How to Check-in online with Kenya Airways?

Online check-in doesn’t cost you anything on most airlines. It happens to be the simplest and fastest way of checking in with Kenya Airways. But you must know the process and the steps involved. Here are the key steps involved in getting your digital boarding pass.

·       Step #1 Browse internet for official Kenya Airways online check-in page or download Kenya Airways mobile app.

·       Step #2 Submit your accurate booking reference number or e-ticket number. You find these details in the confirmation mail sent to you.

·       Step #3 Choose the passengers for whom you wish to check in.

·       Step #4 Advance Passenger Information such as passport details is required for international travel.

·       Step #5 You can print your boarding pass or save an electronic copy to your mobile device.

Online check-in is available 30 hours before departure on all routes except those having a US destination. Our TicketsChanges blog will give you a fair insight into how you may check in with Kenya Airways.

How do I check in with Kenya Airways?

Arrival deadlines will depend on whether you have a domestic flight or international flight. Check-in counters at airport open and shut down precisely at the closure time. If you haven’t checked in online, you may arrive at one of them to complete Kenya Airways check-in process. Here are a few tips you will find handy.

·       Check-in begins 24 hours before departure on all flights to and from US and stops exactly 1 hour before departure.

·       Domestic flight check-in starts 30 hours before departure and shuts down 30 minutes before departure. An arrival 90 minutes before departure is recommended.

·       Web or mobile check-in begins 30 hours before departure on most international flights. It closes precisely 1 hour before departure. An arrival 3 hour before departure is recommended.

Earlier arrival is mandatory for those flying from Guangzhou in China. For details or assistance, you may contact Kenya Airways or TicketsChanges on +1-(866)-536-9224 or +1-844-868-8303.

Is it better to check in online or at the airport?

There is no point in checking in by the traditional method. A traditional check-in is likely to leave you frustrated. Because it is time-taking and you may encounter queues. On the other hand, Kenya Airways online check-in will have the below top advantages.

·       Head straight to the security screening - You save time if you have only a handbag as you head to the security screening.

·       No risk of denied boarding - The last person to check-in may get bumped off.

·       More options with seat selection - Seats to be acquired on a first-come first-served basis may be booked.

What time does Kenya Airways check-in open?

Online check-in opens 30 hours before departure. If you are keen to Kenya Airways check-in in the traditional way, you may do it much later. Because airport counters open 2-3 hours before departure depending on whether it is a domestic or international flight. Here are a few things you must keep in mind about check-in.

·       Arrival must be 3 hours before departure even if you have checked in online - Especially for international departures because your documents must be verified.

·       Seats must be selected for each passenger when check-in opens - If you want a preferred seat, you can do so before check-in closes.

·       You may purchase checked bags when Kenya Airways check-in on international flights open. - You may add a bag up to the closure of check-in counter 1 hour before departure. 

Priority check-in is only available for frequent flyers on Kenya Airways. Passengers with Asante Rewards Elite status and who are flying from Nairobi to any destination can enjoy the privileges of priority check-in and boarding. For details or assistance, you may contact TicketsChanges or Kenya Airways on +1-844-868-8303 or +1-(866)-536-9224.

Online check-in opens 30 hours before departure on most international flights and closes precisely1 hour before departure. An arrival 3 hour before departure is recommended.