Etihad Airways Web Check-In Guide — Online Check-In for EY Flights

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

48 hours before departure
75 min before departure

Portal: etihad.com (Manage My Booking) or the Etihad Airways mobile app

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

  1. Go to etihad.com and click "Manage My Booking".
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name, or log in with your Etihad Guest account.
  3. Select passengers to check in.
  4. Choose or confirm your seat assignment.
  5. Confirm check-in and download your boarding pass (PDF or Apple/Google Wallet).

Boarding Pass & Seat Selection

Boarding Pass Options

Mobile boarding pass or printout. Digital boarding pass can be added to Apple/Google Wallet.

Seat Selection

Value fares may require seat purchase; Classic and Flex fares include free seat selection.

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.

Etihad Airways Check-In Note

Etihad Guest miles apply for eligible fares. Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the hub — check-in kiosks are available for Etihad passengers.

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

Open HappyFares App
Before you check in, verify your Etihad Airways flight is on time →

Etihad Airways Web Check-In — Frequently Asked Questions

Etihad Airways web check-in opens 48 hours before departure. For international flights, check-in closes 75 minutes before departure. Use the portal at etihad.com (Manage My Booking) or the Etihad 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.
Value fares may require seat purchase; Classic and Flex fares include free seat selection.
Mobile boarding pass or printout. Digital boarding pass can be added to Apple/Google Wallet.
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 Etihad 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.