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Hurtling on a plane for hours and hours is usually exhausting. Not to mention standing in line, waiting to claim your baggage when all you can think of is a warm bed and a home-cooked meal. There is, however, an excellent way to make the welcome back the best part of anybody’s trip, and it involves going to an airport with a sprinkle of creativity and the best funny poster.

Bored Panda has collected some of the most unforgettable airport pickup signs—that everyone in the arrivals hall definitely noticed—to give you some inspiration for greeting your loved ones.

From a baby waiting to meet his parent for the first time to a family welcoming home their mom who was recently released from prison, these funny signs were full of feelings and comedy. 

What is the best way to welcome someone at the airport for you? Have you ever made a funny or heartfelt sign for a loved one? We’d love to hear about your creative ideas and personal crazy experiences at the airport. Share them with us as you scroll down to take a peek at these funny airport signs!

#1

May The 4th Be With You. Darth Vader Arriving At DIA

Stormtroopers holding a "Vader" sign greet Darth Vader at the airport, creating a funny pickup scene.

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#2

My Friend Just Got Home From A Trip. This Was Her Family’s Funny Welcome Home Sign At The Airport

Family holding funny airport pickup signs saying "Welcome Home From Prison Mom."

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#3

Cole Tesar, A Soldier From Bellevue, Got Home. His Baby Girl-He Has Never Met-Was Waiting For Him With This Airport Pickup Sign

Baby in stroller with funny airport pickup sign reading, "Hey I just met you & this is crazy but my name’s Harper & I’m your baby!"

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#4

Embarrassed The Wife At The Airport In Front Of Several Coworkers And Her Boss. She Loved It

Man in a suit and sunglasses holding a funny airport pickup sign reading "Smokin Hot Italian Chick."

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#5

My Friend's Daughter Just Flew By Herself For The First Time. This Was How He Greeted Her At The Airport

Man in costume holding a funny airport pickup sign saying “Rebecca, I am your father,” posing with a girl at the airport.

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#6

When Your Mate Says He'll Pick You Up From The Airport On Christmas Eve

Man in festive suit at airport holding a funny pickup sign with "#FAM," making the crowd chuckle.

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#7

Kid Made An Airport Pickup Sign For Grandma And Grandpa’s Arrival. It’s Getting A Lot Of Smiles At The Airport While We Wait

Child holding a funny airport pickup sign with scribbles, making people chuckle.

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#8

How I Greet My Straight Friends At The Airport (I Never Got A Straight Answer)

Man at airport holding a funny pickup sign reading "Tom, will you marry me?" causing laughter among bystanders.

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#9

This Family At The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Man in Hawaiian shirt at airport with sign saying "Welcome to Florida!" standing next to two children.

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#11

This Is How My Friend's Dad Greeted Her At The Airport Yesterday. Best Dad Ever

Elderly man holding margarita mix with a humorous airport pickup sign for National Margarita Day.

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#12

I'm Picking Up My Friend, 'Chocolate Johnny,' Who Literally Has A Chocolate Factory In Australia

Person in costume holding comical airport pickup sign reading "Chocolate Johnny".

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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 With This Embarrassing Airport Sign

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign with handwritten message in terminal.

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#15

The Challenges Of Picking Up A Metalband From The Airport

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign inside a terminal.

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Csaba Hegedűs
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That reminds me to a punk band in my country that was called in translation 'Brutal Asswiping'.

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#16

Ever Want To Punch Your Little Brother Before?

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign saying "Welcome Home From Rehab" in a bustling terminal.

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#17

My Neighbor Asked Me To Pick Her Up From The Airport; I Hope She Likes The Funny Airport Pickup Sign I Made

Man in a suit holding a funny airport pickup sign for Anna in a bathroom mirror selfie.

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess she either is your wife or she lives in another city now.

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#18

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

Woman holding funny airport pickup signs saying "Joe is me, Mom" and "He's my baby" while hugging a man.

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#20

Saw This Picking My Friend Up At Sea-Tac Airport

Funny airport pickup sign filled with humorous relationship statistics and a welcome message.

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#21

Last Week My Roommates Picked Me Up At The Airport. Like This

Two men in suits holding a humorous airport pickup sign for "Miss Wilson" at an airport.

