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If your flight has a TOM or BY flight number online check-in closes 6 hours before the scheduled departure time for flights from the UK and Ireland. For your return flight, online check-in closes 6 hours before departure time. To check in online, please visit our Manage My Booking or the TUI app.
Check in from 24 hours before your flight departs using Manage My Booking. Print, download or email your boarding pass. If you lose or forget your boarding pass, you can print it again at a check-in kiosk at the airport. Check in now.
- Start by checking in online. If you’ve upgraded to Premium, Extra Legroom seats or Extra Space seats, or chosen the Select Your Seat option, online check-in will open 14 days prior to your departure.
- Day-before bag drop. If your flight has a TOM flight number, your flight time is eligible, and you’re flying from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick or Manchester, you can check your bags in on the day before you're due to fly.
- Self-service bag drop. If you’ve checked in online, your flight has a TOM or BY flight number and you’re flying from an eligible airport, you can head straight to the self-service bag drop kiosks when you arrive at the airport.
- No bags to check in? If you’re just taking hand luggage with you on your flight, and you’ve checked in online, you can make your way to security as soon as you arrive at the airport.
If you have not reserved a seat and this is being assigned to you randomly, check-in opens 24 hours before your flight and closes 2 hours before. If you have pre-reserved a seat, you can check in online up to 60 days before scheduled departure. However, your outbound and return...
Most airlines let you check in online, choose your seat and print your boarding pass about 24 hours before your flight. Visit your airline website for more information. If you've printed your boarding pass and aren't checking in a bag, you can go straight to security when you get to the airport.
Find out about checking in and boarding ahead of time, so you’re ready for your flight. Plus, download the British Airways app to your devices to manage your journey with ease.
Self check-in kiosks are located within the departures areas of Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Five simple steps to Express check-in. Identify yourself by entering your passport, credit card or e-ticket number. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm your booking. Print and collect your boarding card.
