Airport Service/Check-In

Check-in is the service at the airport that enables you to have your seat assigned and baggage checked, and also to obtain a boarding pass for your flight.

Documents you need to bring Check-In Procedure and Boarding Time Information Check-In Information for Code-share Flights Check-In Counter Information

Documents you need to bring Passport Make sure to check the passport expiry date. Most countries require that the passport be valid for minimum six months from the date of entry to the country. Visa ( if required by the country you’re visiting) Ticket (e-ticket receipt for e-tickets) The credit card used in the online transaction if booking was made online. For information about each country’s travel documents, quarantine conditions and more, please refer to “Visa & Passports” on our website.

Check-In Procedure and Boarding Time Information Airport Arrival   Recommended Airport Arrival Time: 2 hours prior to scheduled flight departure Due to heightened security, for flights from/to North America, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport earlier and allow more than 2 hours for check-in time.   Check-In   Check-In Closing time: 40 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure Due to heightened security, for flights from/to North America and Europe, check-in counter will be closed 60 minutes prior to the scheduled flight departure. Check-In Closing time can vary according to each airline’s policy. In case of flying code-share flight, please consult the operating carriers for information.   Customs, Security Check and the Immigration   Customs: Declaration of any high-priced items and/or prohibited items Security Check: Inspection for any dangerous articles Immigration: Inspection of departure/entry qualifications   Boarding   Boarding starts 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, and will be closed 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.

Check-In Information for Code-share Flights What is a code-share flight?   To provide more flight options, Korean Air offers code-share flights with partner airlines on routes and schedules that are not served by Korean Air. By code-sharing, Korean Air is assigned a certain number of seats which will be served to Korean Air passengers. Korean Air handles reservations and ticketing for such code-share flights, however the actual flight service will be provided by the operating partner airline.       NOTE The check-in for code-share flights are provided by the operating carrier (partner airline).     Ex.) Use the Air France check-in counter   Use the Korean Air check-in counter       In the restrictions box on your ticket, the name of the operating carrier is stated.

Check-In Counter Information Select the city for information on the check-in counter and the hours of operation.