Air France Check-In Policy

You can check in online with Air France up to 30 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure. You can check in for Air France flights 1 hour before the scheduled departure time for international flights and 45 minutes before for domestic flights. You must also print your boarding pass after receiving it by email, SMS, or at the airport kiosk. Air France has a check-in policy that allows passengers to check in using the web, app, or at the airport.

Guidelines for Air France Check-In Policy

You can check in online with Air France up to 30 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure. You can check in for Air France flights 1 hour before the scheduled departure time for international flights and 45 minutes before for domestic flights. You must also print your boarding pass after receiving it by email, SMS, or at the airport kiosk. Air France has a check-in policy that allows passengers to check in using the web, app, or at the airport.

    • You can check in online with Air France up to 30 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure.

    • You can check in for Air France flights 1 hour before the scheduled departure time for international flights and 45 minutes before for domestic flights.

    • You must also print your boarding pass after receiving it by email, SMS, or at the airport kiosk.

    • Air France has a check-in policy that allows passengers to check in using the web, app, or at the airport.

    • Air France Check-In Time:
        • International: Before 1 Hour of Departure

        • Domestic: Before 45 Minutes of Departure

    • Get to the airport before the check-in time for your flight, which is 1 hour before for international flights and 40 minutes before for flights within France and Europe. This will help you avoid the rush at the last minute.

    • Even after you’ve checked in, you can still stop your Air France trip.

    • Air France’s limit to the board-
        • Please arrive at the boarding gate 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for flights between metropolitan France and Paris-Orly.

        • 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time for cities other than the current one.

    • If you’re an unaccompanied minor, make sure to check in at least 30 minutes before the flight’s check-in deadline.

Restrictions for Online Check-In

    • Children traveling alone.

    • Individuals who have disabilities.

    • If you are traveling with infants or babies, you will not be able to check in online.

    • People who are traveling in upgraded seats using Flying Blue miles.

    • If you are traveling from Sofia on a flight operated by Bulgaria.

Online Check-in:

    • Go to the official website of Air France:

    • Click on the “Check-In” option and provide the necessary information:
        • Ticket Number

        • Passenger last name

        • Flight Number

    • Select “Check in” from the menu.

    • You can choose between getting a boarding permit through email, phone, or at the airport after completing an online form.

Benefits of Online Check-In:

    • Make sure to check in for your return flight if your return booking is within 24 hours.

    • When making a group booking, up to 9 passengers can check in together.

    • To select your preferred seat on Air France, simply check out their seat map.

    • You can change your flight even after you’ve checked in.

Through Mobile App:

You can use the Air France mobile app to check in for your flight starting 30 hours before it is scheduled to depart. Passengers can also check in for their return flight if it is within 24 hours of their scheduled departure from the origin.

    • To get started, open the Air France mobile app on your device. Then, log in using your credentials.

    • Please provide the necessary information for the flight ticket.

    • You can use your phone to check in and download your boarding pass.

Kiosk Check-In:

You can use the airport kiosk to check in for your Air France flight on the same day of departure, as long as you do it before the check-in deadline. If you’re traveling alone or without any baggage, it’s a good idea to use the airport kiosk for check-in. You can take advantage of various services like:

    • Changing the schedule of the preceding flight.

    • Change or select your preferred seat.

    • Pay additional expenses to Air France.

    • Your cargo can be tagged on your own.

    • Check-in for your return flight if you are returning within 24 hours of your current flight.

At Airport:

    • To check in at the airport ticket counter, you just need to provide some documents. These include your ID proof, ticket, Flying Blue card, or flight reservation number.

    • Passengers who are traveling in Business class or La Premiere booking class have the option to check in at dedicated airport counters.

    • At the airport, there are priority check-in counters for passengers who are flying as Blue, Silver, Platinum, or Gold members.

FAQs

When Can I Check in for My Air France Flight?

You can easily check-in online with Air France up to 30 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.

What is the Check-in Time for International and Domestic Flights?

You can check in for overseas planes one hour before they are supposed to leave. For trips within the same country, you can check in 45 minutes before the flight is set to leave.

How Can I Obtain My Boarding Pass?

You must print your boarding pass after you have checked in. You can get it by email, text message, or at a shop in the airport.

What Are the Options for Checking in With Air France?

Passengers flying with Air France have three options for checking in: through the web, using the app, or at the airport.

What Should I Do if My Air France Flight is Delayed or Canceled?

Please contact customer service for help and submit a claim for compensation by reading the guidelines of air france flight delay policy.

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