Check-in made easy.
The path to your plane starts at the airline's check-in counter.
Your baggage may be subjected to a security search in front of the check-in counter. Tell the aviation security officer at the X-ray machine which of your baggage items you will check-in as hold baggage. To avoid unnecessary delays inspected baggage must not be opened any more. If you open a baggage item after it has been inspected, this item needs to undergo another inspection. Any hand luggage that you wish to take onto the aircraft will be inspected at a later point in time.
You need your ticket, your passport (in some cases, an ID card is sufficient), and a visa if required for your destination. Your baggage is weighed, tagged and automatically conveyed to your plane. You can of course keep your carry-on luggage with you. You receive your boarding card, which tells you which gate to go to and your reserved seat. What else is important? Make sure to check in on time! Your airline or travel agent will tell you how far in advance you need to be at the check-in counter.
Tip for early departures:
If you have to catch a very early flight, some airlines let you conveniently check in the evening before. This will leave you enough time to drink a cup of coffee in the morning. Check-in the evening before
Tip for those arriving by train:
If you arrive at the long-distance train station, you can take advantage of another convenient way of checking in: at the Check-in T desk on the way from the station to Terminal 1.
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Tip on immigration requirements:
To find out if there are any special documentary or health requirements for entering your country of destination, you can check our travel and country information. Or contact your airline or travel agent.
