1-844-868-8303 How to Check in online with Emirates?

How to Check in online with Emirates?

Emirates offers you state-of-the-art ways of checking in. Online check-in is one of the ways. To check in online you will have to enter the details of ticket viz. surname and booking reference on the website or mobile app. Take a look at the steps recommended to complete Emirates online check-in.

·       Visit the check-in page - Go to the official Emirates online check-in page. You can use the Emirates App.

·       Put the details - Surname and booking reference must be kept handy.

·       Select passengers - Choose the passengers you want to check in from the booking summary.

·       Provide information - Enter Advance Passenger Information if required by the destination country’s regulations.

If it's an international flight, you will have to arrive 3 hours ahead of departure after online check-in. Our TicketsChanges blog will give further details on how to check-in with Emirates.

Do I need to contact Emirates customer care for check-in?

Personal attention with check-in is usually not needed for flights departing 48 hours or less from now. All you have to do is download the app or visit Emirates website to complete online check-in. The mobile boarding pass may be downloaded and saved on your smartphone. Here are a few things you must be aware of about Emirates online check in.

·       In case you directly booked with Emirates and you are not flying to US or Israel - City check-in may be availed in Dubai.

·       Robot check-in assistant - Sara is a new addition on Emirates. It is a robot which can scan your passport and complete your check-in process.

·       Through check-in till destination - If all the flights are being operated by Emirates or Qantas, you may check-in till the destination.

·       Home check-in - You may check-in from home, office or hotel if you have booked a first-class ticket.

You may have to take assistance of Emirates customer care, if you reschedule your flight or the airline changes the schedule. You may call Emirates or TicketsChanges on +1-800-777-3999 or +1-844-868-8303 for details or help.

When do I have to check-in at the airport for Emirates flight?

In most cases you will not have to check-in at the airport. Unless your first flight is with a codeshare partner of Emirates. You must find out with the concerned airline whether you may check-in on its website or mobile. Here are a few things you need to know about check-in.

·       Opening time of check-in desk - Emirates check-in desks usually open 3 hours before departure.

·       Opening time at busy airports - At few airports the check-in desk may open 4 hours before departure.

·       Check-in counters timings are mentioned on the e-ticket - You may find the timing of check-in desk on the e-ticket.

·       You will have to arrive at the airport if you have special assistance - Early arrival is required if you have pre-booked a wheelchair.

Do I need to arrive early after online check-in with Emirates flight?

Assuming that you can come at any time after you have checked in online is a big mistake. You have to complete online check-in till the check-in cut-off time mentioned on Emirates flight ticket. You will have to be at the boarding gate 45 minutes before departure. But even after you have completed online check-in, you are required to arrive 3 hours before an international Emirates flight. The time may be extended to 4 hours at some airports. Here are the top reasons why.

·       Going through passport control and security - You may have to get your passport verified manually.

·       Checking of bags - If you have extra, special baggage or overweight bags, you may have to seek the assistance of a check-in agent at airport.

All passengers must be physically present at the airport to complete the check-in and bag drop. It may not be done on behalf of another passenger. For details or assistance, you may call Emirates or TicketsChanges on +1-800-777-3999 or +1-844-868-8303.