Lufthansa Check-in

Whether you’re using your mobile device or prefer the good old airport check-in option, this website has you covered. View all the Lufthansa check-in options along with the check-in starting and closing times.

Check-in Options

What are my check-in options at Lufthansa?

Passengers flying on Lufthansa can choose from several check-in options that are offered by the airline:

1. Automated check-in
2. Online/web check-in 
3. Mobile app check-in 
4. Late-night check-in
5. Kiosk check-in 
6. Airport check-in 

Check-in Deadlines at Lufthansa 

1. Lufthansa Automated Check-in (Starting and Closing Time)

The automated check-in service checks you in automatically. Your boarding pass is sent by text or email directly to your mobile phone—from about 23 hours before your flight’s departure. 

1. If you have a Lufthansa iD profile or are a Miles & More customer, the automated check-in is already enabled for you:
   1. On flights in the Schengen area
   2. For flights booked up to 24 hours before departure (in which case your boarding pass will be sent to you 23 hours before your flight’s departure via email or by text to the mobile number you have entered in your profile.
2. All self-services will also be available to you—such as: 
   1. Changing your seat 
   2. Home-printed bag tags
   3. Canceling your check-in 
   4. Adding eJournals
   5. Adding frequent flyer card
   6. Adding travel companions
3. The automated check-in option can be disabled through your customer profile whenever you wish. 
4. You cannot use automated check-in for flights that do not operate completely in the Schengen Area.

2. Lufthansa Online Check-in Time
   1. Online check-in starts 23 hours before departure.
   2. Check-in and bag drop-off deadlines vary by airport—typically 3 hours to 1 hour prior to departure. To know your check-in deadline, visit this page, enter your flight details, and click on Display check-in information: https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/check-in-deadlines

Remember

1. Before the check-in deadline, you must: 
   1. Obtain your boarding pass—even if you have already checked-in online, through your mobile, or automatically. 
   2. Check in your baggage.
2. Online check-ins are not available for flights departing from: 

• Albania
• Cyprus 
• Bosnia
• Croatia
• Bulgaria
• Montenegro

3. Lufthansa Mobile App Check–in Time
   1. Mobile app check-in starts 23 hours before departure.
   2. Check-in and bag drop-off deadlines vary by airport—typically 3 hours to 1 hour prior to departure. To know your check-in deadline, visit this page, enter your flight details, and click on Display check-in information: https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/check-in-deadlines

Remember

1. Before the check-in deadline, you must: 
   1. Obtain your boarding pass—even if you have already checked-in online, through your mobile, or automatically. 
   2. Check in your baggage.
2. Mobile check-in is not available for flights departing from: 

• Albania
• Cyprus 
• Bosnia
• Croatia
• Bulgaria
• Montenegro

4. Lufthansa Late-Night Check-in Time

Late-night check-in (available at several airports) opens the evening before your flight—and no earlier than 23 hours before your flight’s departure. This option enables you to: 

• Check in your baggage at a bag drop-off or check-in counter
• Choose your seat
• Collect your boarding pass 

You can then proceed directly to your flight the next day.

Remember

Late-night check-in is not available for: 

• Economy Class passengers (who should check in online or via the mobile app).
• Flights departing from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Passengers travelling with pets.

5. Lufthansa Kiosk Check-in Time

The check-in kiosks (available at most airports) allow you to check in from as early as 23 hours to 1 hour before your flight’s departure. To know your check-in deadline, visit https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/check-in-deadlines, enter your flight details, and click on Display check-in information.

6. Lufthansa Airport Check-in Time
   1. Airport check-in time typically starts 2–3 hours before departure. 
   2. Check-in and bag drop-off deadlines vary by airport—typically 3 hours to 1 hour prior to departure. To know your check-in deadline, visit this page, enter your flight details, and click on Display check-in information: https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/check-in-deadlines

Lufthansa Online Check-in 

A screenshot showing the online check in tab at Lufthansa

Here’s how you can do a web check-in:

1. Go to Lufthansa.com 
2. Click on Check-in (lower part of your screen)
   (To log in from your Lufthansa iD or Miles & More account, click on the link that says ‘Log in for check-in’, and follow the on-screen prompts to check in)
3. Enter your:

1. First name 
2. Last name 
3. Your booking code or ticket number 

4. Hit the Check-in button 
5. Follow the prompts to check in

You can also click on the link that says Further check-in options to check in with your:

1. Booking reference or ticket number 
2. Frequent Flyer card
3. Tour operator trip without booking code

When you’re checking in, you will also be able to:

• Select a seat for yourself 
• Print your boarding pass 
• Have your boarding pass sent to your mobile phone, home, or office  
• Add your frequent flyer number

Passengers Not Eligible for Online Check-in

Passengers with the following types of reservations are not eligible for online check-in—and must check in physically at the airport ticket counter:

• Unaccompanied minors
• Passengers traveling on age-qualifying fares 
• Passengers requiring special assistance 
• Passengers departing from: 

• Albania
• Cyprus 
• Bosnia
• Croatia
• Bulgaria
• Montenegro

Mobile App Check-in

You can check in with Lufthansa’s mobile app by logging in, entering your flight details, and confirming your check-in. Once you check in, you will receive your electronic boarding pass.

