Emirates Check-in Policy

How Can I Check-in For Emirates Flight?

Do you want to save your time at the airport? Don’t want to spend too much time waiting in the line for check-in? To save you precious time you can try the online web check-in, online boarding pass facility in Emirates Airlines. Emirates check in allows you to ensure your presence in the flight without having to step out of your home. 

Emirates offers top-notch services and facilities for a more seamless flight experience. That’s why the airline has Emirates airline check-in which ensures feasibility and independence to you in every aspect from check-in to select meals before boarding.

• According to Emirates flight check-in policy, the online check-in for flight begins 48 hours before the departure of scheduled flight. ‘
• Passengers are advised to reach the departure airport at least 2-3 hours before the scheduled departure of the Emirates flight. 
• The airline advises passengers to check-in for their flight at least 1 hour before their flight to avoid missing the check-in deadline. 
• The airline allows passengers to check-in through multiple ways which include online web check-in, mobile check-in along with airport, and kiosk check-in too. 
• Online Emirates flight check-in allows you to choose desired seats, pre order food with special dietary advisory, check-in baggage and purchase extra baggage allowance as well.

Does Emirates Allow Online Check-in?

The online check-in allows you to experience multiple benefits which you might not experience at the airport also.

• The online check-in saves your time which means you don’t have to reach the airport three or four hours  before departure to complete your check-in procedure. 
• Passengers flying with checked luggage can use Emirates online check-in option until 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure. 
• Passengers travelling without checked baggage can complete the online check-in procedure up to 60 minutes before scheduled departure. 

What Are The Procedures of Emirates Check in?

There are several ways to check-in for Emirates Airlines. One of the best and easiest ways to do so is through the online method. The online Emirates flight check-in method begins 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight and closes 1 hour before the flight is airborne. 

How Do I Use Online Check-in?

• Login to the official website of Emirates 
• Navigate through the website and click on the online check-in option under the “Emirates Manage Booking”. 
• Enter the reference number along with flight number and last name. 
• Click on the “Check-in” button. 
• Proceed to revise the entire reservation and lastly select on check-in. 
• Boarding pass will be sent to the official email address of the passenger. 
• Lastly, print your boarding pass before going to the airport to avoid collecting boarding at the counter.

Mobile Check-in

You can alternatively use the Emirates mobile application to check-in online. The Emirates online check in begins 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight and closes 1 hour before the flight is airborne.

• Download the Emirates mobile application from the Mobile IOS/Apple  app store. 
• Sign-in with your credentials into your accounts to access the options. 
• Click on Check-in option while navigating the app. 
• Add your flight information like departure city, confirmation code, ticket number, and mileage plan number. 
• Then simply submit to check-in for your flight. 
• Once completing the Emirates check in, you will receive a boarding pass printed at home or collect it from the airport counter.

Emirates Online Check-in Regulations

There are certain regulations applicable on online check-in that customers need to adhere to.

• Check in Emirates Airline through the online process closes 90 minutes before the scheduled departure. 
• Web check-in will only be available for up to 9 passengers under the same booking number. 
• Unaccompanied minors are not eligible to check-in online and must check-in directly at the airport. 
• Airlines advise passengers to reach the airport at least 2-3 before the scheduled flight departure to collect their boarding pass from the counter in case the boarding is not available online. 
• Emirates airlines offers online check-in for partner flights and codeshare airlines as well.

What Is Self Check-in Kiosk

Another way to check-in at the airport is through the self service kiosk which hardly takes 10 minutes of time.

• Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours to check in for Emirates Airlines before the scheduled flight departure. 
• Go to the self service kiosk available at the airport. 
• Login to the account using flight details. 
• Select the flight check-in option to check-in. 
• Insert your booking details like flight number, last name, confirmation code and ticket number. 
• Lastly, click the check-in tab to finish the check process. 
• Once the check-in is confirmed, you can retrieve your boarding pass and proceed to the boarding gate.

How Do I Check-in For Emirates Flights At The Airport?

If you are unable to proceed with online check-in Emirates, you can always check-in directly at the airport. Passengers should reach the airport three hours prior to departure for international flights and at least 2 hours prior for domestic flights as advised in Emirates check in policy.

• Passengers traveling with checked baggage can check-in from the airport check-in counter until 90 minutes before scheduled departure. 
• Passengers traveling without checked baggage can check-in until 60 minutes before scheduled departure.
• Make sure to reach the airport prior to scheduled departure. 
• Proceed to check-in at the check-in counter. 
• Submit reservation details like reservation number, flight number and last name to the staff present.
• Staff will present you with a boarding pass once the check-in is complete.
• Lastly, you can proceed to the boarding gate.

How Does Emirates Check in Ports Work?

Emirates has several portable check-in stations at the airport, where Emirates customers can check-in by themselves. All you have to do is to send your mobile boarding pass to your mail to present through the airport on your phone or you can also print one out. Once you tag your bags, Emirates porter will take your bags to the flight.

How Do I Check-in If I Am Traveling In A Group?

For group check-in, arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to your departure and check-in together in check-in zone C. You can also separate the group check-n desks in Dubai to speed-up the process.

What Are The Rules For Check-in Within The UAE?

DUBZ Home Check-in

Under DUBZ Home check-in, Emirates sends its agent to your home, office, hotel, or wherever you are in Dubai. The agent weighs and tags your bags. Once it is done, you will receive a mobile boarding pass in your registered mail. Then the agent will take your luggage and check them in on behalf of you. You can collect them once you arrive at your destination.

Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store

You can drop your bags at Emirates City Check-in and Travel Store in ICD Brookfield Place at the Dubai International Financial Center from 24 hours to 4 hours prior to your flight. For the check-in, contact Emirates check in agents, self check-in kiosks, or the world’s first ever check-in robot assistant.

How Early Can I Check-in For My Emirates Flight?

The Emirates check in time depends on the arrival and final destination of the flight. Passengers can do Emirates check in online between 48 hours and 90 minutes before the scheduled departure of the flight. If you are departing from Dubai, you can drop off your bags 12 hours before departure or if you are flying to the U.S then you can drop off your bag at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure at the airport. 

If I Check-in Online, When Do I Need To Arrive At The Airport?

Even if you have checked-in online, it is best to arrive at the airport at least three to two hours prior to your departure. In some specific airports, Emirates even requests its passengers to show-up at least six hours before the flight takes off. Travelers departing from Dubai can drop off their bags 24 hours before departure or 12 hours before departure if the destination is the US.