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#22

These Kids I Saw At The Airport Welcoming Their Mother Back Home

Two kids holding a funny airport pickup sign welcoming their mom, featuring drawings and an amusing message about underwear.

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#23

This Dad Who Picks Up His Straight Son From Airport

Two people at the airport holding a funny welcome sign saying, "Welcome home son (It's okay to be gay)."

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#24

How I Welcomed My Brother Home At The Airport After A Year At University

Funny airport pickup sign with giant face cutout and welcome message in a busy terminal.

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#26

This Is How My Dad Picks Me Up From The Airport. Needless To Say People Were Disappointed When I Showed Up

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign that humorously reads "Michael Jordan."

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frederic eeckman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my former job I had a client called Pamela Anderson, she told me one day her life was hell :))

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#27

How My Friends Pick Me Up From The Airport

Two men holding a funny airport pickup sign welcome Matt, causing chuckles.

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#28

My Funny Airport Welcome Sign

Funny airport pickup sign with paw prints, saying dogs missed you and ate the couch. Welcome home!

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#30

When Your Boyfriend Hasn't Met Your Bestie Yet And You Send Him To The Airport To Pick Her Up

Funny airport pickup sign on cardboard for Sarah mentioning Imodium request.

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#31

The Sign My Sister Met Me With At The Airport

Funny airport pickup sign with text "Welcome back to America, no wall can keep us apart."

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#32

How To Welcome Your Girlfriend At The Airport

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign reading "Oh great you somehow survived" while making a woman laugh.

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#33

Waiting For My Girlfriend At The Airport And See This Guy

Man at airport holding funny sign that says "Mr. Hugh Jarse," standing near an exit.

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#34

The Good Daughter Always Makes Her Parents Feel Special When Doing An Airport Pickup

Funny airport pickup sign welcoming dad with a humorous message about a mail-order bride, saying "5th time's a charm".

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#36

My German Friend's Brother Stood In Their Airport Like This For 2 Hours

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign reading "Mr Snowden" in a busy terminal.

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#37

This Is How I Pick My Friends Up From The Airport

Woman holding funny airport pickup sign outside a car, reading "Mary Swanson," wearing a hat and suit.

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#38

What A Way To Be Met At The Airport, I'll Need To Frame The Welcome Sign

Man at airport holding a funny pickup sign for "Douglas of the clan McGregor," making travelers chuckle.

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#39

I Can't Say How Happy I Was To See This One Waiting At The Airport

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign reading "Princess Consuela Banana-Squeegee McBeckenheim III."

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#40

Sustainment Soldiers Return After Nine-Month Afghanistan Deployment

Two women hold funny airport pickup signs with babies on their laps, causing chuckles.

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Adriana E. Henricy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is sad and happy, sad bc they werent there when they were born, but happy bc they finally will be there

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#41

I Like To Embarrass My Friends When I Pick Them Up At The Airport. I'm On The Left

Two men holding a funny airport pickup sign that says "Welcome back sexy cowboy" in a parking lot.

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#42

Warning: Our Grandma Is Here And We Will Run Over You To Hug Her

Two kids at airport with a funny sign for grandma, adding humor to the pickup experience.

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#43

I Believe All Teammates Should Have A Nice "Welcome Home" Sign When They Arrive At The Airport

Funny airport pickup sign saying "Welcome home from prison, Sam" in parking lot.

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#44

Picked My Brother And Sister In Law Up At The Airport Today

Two people at airport with a funny pickup sign featuring photos and the text "Wanted for Christmas."

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Krish Malhotra
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she looks like she's going to go ballistic on your a*s when no one's watching anymore.

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#45

This Is What Happens When I Pick Up People From The Airport

Woman holding a funny airport pickup sign, smiling indoors.

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#47

I Think He Is Trying To Pick Someone Up At The Airport

Man at airport holding a funny pickup sign that reads "Horny" amidst a busy terminal.

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#48

Random Citizen

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign that reads "1. Alice 2. Random Citizen" while using a phone.

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Celestial Lynx
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He must be picking up his daughter and her yet-to-have-met-the-father boyfriend ;)

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#49

Ever Been Met At The Airport With A Sign Bearing Dinosaur? Why Not?

