Check-In Timing at a Glance
Portal: emirates.com (My Trips) or the Emirates mobile app
Is Emirates Web Check-In Mandatory?
Web check-in is optional for most Emirates fares — you can also check in free at an airport counter or self-service kiosk — but it is the fastest way to get your boarding pass and choose a seat in advance.
At the airport: At the airport, Emirates check-in counters typically close 45–75 minutes before departure and boarding gates close about 25 minutes before. Reach the airport roughly 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one.
How to Check In Online for Emirates — Step by Step
- Go to emirates.com and click "My Trips" in the top navigation.
- Enter your booking reference and last name, or log in with your Emirates Skywards account.
- Select passengers to check in.
- Choose or confirm your seat — seat selection is included for most Economy and all Business/First class fares.
- Add meal preferences if desired, then confirm check-in and download your boarding pass.
Boarding Pass & Seat Selection
Boarding Pass Options
Mobile boarding pass (PDF/wallet) or printout. Both accepted at Dubai DXB and most international airports. Lounge access boarding passes supported.
Seat Selection
Free seat selection for most Economy fares. Saver fares may restrict free seat selection. All Business and First class fares include seat selection.
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?
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.
Emirates Web Check-In Not Working? Common Fixes
- Web check-in hasn’t opened yet: Check-in opens 48 hours before departure. If you see "check-in not available", you’re simply early — try again once the window opens.
- "PNR not found" or check-in restricted: Re-check the PNR (6 characters) and last-name spelling against your ticket. Some international, codeshare, or special-fare bookings can’t be checked in online — in that case use the airport counter.
- It won’t proceed without paying for a seat: Pick any free/standard seat to continue — preferred, window, aisle and extra-legroom seats are chargeable, but a standard seat lets you finish check-in at no cost.
- Name doesn’t match / spelling error: Minor spelling differences are usually fine. For a real mismatch, contact Emirates to correct it before travel, or check in at the airport counter with your photo ID.
- Boarding pass won’t download: Try a different browser or the Emirates app, disable any pop-up blocker, or choose "email boarding pass" and print/save the PDF from your inbox.
Emirates Check-In Note
Emirates Skywards miles apply for eligible fares. For codeshare flights operated by partner airlines, check-in may be managed by the operating carrier.
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