How to Check In Online for Akasa Air
Via akasaair.com (My Bookings → Check-In) or the Akasa Air mobile app
✓ Last verified: April 2026
- 1 Go to akasaair.com and click "My Bookings" or "Check-In" in the top menu.
- 2 Enter your 6-character booking reference (PNR) and last name.
- 3 Select the passengers to check in.
- 4 Choose a seat — standard seats are free; preferred seats and extra legroom rows are chargeable.
- 5 Confirm check-in and download your boarding pass. It can be added to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
Check-In Details at a Glance
Saver vs Flexi: who pays for an Akasa seat
Akasa's two main fare families handle seats differently. On Saver, standard seats are free once check-in opens, while preferred front rows and extra-legroom or emergency-exit rows are chargeable. Flexi costs more per leg but bundles free standard seat selection at any time, a complimentary meal, extra checked baggage and softer change penalties.
The simplest way to lock a free standard seat on Saver is to check in as soon as the window opens, while the most rows are still available. For a two-passenger family who care about sitting together, Flexi can work out cheaper than paying for two preferred seats, so compare the two before you book rather than after.
Akasa Auto Check-In: set and forget
Auto Check-In is a free opt-in service that processes your check-in automatically when the window opens and emails plus SMSs a boarding pass with a randomly assigned standard seat. You enable it by ticking a single box at booking, or via Manage Booking before departure. The trade-off is forfeiting seat choice, which is fine if you have no preference.
It is the right move when flying alone, on early-morning flights you would rather not have to remember, or on sectors where you want the boarding pass ready before reaching the airport. Auto Check-In works on both domestic and international flights, provided passport and visa details are correctly entered in the booking. You can still move to a paid seat later, but the boarding pass itself is locked in.
International Akasa flights: stricter document checks at the airport
Akasa operates international flights to Gulf destinations including Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh and Kuwait. Passport number and expiry must be entered at web check-in, and the system blocks check-in if your passport is short on validity for the destination. Visa details must be entered correctly, and you can only web check-in if your visa is valid and the destination accepts pre-checked visas.
Even with web check-in done, you still clear the document counter for passport and visa verification, then bag drop, then immigration. Cabin pets are not permitted on international routes, so plan pet travel around domestic sectors only and confirm the current policy with Akasa before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Akasa Air web check-in open and close?
Akasa Air web check-in opens 48 hours before departure. It closes 60 minutes before domestic flights and 60 minutes before international flights. After the window closes, you must check in at the airport counter.
What do I need to check in online for Akasa Air?
You need your 6-character PNR/booking reference (found in your booking confirmation email) and the passenger's last name exactly as entered during booking. Some airlines also accept email address or frequent flyer number as an alternative identifier.
Can I choose my seat during Akasa Air web check-in?
Standard seats are free at check-in. Extra legroom seats and preferred front rows are chargeable.
What boarding pass options does Akasa Air offer?
Mobile boarding pass (PDF or digital wallet). Airport kiosk check-in also available at select stations.
What happens if I miss Akasa Air web check-in?
If you miss the web check-in window, you can still check in at the airport counter or self-service kiosk. However, available seat choices may be limited. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before domestic departure and 3 hours before international departure to allow enough time for check-in and security.
Where do I find my Akasa Air PNR for check-in?
Your Akasa Air PNR (Passenger Name Record) is the 6-character booking reference in your booking confirmation email or e-ticket. If you booked through HappyFares, your PNR is visible in the HappyFares app under "My Bookings". The PNR is also printed on your itinerary receipt.
What is the difference between Akasa Saver and Flexi fares for check-in?
Saver gives a standard seat that is free once check-in is open, with preferred and extra-legroom rows chargeable. Flexi, which costs more per leg, adds free standard seat selection at any time, a complimentary meal, extra checked baggage and lower change penalties. Confirm your fare type before you reach the seat-selection step.
What is Akasa Auto Check-In and is it free?
Auto Check-In is a free opt-in service that automatically checks you in when the window opens and emails plus SMSs a boarding pass with a randomly assigned standard seat. It is handy if you have no seat preference. Enable it at booking or via Manage Booking before departure.
Can I change my seat after Akasa Auto Check-In?
Yes, but a preferred or extra-legroom seat is chargeable. Auto Check-In assigns a random standard seat for free and locks in the boarding pass. To move to a paid seat you pay the seat-selection fee; to stay on a free standard seat, leave the assignment as is.
Can I take a pet in the Akasa cabin?
Akasa is one of the first Indian carriers to permit cabin pets on domestic Flexi-fare flights; declare the pet during web check-in at the bags step. International routes do not yet support cabin pets due to destination-country restrictions. Always confirm current pet rules with Akasa before you travel.
What is AkasaSmiles and how does it help at check-in?
AkasaSmiles is Akasa's loyalty programme. Silver members get priority check-in counters at major airports such as BLR, BOM, DEL, HYD and MAA; Gold members add lounge access and Zone 1 priority boarding. Note the name is AkasaSmiles, not the common misspelling AkasaMile.
Why do all seats show as paid on Akasa even on a standard fare?
This is usually a browser cache issue or a system delay flagging your fare. Refresh the page or switch from the website to the app. If standard seats still show as paid, contact Akasa support via WhatsApp or their guest-service line to sort the fare flag out.
How do I fix a name-mismatch error during Akasa web check-in?
Enter the last name only, exactly as on the ticket, with no salutations like Mr or Ms. Hyphenated or two-part surnames go in without spaces, so a surname shown as Singh Rajput is entered as Singhrajput. Name mismatch is the single most common Akasa check-in failure.
How does DigiYatra work with an Akasa flight?
DigiYatra supplements, not replaces, web check-in. Complete Akasa web check-in and get your boarding pass, link it to the DigiYatra app, then scan your face at the airport e-gate and security. A valid boarding pass is still required; the face scan only confirms identity.
Do I still need the counter on an international Akasa flight after web check-in?
Yes. On international sectors you must show your passport and visa at the bag-drop or document counter before security, even after web check-in. Passport and visa details are entered during web check-in, and the system blocks check-in if your passport is short on validity for the destination.