Funny airport pickup with person in dinosaur costume holding signs, amusing travelers.

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#50

Just Seen Airport Welcome Sign

Humorous airport pickup sign held by a person, referencing a selfie stick mishap.

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Mikleo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A selfie stick can be pretty useful. A friend of my dad uses them to check under cars.

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#51

Never Ask Me To Pick You Up From The Airport

Person holding a funny airport pickup sign at baggage claim, creating a humorous moment in the terminal.

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Wyndmere
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, sounds like a duck... guess what.

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#52

When I Said Make Me A Sign This Is What She Came Up With

Funny airport pickup sign reading "Get ur ass in the car" held by a person in a parking area.

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#53

Two Of My Best Friends Came Into Town Today, This Is How My Boyfriend Greeted Them At The Airport

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign with a panda image and humorous text, making everyone chuckle.

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#55

I Promised My Friends That I Would Welcome Them To Seattle With An Embarrassing Sign At The Airport, And Here I Am At 1:16 Am

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign saying "Death Cab for Cuties," smiling widely in a plaid shirt.

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Celestial Lynx
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Death cab cause he's exhausted and will be functioning on low energy when it comes time to drive? 0.o

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#56

Bart Simpson Requested A Taxi Pickup At The Phuket International Airport

Man in an orange shirt holding a funny airport pickup sign with a humorous name, looking at his phone.

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#61

My Cousin Picked Me Up From The Airport Today And Welcomed Me With This Sign

Young woman holding a funny airport pickup sign made of gold glitter letters.

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#63

When Chris And I Went To Pick Up My Parents Last Thursday From The Airport We Both Wanted To Do Something Really Embarrassing

Couple holding funny airport pickup signs with names "Looney Lynn" and "Crazy Craig" at arrivals area.

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#65

Welcome

Person holding a funny airport pickup sign with colorful text, standing near a flower wall.

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#66

Boyfriend Picked Me Up From The Airport

Funny airport pickup sign reading "Welcome to Trumpland" held through car sunroof at night.

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#67

Takes One To Know One

Woman holding a funny airport pickup sign reading "Noisy Pale Faced Lady!" at an airport terminal.

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#68

My Buddy (Whom I Met Playing WOW) Came To Pick Me Up At The Airport In Israel

Man holding a funny airport sign with gaming references at the arrivals terminal.

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Shawna Symington
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me exceptionally happy - especially as a resto druid myself!

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#69

Never Ask Me To Pick You Up From An Airport

Woman holding a funny airport pickup sign with photos and text asking to return "Dave."

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#71

When You Request A Welcome Sign At The Airport And This Is What Greets You

Funny airport pickup sign saying "Ames, You are The Duck's Nuts!"

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#72

Dad And Sister Made A Welcome Sign For Me

Man holding a funny airport pickup sign decorated with colorful jewels.

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7 years ago

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#74

Who Shall Be More Embarrassed, The Individual Holding The Sign Or Walking To It?

Funny airport pickup sign with colorful text: "Hey Sweet Thang, yes you. Come over here & pucker up."

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#75

Meanwhile At Vienna Airport: A Taxi Driver Is Waiting For

Man holding humorous airport pickup sign reading "Mr. Snowden" near departure board, providing a funny travel moment.

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#76

My Sister Sent This To Me, She's Getting Picked Up At An Airport By Her Friends

Woman holding a funny airport pickup sign in bustling terminal.

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#79

Sister Made Her Boyfriend A Welcome Home Sign For When She Picks Him Up From The Airport

Person holding a funny airport pickup sign reading "This better be the last time I pick you up here."

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#80

Hi Mom

Funny airport pickup sign reading "Hi mom, only we would do this" in a busy terminal.

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#82

Sign Ready

Funny airport pickup sign reading "Taxi for a Fanny" held by a person sitting on a wooden floor.

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#83

I Missed You So Much Bestie

Person holding a creative and colorful airport pickup sign with playful text, making everyone chuckle.

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#84

The Sign I Made Her For Her Arrival At The Airport

Woman holding a funny airport pickup sign with photos and "Welcome Home Danna" text.

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Hope you had a good chuckle from these funny airport welcome signs! Have your favorite? Give it some love and upvote it. We’ll wait for your airport moments in the comments below!