Lufthansa
German airline Lufthansa allows its passengers to check in online. This form of check-in is not mandatory and is one of several options offered by the carrier.
Online check-in with Lufthansa opens 30 hours before departure. The closing time for online check-in depends on the destination. Important information regarding check-in closing times at specific airports can be found on Lufthansa’s website.
How to check in online for a Lufthansa flight? Step-by-step instructions
- Go to the Lufthansa check-in page.
- Enter the required information:
- Booking number or ticket number
- First and last name
- Follow the instructions to receive your boarding passes.
📌 Important! Remember that the same process must be repeated for your return flight!
Once you receive your boarding pass, you can print it or save it to your mobile device. You can also use the Lufthansa app, iOS Wallet, or Google Pay to manage your boarding pass.
I purchased online check-in with eSky. What’s next?
If you’ve purchased the online check-in service, all you need to do is provide us with your details. We’ll request them in a separate email (subject: “Provide us with the information necessary for check-in”). The email will contain a button with a link to a secure form, through which you can quickly and easily send us your details. You’ll receive your boarding pass no later than 8 hours before departure.
What information is required for online check-in?
Lufthansa requires some specific details in order to generate boarding passes and assign seats. These include:
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Type of document (ID card or passport)
- Document number and series
- Country where the document was issued
- Issue and expiry date of the document
- Visa, if required in the destination country (e.g., United States)
The document provided during online check-in must be brought to the airport and shown during boarding.
Can I check in online on all routes?
Lufthansa online check-in is not available for departures from:
| Country | Airport |
|---|---|
| Bosnia | Sarajevo (SJJ) |
| Croatia | Rijeka (RJK) |
| Montenegro | Tivat (TIV) |
Lufthansa online check-in is available for:
- Lufthansa flights worldwide
- Austrian Airlines flights between Germany and Austria
- LOT Polish Airlines flights departing from Frankfurt and Munich
- Croatia Airlines flights departing from Germany
- SAS flights departing from Frankfurt and Munich