What is the process for checking in for an Aer Lingus flight?
Aer Lingus check-in offers the following options for passengers flying on an Aer Lingus flight:
- Web Check-in.
- Mobile Check-in.
- Fast Pass Check-in (Airport kiosks).
- Airport check-in.
How far in advance should I check in for my Aer Lingus flight?
The booking will be forfeited if a passenger does not meet check-in deadlines. Their booking can be changed up until their flight departs.
| Flight | Check-in Closes | Recommended |
| A long-haul route*(to/from North America) | 75 minutes | 3.5 hours |
| A short-haul route (departing and arriving within Europe) | 45 minutes | 2 hours |
| From London City Airport, it takes | 30 minutes | 2 hours |
The check-in period for Economy Class on all long-haul flights closes 75 minutes before departure and for Business Class 60 minutes before departure.
It is recommended that passengers traveling on flights operated by one of Aer Lingus’ partner airlines check in as advised by the airline operating the flight.
Aer Lingus Web check-in
Aer Lingus check-in information, including online check-in and check-in times! We are committed to providing you with comprehensive details about Aer Lingus’ web check-in feature, ensuring a convenient and efficient travel experience for you. To avoid long lines at the airport, Aer Lingus offers a dedicated online check-in section on its website that contains all the necessary information. We aim to make the process seamless and hassle-free with step-by-step instructions on logging into the online check-in portal, selecting seats, and printing your boarding pass. You can check in for your flight using Aer Lingus’ web check-in service from your home or office. Here’s how you do it.
- Get more information about Aer Lingus by visiting their official website.
- In the “Check-in” or “Manage Booking” section, enter your booking reference (also known as PNR or confirmation number) and last name.
- Check-in on the website includes verifying your personal information, selecting a seat, and providing any travel information that is required.
- Boarding passes are electronically issued after selecting seats, adding baggage, and receiving your boarding pass.
Aer Lingus mobile check-in
North American flights can be checked in using a mobile device 24 hours to 2 hours before departure, with flights from Barbados being checked in up to 6 hours before departure.
There is no mobile check-in option available for group bookings (7 or more guests) or flights booked through a travel agency or the Aer Lingus call center.
Passengers can use Mobile Check-in to:
- Make sure the details are correct for the airport you choose for the departure.
- You can select the number of ordinary bags and sports bags to check from the drop-down menus.
- Take a different seat.
- Please add your Frequent Flyer number.
Boarding pass on a mobile device
Aer Lingus app passengers can access their Mobile Boarding Pass under the “Boarding Passes” section. If they have trouble accessing the Mobile Boarding Pass, they can access Web Check-in and reprint it. A paper boarding pass can be obtained at a check-in desk if the passengers cannot access their boarding pass at the airport.
Check-in with FastPass
Through FastPass, passengers can check in quickly for any Aer Lingus flight departing from Dublin using touch screen technology.
- There are five languages available for check-in: English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German.
- Different ways can be used to identify your booking: a booking reference, a passport, a Gold Circle Club card, or a credit card.
- Check in the passengers you want.
- Check in the number of bags you have.
- You can change your assigned seat.
- You can add your frequent flyer number here.
- The boarding pass needs to be printed.
Ticket counter check-in steps for Aer Lingus Airlines
Onward check-in is available on selected Aer Lingus flights and with the following airlines: United Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, Air France, Finnair, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Iberia, and JetBlue.
Check-in is available for both outbound and return flights to most UK destinations on the same day for passengers with only hand baggage.
If you only have hand baggage, you can check in at:
- Desks designated for hand baggage.
- At the Ticket Desk, when collecting tickets.
- Service Desk for customers.
Follow these steps to check in at Shamrock Air’s ticket counter:
- Find the Aer Lingus Airlines ticket counter at the airport.
- The counter agent must see your Shamrock booking confirmation.
- Your booking was verified by the agent
- Confirm the check-in request
- • Your boarding pass will be issued by the agent.
Aer Lingus Airlines Boarding Pass
Passengers must show both their boarding pass and a government-issued photo identity card to the gate agent before boarding a Shamrock flight. The plane can then be boarded.
Aer Lingus recommends that all passengers arrive at the boarding gate at least 45 minutes before their flight departs. In the event of late arrivals, the passenger will not be accepted for travel on the flight.
The following times are for boarding:
- There is a 30-minute grace period before departure for flights from Ireland, the UK, and Europe (except Rome and Amsterdam).
- Rome and Amsterdam flights are scheduled to depart 40 minutes before departure.
- Flights from the US depart 45 minutes before departure.
Can you tell me what documents Aer Lingus requires for check-in?
For all passengers, the following documents are generally required for Aer Lingus check-in, regardless of their destination or citizenship:
- A valid passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates.
- A valid visa is required for your destination if one is required.
- It could be a confirmed onward flight ticket, a bus or train ticket, or a car rental reservation.
- Photo ID issued by the government: This could be a driver’s license, passport, or other government-issued ID with a photo on it.
- Aer Lingus account users can find their booking reference number in their confirmation email.