50 Most Creative Airport Pickup Signs That Were Impossible To Miss
Seeing your loved ones after a long flight back is a good reward in itself. But in these cases, the travelers got more than they expected when they entered the arrivals terminal.
Bored Panda has compiled a list of these awesomely hilarious (and not to mention creative) greetings performed by friends and families. From funny one-liners written on a cardboard to full-on movie grade costumes and everything.
What’s the most memorable greeting you ever witnessed? Tell your story in the comments below!
#1 May The 4th Be With You. Darth Vader Arriving At DIA
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#2 My Friend Just Got Home From A Trip. This Was Her Family Greeting Her At The Airport
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#3 Cole Tesar, A Soldier From Bellevue, Got Hom. His Baby Girl-He Has Never Met-Was Waiting For Him With This Sign
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#4 My Friend’s Daughter Just Flew By Herself For The First Time. This Was How He Greeted Her At The Airport
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#5 Kid Made A Sign For Grandma And Grandpa’s Arrival. It’s Getting A Lot Of Smiles At The Airport While We Wait
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#6 When Your Mate Says He’ll Pick You Up From The Airport On Christmas Eve
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#7 This Family At The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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#8 How I Greet My Straight Friends At The Airport (I Never Got A Straight Answer)
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#9 Picking Up My Mother From A Long Hiatus Overseas I Thought The Best Way To Show My Love Was With Humiliation
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#10 Embarrassed The Wife At The Airport In Front Of Several Coworkers And Her Boss. She Loved It
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#11 My Neighbor Asked Me To Pick Her Up From The Airport; I Hope She Likes The Sign I Made
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#12 The Challenges Of Picking Up A Metalband From The Airport
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#13 My Air Force Brother-In-Law Is Coming Home For The Birth Of His Son/ My Nephew. I’m Picking Him Up From The Airport
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#14 Ever Want To Punch Your Little Brother Before?
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#15 Welcome Home
#16 This Is How My Friend’s Dad Greeted Her At The Airport Yesterday. Best Dad Ever
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#17 I’m Picking Up My Friend, ‘Chocolate Johnny,’ Who Literally Has A Chocolate Factory In Australia
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#18 This Is How My Dad Picks Me Up From The Airport. Needless To Say People Were Disappointed When I Showed Up
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#19 This Is How My Mom Greeted Me At The Airport, After Having Not Seen Her For A Few Years. She Made Me Walk Through The Entire Airport Under Her Left Arm
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#20 How I Welcomed My Brother Home At The Airport After A Year At University
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#21 How My Friends Pick Me Up From The Airport
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#22 This Dad Who Picks Up His Straight Son From Airport
#23 When Your Boyfriend Hasn’t Met Your Bestie Yet And You Send Him To The Airport To Pick Her Up
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#24 This Is How I Pick My Friends Up From The Airport
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#25 These Kids I Saw At The Airport Welcoming Their Mother Back Home
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#26 Welcome Home Mumma And Pdawg
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#27 How To Welcome Your Girlfriend At The Airport
#28 Best Welcome Back Message
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#29 Last Week My Roommates Picked Me Up At The Airport. Like This
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#30 Waiting For My Girlfriend At The Airport And See This Guy
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#31 I Think He Is Trying To Pick Someone Up At The Airport
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#32 This Welcome Sign
#33 My German Friend’s Brother Stood In Their Airport Like This For 2 Hours
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#34 Random Citizen
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#35 The Sign My Sister Met Me With At The Airport
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#36 My Airport Sign
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#37 I Believe All Teammates Should Have A Nice “Welcome Home” Sign When They Arrive At The Airport
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#38 Picked My Brother And Sister In Law Up At The Airport Today
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#39 Saw This Picking My Friend Up At Sea-Tac Airport
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#40 Just Seen Airport Welcome Sign
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#41 The Good Daughter Always Makes Her Parents Feel Special When Doing An Airport Pickup
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#42 Parker Campbell, 3, Awaits The Return Of Her Dad
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#43 What A Way To Be Met At The Airport, I’ll Need To Frame The Welcome Sign
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#44 Bart Simpson Requested A Taxi Pickup At The Phuket International Airport
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#45 Two Of My Best Friends Came Into Town Today, This Is How My Boyfriend Greeted Them At The Airport
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#46 When Chris And I Went To Pick Up My Parents Last Thursday From The Airport We Both Wanted To Do Something Really Embarrassing
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#47 Takes One To Know One
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#48 Thanks For Reeally Pushing The Single Issue, Fam
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#49 Sustainment Soldiers Return After Nine-Month Afghanistan Deployment
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#50 A Warm Deployment Welcome Home
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Got wisdom to pour?
Airport pickup signs can be both hilarious and heartwarming, adding a splash of personality to arrivals. Some of the most creative ones range from signs with playful messages like, “Welcome Home from Prison” (even if they weren’t in prison!) to humorous warnings like, “Don’t Panic. This is Just Your In-Laws!” There are also adorable options like, “Hug Meter Activated: Approach with Caution,” for those who want a sweet touch. These signs give people something to smile about as they land, breaking the monotony of travel with a bit of fun and creativity.
If you’re on Gatwick flights today, https://flightracker.co.uk/london-gatwick-airport-departures/ you might just spot someone holding one of these quirky signs, turning an ordinary arrival into a memorable moment. Imagine landing to see a sign that’s practically a punchline!