Lufthansa’s mobile app not only lets you check in for your flight and download your boarding pass, but also : 

• Book flights 
• Make changes to your flight 
• Cancel your flight
• Check/share your flight status 
• Make/cancel car reservations
• Access your Rapid Rewards account
• View weather and travel alerts
• Access useful airport information
• Use express check out 

Passengers Not Eligible for Mobile Check-in

Passengers with the following types of reservations are not eligible for mobile check-in—and must check in physically at the airport ticket counter:

• Unaccompanied minors
• Passengers traveling on age-qualifying fares 
• Passengers requiring special assistance 
• Passengers departing from: 

• Albania
• Cyprus 
• Bosnia
• Croatia
• Bulgaria
• Montenegro

Lufthansa Automated Check-in 

Lufthansa’s automated check-in service checks you in automatically, and sends your boarding pass by text or email directly to your mobile phone—from about 23 hours before your flight’s departure.

If you have a Lufthansa iD profile or are a Miles & More customer, the automated check-in is already enabled for you:

1. On flights in the Schengen area
2. For flights booked up to 24 hours before departure (in which case your boarding pass will be sent to you 23 hours before your flight’s departure via email or by text to the mobile number you have entered in your profile.

With automated check-in, all self-services are available to you—such as: 

1. Changing your seat 
2. Home-printed bag tags
3. Canceling your check-in 
4. Adding eJournals
5. Adding frequent flyer card
6. Adding travel companions

Remember

• You can disable the automated check-in through your customer profile whenever you wish. 
• You cannot use automated check-in for flights that do not operate completely in the Schengen Area.

Lufthansa Late-Night Check-in 

Late-night check-in (available at several airports) opens the evening before your flight—but no earlier than 23 hours before your flight’s departure. Late-night check-ins allow you to: 

• Choose your seat
• Collect your boarding pass 
• Check your baggage at a bag drop-off or check-in counter

You can then proceed directly to your flight the next day.

Remember

Late-night check-in is not available for: 

• Economy Class passengers (who should check in online or via the mobile app).
• Flights departing from the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Passengers travelling with pets.

Lufthansa Self-Service Kiosk Check-in at the Airport

To check in at an airport self-service bag kiosk: 

• You must possess your boarding pass (issued on your smartphone, online, or at a check-in machine) 
• You must have your valid travel documents 

Note. If you’re traveling with excess or special baggage, you will need to contact a staff member at a bag drop-off counter.

Availability of Self-Service Kiosks 

The self-service kiosk check-in facility is available at the following airports:

In Germany	Outside Germany
Stuttgart	Billund, Denmark
Berlin	Dublin, Ireland
Munich	London, UK
Hamburg	Oslo, Norway
Frankfurt	Stockholm, Sweden

Passengers Not Eligible for Self-Service Kiosk Check-in

Passengers with the following types of reservations are not eligible for self-service check-in—and will need to check in at the airport ticket counter:

• Passengers traveling with paper tickets 
• Passengers who need special assistance 
• Minor children travelling alone 
• Passengers flying with a pet
• People who have purchased an age-qualifying fare 

Lufthansa Airport Check-in
Airport check-ins typically start 2–3 hours prior to departure. Check-in and bag drop-off deadlines vary by airport. To know the exact airport check-in time and deadline:

• Enter your flight details
• Click on Display check-in information

Lufthansa Boarding Process

Lufthansa’s boarding process on continental routes follows the sequence below. 

Boarding Priority	Includes
Pre-boarding	Passengers travelling with babies and small children below 5 years, unaccompanied minors, and reduced mobility passengers
Group 1	HON Circle Members, Senators, Star Alliance Gold Card members
Group 2	Business Class and Economy Flex passengers
Group 3	Window-seat Economy Class passengers with companions
Group 4	Middle-seat Economy Class passengers with companions
Group 5	Aisle-seat Economy Class passengers
NotePassengers checking in together will be allotted the same boarding group and can board together.

Lufthansa Quick Boarding Gates

Lufthansa’s Quick Boarding Turnstiles 

You can use Lufthansa’s Quick Boarding turnstiles at select gates in Munich, Frankfurt, and several other airports across the world. These gates allow you to board your aircraft faster and more conveniently.

How Quick Boarding Works

To avail of quick boarding: 

• Place your boarding pass on the scanner, keeping the barcode face down. 
• You will let through after a short verification process. 

If any last-minute changes have been made, such as a change of seat, etc., the machine will print out of a new coupon with the updated information. 

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Frequently Asked Questions on Lufthansa Check-in

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