Check in times
Find out when online check-in opens and closes based on your flight type.
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Online check in times
Online check in opening times vary depending on where you are departing from.
| Type of trip | Online check in opens (before departure time) |
|---|---|
| Flights within Europe |
48 hours 15 days with Plus, Advantage or AerSpace fares 15 days with Saver fare when purchasing a seat |
|
Transatlantic To or from the USA or Canada |
24 hours |
| Connecting flights | 24 hours before first flight (local time). Flying from Dublin, Shannon or Manchester to Europe or Transatlantic |
| Partner airline flights | Please refer to partner airline's website and check in using their booking reference |
| Departing from | Online check in closes (before departure time) |
|---|---|
| Ireland, UK and Amsterdam | 1 hour |
| Rest of Europe | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| with the exception of: | |
| Knock, Exeter, Newquay and Jersey | 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Rome | 6 hours 30 minutes |
| Malaga and Faro | 8 hours 30 minutes |
| United States/Canada | 95 minutes |
| Barbados | 6 hours |
Airport check in times
We recommend you arrive at the airport with sufficient time for check in and security screening, especially during the peak summer season and busy holiday periods.
| Flights | Airport check in opens (before departure time) |
|---|---|
|
Transatlantic Direct flights to or from North America |
3 hours |
|
Transatlantic Flights connecting in Dublin bound for North America or Europe |
2 hours |
| Within Europe | 2 hours |
| Business Class to North America | 3 hours |
| Partner airline flights | Please refer to partner airline's website and check in using their booking reference |
Check in facilities in Shannon Airport open at 5:00 am.
| Flights | Airport check in closes (before departure time) |
|---|---|
|
Transatlantic (to or from the USA or Canada) |
75 minutes |
| Within Europe | 45 minutes |
| Business Class to North America | 45 minutes |
| Manchester to North America | 60 minutes |
Flying with partner airlines
For passengers who are travelling on an itinerary that includes flights operated by one of our partner airlines, please check in as recommended by the operating airline.
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