board, write with bright markers, and if you’re up for the mess, add some glitter to make it sparkle. [5] The brighter your sign is, the easier it will be for your loved one to find you.
  2. If you really want to embarrass your loved one, look through all your pictures of them and print out some particularly goofy ones to glue to your poster. Some people even print out large pictures of their loved one’s face to use in place of a welcome sign.
  3. Your loved one’s reaction won’t be as funny if they can’t see your sign from far away. Choose a large poster and write as big as possible. This will also help grab other people’s attention so they can laugh at the joke, too, which will probably embarrass your loved one even more. [6]
  4. If your welcome sign involves a pun or a pop culture reference, why not go all out? It’s common for people to dress up like bodyguards, secret service agents, or limo drivers, though you can also choose something wackier like a blow-up dinosaur costume. Just make sure your loved one will have a way to recognize you.
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How to Welcome Loved Ones at the Airport

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  1. Being on time for pickup is one of the easiest ways to make someone feel welcome, especially if they’ve had a really long flight. Know their flight number and arrival time so you can find the right gate and be there to greet them when they land. [7]
  2. Trying to pick someone up at curbside can be stressful for everyone involved, so consider parking in short-term and picking them up inside the building instead. This way, you can welcome them as soon as possible and make them feel extra welcome. [8]
  3. Show your loved one how excited you are to see them. Have a big smile on your face, and, if you’re both huggers, welcome them with a warm embrace. Tell them how happy you are to see them, and ask them about their trip. Let them know you’re actively listening by asking for details. [9]
    • The way you greet them should also reflect the situation, however. If they’ve been traveling for something like a funeral, for example, greet them warmly but don’t go over the top with your excitement.
  4. There are a ton of things you can bring to make someone feel welcome at the airport. In addition to making a personalized welcome sign, consider bringing balloons, flowers, or a gift basket. Have their favorite snacks and drinks ready, as well, in case they’re hungry or thirsty after their flight. [10]
  5. Your loved one is probably tired after their flight, so help them relax by offering to retrieve their bags and load them into the car. Ask if there are any other ways you can help them as well, and offer them a comfortable spot in the car so they can rest. [11]
  6. Some people may want to stop and get something to eat after their flight while some might want to go home and take a nap. Others may be ready to go sight-seeing or do whatever fun activities you have planned. It’s probably best not to plan too much for their arrival day and just go with the flow. [12]
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      1. ↑ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/5094061/from-pant-less-kids-to-post-rehab-greetings-the-funniest-airport-arrivals-welcome-signs/
      2. ↑ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/5094061/from-pant-less-kids-to-post-rehab-greetings-the-funniest-airport-arrivals-welcome-signs/
      3. ↑ https://bonvoyaged.com/airport-welcome-home-signs/
      4. ↑ https://bonvoyaged.com/airport-welcome-home-signs/
      5. ↑ https://youtu.be/gtXwTz_vyrg?t=85
      6. ↑ https://youtu.be/gtXwTz_vyrg?t=49
      7. ↑ https://www.mspairport.com/directions/pick-drop
      8. ↑ https://www.flyhia.com/at-the-airport/meeting-passengers/
      9. ↑ https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/wellbeing/how-to-talk-about-health-problems/active-listening
      1. ↑ https://blog.icesusa.org/10-ways-to-make-your-exchange-student-feel-welcome
      2. ↑ https://acts.kindness.org/initiatives/92-help-someone-with-their-luggage
      3. ↑ https://blog.icesusa.org/10-ways-to-make-your-exchange-student-feel-welcome

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