British Airways Web Check-In Guide — Online Check-In for BA Flights

Check-in opens 48 hours before departure
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Check-In Timing at a Glance

48 hours before departure
60 min before departure

Portal: www.britishairways.com (Manage Booking) or the British Airways mobile app

How to Check In Online for British Airways — Step by Step

  1. Visit www.britishairways.com and navigate to Manage Booking or Check-In.
  2. Enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name.
  3. Select the passengers you wish to check in.
  4. Choose your preferred seat if available.
  5. Confirm check-in and download or save your boarding pass.

Boarding Pass & Seat Selection

Boarding Pass Options

Mobile boarding pass (PDF) or printout accepted. Check with the airline for kiosk availability at your departure airport.

Seat Selection

Seat selection policies vary by fare class. Check the airline website for your specific fare type.

What Do You Need to Check In Online?

Why Check In Online?

Skip Airport Queues

Check in from anywhere — home, office, or while travelling — and head straight to security.

Choose Your Seat

Pick your preferred seat before fellow passengers can. Window, aisle, or extra legroom — it's yours first.

Get Your Boarding Pass Instantly

Save to your phone wallet or email a print-friendly PDF — no airport printer required.

British Airways Check-In Note

British Airways operates international flights from multiple Indian cities. Web check-in typically opens 24–48 hours before departure.

Booked via HappyFares? Your PNR is in the HappyFares app under My Bookings.

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Before you check in, verify your British Airways flight is on time →

British Airways Web Check-In — Frequently Asked Questions

British Airways web check-in opens 48 hours before departure. For international flights, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. Use the portal at www.britishairways.com (Manage Booking) or the British Airways 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.
Seat selection policies vary by fare class. Check the airline website for your specific fare type.
Mobile boarding pass (PDF) or printout accepted. Check with the airline for kiosk availability at your departure airport.
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 British Airways 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.