Portal: airindiaexpress.com (Manage Booking) or the Air India Express mobile app
How to Check In Online for Air India Express — Step by Step
Visit airindiaexpress.com and click "Manage Booking".
Enter your PNR/booking reference and last name.
Select passengers for check-in.
Select your seat — some standard seats are free, preferred seats are chargeable.
Confirm check-in and download or save your boarding pass.
Boarding Pass & Seat Selection
Boarding Pass Options
Mobile boarding pass (PDF) or print at home. Airport counter check-in also available.
Seat Selection
Standard seats are free; preferred seats including extra legroom and exit rows are chargeable.
What Do You Need to Check In Online?
Your PNR / booking reference (6 characters, in your confirmation email)
Passenger's last name exactly as it appears on the ticket
For international flights: valid passport and visa details
A web-enabled phone, tablet, or computer
Why Check In Online?
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Skip Airport Queues
Check in from anywhere — home, office, or while travelling — and head straight to security.
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Choose Your Seat
Pick your preferred seat before fellow passengers can. Window, aisle, or extra legroom — it's yours first.
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Get Your Boarding Pass Instantly
Save to your phone wallet or email a print-friendly PDF — no airport printer required.
Air India Express Check-In Note
Air India Express primarily operates Gulf and South/Southeast Asia routes from South India airports. Web check-in opens 24 hours before departure — earlier than most Indian carriers.
Booked via HappyFares? Your PNR is in the HappyFares app under My Bookings.
Air India Express Web Check-In — Frequently Asked Questions
Air India Express web check-in opens 24 hours before departure. For domestic flights, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. For international flights, check-in closes 75 minutes before departure. Use the portal at airindiaexpress.com (Manage Booking) or the Air India Express mobile app.
You need your PNR (booking reference — a 6-character code in your confirmation email) and the passenger's last name exactly as printed on the ticket. For international flights, have your passport and visa details ready. A web-enabled phone or computer is all else required.
Standard seats are free; preferred seats including extra legroom and exit rows are chargeable.
Mobile boarding pass (PDF) or print at home. Airport counter check-in also available.
You can still check in at the airport counter. Arrive at least 2 hours before a domestic departure and 3 hours before an international departure. Counter check-in may be chargeable depending on your fare type and airport.
Your PNR is in the booking confirmation email sent by Air India Express or by HappyFares at the time of booking. If you booked on HappyFares, open the HappyFares app and go to My Bookings — your PNR is displayed there alongside the e-ticket.