When does your airline’s check-in open?
24 airlines, their exact online check-in window and the official link. easyJet opens 30 days before departure, Ryanair 24 hours — the difference is paid at the desk.
Low-cost airlines
These are the ones charging for desk check-in: the online window is not a comfort, it is part of the fare.
| Airline | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| U2easyJet | 30 days | 2 hours |
| FRRyanair | 24 hours | 2 hours |
| TOTransavia | 30 hours | 1 hour |
| VYVueling | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| W6Wizz Air | 24 hours | 3 hours |
European airlines
Desk check-in is generally free, but the best free seats go in the first few hours.
| Airline | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| AFAir France | 30 hours | 1 hour |
| OSAustrian Airlines | 47 hours | 1 hour |
| BABritish Airways | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| SNBrussels Airlines | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| IBIberia | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| AZITA Airways | 2 days | 1 hour |
| KLKLM | 30 hours | 1 hour |
| LHLufthansa | 30 hours | 1 hour |
| SKSAS | 30 hours | 1 hour |
| LXSwiss | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| TPTAP Portugal | 36 hours | 1 hour |
Gulf and Turkey long-haul
Wide windows, often 48 hours — useful when the flight leaves in the middle of the night.
| Airline | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| EKEmirates | 2 days | 90 minutes |
| EYEtihad | 30 hours | 90 minutes |
| QRQatar Airways | 2 days | 90 minutes |
| TKTurkish Airlines | 24 hours | 90 minutes |
North American airlines
Almost always 24 hours ahead, with cut-offs going down to 45 minutes before take-off.
| Airline | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| ACAir Canada | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| AAAmerican Airlines | 24 hours | 45 minutes |
| DLDelta | 24 hours | 1 hour |
| UAUnited Airlines | 24 hours | 1 hour |
Frequently asked questions
Why do check-in times differ between airlines?+
Each airline sets its window according to its departure control system and boarding rules. It runs from 30 days before departure on easyJet to 24 hours on most airlines, and cut-offs range from 3 hours to 45 minutes before take-off.
Should you check in as soon as it opens?+
Yes if the seat matters: the best free seats go in the first hours. On airlines that charge for desk check-in, it is also the only way to avoid the fee.
My airline is not on the list+
This page covers the 24 airlines SkyEntry travellers fly most. For the others, the window is on your booking confirmation and on the airline’s site.
How do I stop forgetting?+
SkyEntry members get a notification when check-in opens for the flight attached to their booking, with the direct link to their airline’s check-in.
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