How many hours before check-in on Etihad Airways?
  • 06 Aug, 2024
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How many hours before check-in on Etihad Airways?

As per the Etihad Airways check-in policy, if it is an international flight, then the passenger can check in online 48 hours of flight departure schedule; on the other hand, if it is a domestic flight, then the passengers can check in online 24 hours of flight departure schedule. 

  • At the kiosk machine, passengers can check in up to 2 hours before the flight departure schedule. 
  • If you have a bag, it can be checked at the airport, and the supporting documents need to be submitted. 
  • If the passenger travels with a group and checks in online, all the group members must be at the airport. 

How can I check in on the Etihad Airways website?

Passengers can check in at the Etihad Airways website, which will be accessible, and get the boarding pass using the email address given. The website can be smooth and user-friendly so that passengers can easily check in anytime without the help of an executive. 

  • Open the official panel of Etihad Airways.
  • After that, click the check-in tab, and the panel will open. 
  • Put the reference number and surname in the check-in tab, then click on the check-in button.
  • Finally, they receive the boarding pass at the given email address along with the seat number. 

Etihad Airways check-in at the mobile app

Passengers can take the help of the Etihad app, which is made for the user to complete the check-in with a few taps from their preferred smartphone. The app can be retrieved from the app store and is totally operational on Android and IOS. The app-based facility makes it easier to operate from remote areas and get information regarding the flight. 

  • Open the Etihad Airways app on the phone.
  • After that, log in using the credentials on the app.
  • Now the app will show the check-in tab; tap on it.
  • Following that, enter the booking reference number and surname. 
  • Now, follow the on-panel instructions to complete the check-in process. 
  • Finally, the barcode is received on the phone and scanned at the airport to get the boarding pass. 

Etihad Airways check-in is on the kiosk machine. 

You can check in at the Etihad Airways kiosk machine, a self-service machine that makes it feasible for passengers to get the boarding pass on their own. The machine is user-friendly without any help receiving a pass. You can receive the pass from the kiosk machine by following the steps below. 

  • On the kiosk machine of Etihad Airways.
  • Enter the booking reference number and last name.
  • Then, the machine will show you the instructions, and following that, choose the seat from the seat map.
  • Now confirm the check-in process and receive the boarding pass from the kiosk machine. 

Check-in through the airport desk 

You can check in through the airport desk, connect to the Etihad team, and provide the details ( booking reference number and last name). After that, the team will proceed further with the check-in process and receive the boarding pass from them. Along with the boarding pass, applicable service charges will be applied, so it is better to check in online. 

What are check-in hours for the Economy, business, and first class?

As per the Etihad policy, check-in opens four hours prior to the flight departure schedule. If the passenger is traveling in Economy, the check-in closes 60 minutes prior to the flight departure schedule. But if the passenger is traveling in business or first, the check-in closes 45 minutes before the flight departure. 

For further details, feel free to connect with the Etihad team regarding the check-in times.