How long for check in?

macko01 · Nov 27th, 2007, 01:46

This might seem a strange question but this has been a real issue in the UK with the higher levels of security checks. How long should I allow to check in for domestic flights? For example I have a flight leaving Amritsar to Delhi at 07.55, what time do I need to get to the airport?

Many thanks

Duncan (coming to India for the 1st time Feb 08)

indah · Nov 27th, 2007, 03:42

I'm also interested in finding this out. Would 2 hours be long enough/too long?

daxaj · Nov 27th, 2007, 03:45

I'm coming to Kerala in January and would be interested in know about check in times for internal flights. We'll be coming from Mumbai to Cochin.

Dilliwala · Nov 27th, 2007, 04:00

Check-in deadlines in general are -
Domestic flights: 30 minutes
International flights: 1 hour

A good rule of thumb is to double the deadline time. That will allow u time for unexpected delays (traffic, etc), a somewhat better choice of seat/s if not pre-assigned, and time to change money if needed (not possible after immigration/customs at some intl airports).

daxaj · Nov 27th, 2007, 04:35

Many thanks for your prompt reply. Information on domestic check in time is really useful.

Cheers
Daxa

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 27th, 2007, 10:46

Check your ticket...the check in time is mentioned on them...

In Domestic sector some airlines have a 30 minutes deadline and some 40 minutes deadline...etc..if you are used to city and understand the traffic then you should atleast keep an hour and if you are not used to the city and 90 minutes or more..

Btw..Checkin starts 2 hours before departure...it might be different for some airlines...

Nick-H · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:09

I've got 75 minutes for the Chennai --> Hyderabad flight I'm taking soon.

Must be quite a lot of variety in this!

shashank.aggarwal · Nov 27th, 2007, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

I've got 75 minutes for the Chennai --> Hyderabad flight I'm taking soon.

Is it mentioned on ticket ? and is it the closing time or starting time ?

Which Airline ?

Dilliwala · Nov 27th, 2007, 17:39

Airlines like to lie, becos many people prefer to come late rather than early to the airport. So if u have even 50 pax showing up at closing time, that's a major headache for airlines, espesh for intl flights.
There is the concept of a legally-enforceable deadline for airports, based on each airport's general logistics. Beyond this deadline, airlines can deny boarding without compensation to late-comers. This varies from airport to airport, but not from airline to airline based on whims and fancies. There can be a few exceptions though, e.g. El Al generally has earlier deadlines world-wide due to extra security procedures, as do flights into and out of a few trouble-spots.
In general, the deadlines for Indian airports are the ones I mentioned. Cud be different for Guwahati and Srinagar, where extra security checks are in place.

Just in case u are all wondering, they tend to keep these airport deadlines quiet so that they can screw with the pax's peace of mind at will.

Nov 27th, 2007, 01:46	#1
macko01 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: York, UK Posts: 11	How long for check in? This might seem a strange question but this has been a real issue in the UK with the higher levels of security checks. How long should I allow to check in for domestic flights? For example I have a flight leaving Amritsar to Delhi at 07.55, what time do I need to get to the airport? Many thanks Duncan (coming to India for the 1st time Feb 08)

Nov 27th, 2007, 03:45	#3
daxaj Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 11	How long for check in? I'm coming to Kerala in January and would be interested in know about check in times for internal flights. We'll be coming from Mumbai to Cochin.

Nov 27th, 2007, 10:46	#6
shashank.aggarwal Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,933	Check your ticket...the check in time is mentioned on them... In Domestic sector some airlines have a 30 minutes deadline and some 40 minutes deadline...etc..if you are used to city and understand the traffic then you should atleast keep an hour and if you are not used to the city and 90 minutes or more.. Btw..Checkin starts 2 hours before departure...it might be different for some airlines... __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Nov 27th, 2007, 11:09	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,432	I've got 75 minutes for the Chennai --> Hyderabad flight I'm taking soon. Must be quite a lot of variety in this! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Nov 27th, 2007, 17:39	#9
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 4,071	Airlines like to lie, becos many people prefer to come late rather than early to the airport. So if u have even 50 pax showing up at closing time, that's a major headache for airlines, espesh for intl flights. There is the concept of a legally-enforceable deadline for airports, based on each airport's general logistics. Beyond this deadline, airlines can deny boarding without compensation to late-comers. This varies from airport to airport, but not from airline to airline based on whims and fancies. There can be a few exceptions though, e.g. El Al generally has earlier deadlines world-wide due to extra security procedures, as do flights into and out of a few trouble-spots. In general, the deadlines for Indian airports are the ones I mentioned. Cud be different for Guwahati and Srinagar, where extra security checks are in place. Just in case u are all wondering, they tend to keep these airport deadlines quiet so that they can screw with the pax's peace of mind at will. Last edited by Dilliwala : Nov 27th, 2007 at 22:01. Reason: typos

Nov 27th, 2007, 03:42	#2
indah Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 23	I'm also interested in finding this out. Would 2 hours be long enough/too long?

Nov 27th, 2007, 04:00	#4
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: 28N 077E / दिल्ली Posts: 4,071	Check-in deadlines in general are - Domestic flights: 30 minutes International flights: 1 hour A good rule of thumb is to double the deadline time. That will allow u time for unexpected delays (traffic, etc), a somewhat better choice of seat/s if not pre-assigned, and time to change money if needed (not possible after immigration/customs at some intl airports).

Nov 27th, 2007, 04:35	#5
daxaj Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 11	Many thanks for your prompt reply. Information on domestic check in time is really useful. Cheers Daxa

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