Check in at a self-service kiosk or deskYou can check yourself in for your flight at a self-service check-in kiosk in the departure halls. The kiosk will print out a boarding pass. The blue self-service kiosks are for KLM / SkyTeam airlines, and the yellow ones for several other airlines. Show You can also go directly to your airline’s check-in desk. The airline representative will print your boarding pass and check in your baggage. Your interaction with the check-in desk employee will be safe as you will be separated from each other by a plastic screen. Simply check the website, app or screens in the departure halls to see the location of your check-in desk. Drop off your bags at a self-service kiosk or counterMore airlines than ever have automated their baggage check-in processes. This is particularly useful if you checked in online. At the self-service baggage drop-off, simply follow the instructions on screen. Print your baggage tag and attach it to the handle on the longest side of your baggage. Your bags will automatically find their way to your plane. Can I use this service?The following airlines offer self-service baggage drop-off at Schiphol: Aero Mexico, American Airlines, Austrian, Cathay Pacific, Corendon, Finnair, IcelandAir, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Norwegian, SAS, Swiss, TAP, Transavia & TUI. You can find the self-service baggage drop-off kiosks in the following departure halls:
Are you flying with another airline? Or is online check-in not an option for you? Then you can of course go to the check-in desk of your airline to check in and drop off your baggage. At the check-in desk a representative will tag and process your bag for you. We recommend you arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure for international flights. Check if your destination has travel restrictions. If your destination requires specific travel documents, remember to bring a completed copy with you to the airport.
When to arrive at the airportOur recommended arrival times are meant to allow plenty of time to check in (with or without bags) and clear security before scheduled departure.
Check-inTo speed up the process, you can use curbside check-in or self-service kiosks at most airports. You can use curbside check-in if you have an electronic ticket (can scan it from your phone). Check-in timesYou can check-in online or from the app starting 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before departure (90 for international).
To check-in and check bags at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure:
Airports with earlier check-in times
Check-in and arrival times for flights operated by other carriers, including codeshare partners, are set by the individual airline. Airports with checked bag limitsYou can't check bags more than 4 hours before departure when flying from:
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How do you do a flight checkTo check in for your flight: Visit your airline's website as soon as 24-hours prior to the departure of your first flight. Use the confirmation number in your online account to check in. You will also be able to view your seats and, if permitted by the airlines, confirm your seating preferences.
Should I checkOnline check in is especially crucial if you've booked a domestic flight without a seat allocation. It will let you pick your seat to make sure you're not in the very last row. Overall, the whole process gives you a few less things to stress about at the airport, especially these days.
What do you need to checkIn order to check-in online you will need your flight details, your PNR (aka booking number or confirmation number) and your passport number, if you are on an international flight. You also need to know the number of bags you'll be checking in.
Do you get a boarding pass when you checkWhen will I get my boarding pass? Boarding passes are provided at check-in, either online (online check-in is usually available 24 hours prior to the flight) or in person at a kiosk or at the check-in counter.
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