Lufthansa Check-in

Does Lufthansa have online check-in?

  • Yes, Lufthansa's Web Check-in allows you to check-in starting 23 hours before your flight departs. At online check-in you can choose your seat, print your boarding pass for your convenience, or have it sent to your mobile phone, at home, at the office or en route, for yourself or any other passengers you are traveling with, ages two and older.

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What are the requirements for using Web Check-in?

  • • Check-in starting 23 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart. Check-in deadlines vary by airport.
  • Check-in deadlines vary by airport. Click here for more information.
  • You are not a special needs passenger (ie. Unaccompanied Minor).

Can I use Web Check-in if I have bags to check?

Yes, with online check-in you can now board faster, even if traveling with bags. If you are only traveling with hand luggage, you can continue directly to security and then on to your gate. Any other luggage can be checked in on the way to your flight at one of the designated Lufthansa baggage drop-off counters. Contact Lufthansa for more information.

Can I change/select my seat with Web Check-in?

As early as 23 hours before your flight departure, you can check in online, select your seat, and conveniently print your online boarding pass or have it sent to your mobile phone.

 

Online seat selection is free of charge from 23 hours before your flight departure.

 

For a charge, Economy class passengers can reserve seats in advance depending on their chosen fare or booking class.

 

Lufthansa HON Circle Members and Senators can reserve their seats in advance free of charge irrespective of their travel class. The only exception to this is if they book an Economy Class Light fare on a European flight.

Contact Lufthansa for more information.

If I plan to check in at the airport, how much time should I allot?

Lufthansa recommends you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight's scheduled departure. View Check-in Times