Check-in

For passengers on the earliest morning departures, please note that Security in T1 is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, while Security in T2 opens from 04:00.

We advise passengers to arrive at their terminal 2 hours before departure time for short-haul flights, and 3 hours before long-haul flights.

If you are checking bags or travelling in a group you should allow more time.

Passengers should always check with their airline before their day of travel to get up to date advice on check-in & bag drop opening times. Please check our flight information screens in the terminals should there be any changes to your check-in area/check-in desk.

Preparation security screening

For Security please have your boarding pass ready, you do not need your passport at this stage, passports are checked at the departure gate at boarding.

Separate out your liquids, gels and pastes into one single, clear 1 litre plastic bag with each container no bigger than 100ml.

Self-service online check-in and bag drop

• A number of scheduled airlines offer self-service check-in kiosks and internet check-in technologies in order to facilitate their passengers with early check-in, seat selection and issue of boarding passes.  
• Airline employees should be on hand if you require any assistance with the self-service kiosks. 
• Passengers can check in their check-in luggage at the check in area – either with an airline customer bag drop desk, or at the self-service bag drop kiosks.
  

Tips on how to use your airline’s self-service kiosks and bag drop service:

• Remove all old tags & labels from your luggage.
  
• Place luggage on to the self-service kiosk.
  
• Tag your bag correctly with barcode facing upwards.
  
• Tie up all loose straps to prevent snagging.
  
• Luggage should be placed in the Bag Drop area with wheels facing upwards.
  
• Large size baggage must be brought to Oversize Baggage Area located in the departures hall in both terminals

Online check-in passenger information

• Online check-in passengers must proceed through security screening areas as normal.  
• Please allow plenty of time to proceed through security screening. 
• Please refer to the flight information screens located after security screening throughout the shopping and boarding areas.  
• These screens list flight departures for your destination, boarding time and gate number.