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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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Get revenge for all the times your parents embarrassed you. 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] X Research source
- “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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Show your partner you’re the funny one in the relationship. 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] X Research source
- “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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Make your friend laugh after a long flight. 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] X Research source
- “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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Embarrass your child in the middle of the airport. 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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You’re never too old to tease your sibling. 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] X Research source
- “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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1Make your sign bright and colorful. 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] X Research source The brighter your sign is, the easier it will be for your loved one to find you.
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2Add some funny pictures. 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.
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3Write in a big font. 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] X Research source
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4Wear a costume. 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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1Track their flight so you get there before they land. 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] X Research source
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2Pick them up inside the airport, if possible. 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] X Research source
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3Greet them enthusiastically. 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] X Research source
- 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.
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4Bring them a welcome gift. 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] X Research source
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5Help them with their luggage. 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] X Research source
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6Ask them what they’d like to do next. 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] X Research source
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- ↑ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/5094061/from-pant-less-kids-to-post-rehab-greetings-the-funniest-airport-arrivals-welcome-signs/
- ↑ https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/5094061/from-pant-less-kids-to-post-rehab-greetings-the-funniest-airport-arrivals-welcome-signs/
- ↑ https://bonvoyaged.com/airport-welcome-home-signs/
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/gtXwTz_vyrg?t=85
- ↑ https://youtu.be/gtXwTz_vyrg?t=49
- ↑ https://www.mspairport.com/directions/pick-drop
- ↑ https://www.flyhia.com/at-the-airport/meeting-passengers/
- ↑ https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/wellbeing/how-to-talk-about-health-problems/active-listening
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Raven Minyard, BA
. Raven Minyard received her BA in English and Creative Writing from Sweet Briar College in 2020. While in college, she served as the Coeditor-in-Chief of Sweet Briar's literary magazine Red Clay and has since gone on to write for publications such as The Zillennial Zine and Halloween Every Night. Raven recalls reading articles from wikiHow's early days during her childhood and is thrilled to now write for their content team. She enjoys learning about new interests and topics with each article she writes and hopes to help audiences of all backgrounds continue to learn new and exciting things.
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