Check-in times
In the table below you will find the check-in times for departures from all our destinations. Check-in times may vary if your flight is being serviced by a partner airline; please check the corresponding websites for correct check-in times. You will find the executing airline on your booking confirmation.
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Europe
| Departure from | Recommended check-in time before departure | Check-in closing time before scheduled departure* |
Europe | 2 hours | 30 minutes |
| Exceptions: | ||
Amsterdam | 60 minutes for non-Europe flights | |
Cork | 2,5 hours | 45 minutes |
Dublin | 2,5 hours | 45 minutes |
London Heathrow | 2 hours | 40 minutes with hold baggage (30 minutes with hand baggage) |
Caribbean & Antilles
| Departure from | Recommended check-in time before departure | Check-in closing time before scheduled departure* |
Caribbean & Antilles | 2 hours | 60minutes |
| Exceptions: | ||
Curacao | 3 hours | 75 minutes |
Middle East
| Departure from | Recommended check-in time before departure | Check-in closing time before scheduled departure* |
Middle East | 2 hours | 60minutes |
| Exceptions: | ||
Tel Aviv | 3 hours | |
Damascus | 3 hours | |
Amman | 3 hours | |
Teheran | 3 hours | |
Beirut | 3 hours | |
Abu Dhabi | 3 hours | |
Dammam | 3 hours | |
Dubai | 3 hours |
Asia
| Departure from | Recommended check-in time before departure | Check-in closing time before scheduled departure* |
Asia | 2 hours | 60minutes |
| Exceptions: | ||
Almaty | 3 hours | |
Bangkok | 3 hours | |
Beijing | 3 hours | |
Delhi | 4 hours | |
Jakarta | 3 hours | |
Hong Kong | 3 hours | |
Kuala Lumpur | 3 hours | |
Mumbai | 4 hours |
South America
| Departure from | Recommended check-in time before departure | Check-in closing time before scheduled departure* |
South America | 2 hours | 60minutes |
| Exceptions: | ||
Sao Paulo | 3 hours | |
Guayaquil | 3 hours | |
Lima | 3 hours | |
Mexico City | 4,5 hours | |
Paramaribo | 4 hours | 120 minutes before departure |
Africa
| Departure from | Recommended check-in time before departure | Check-in closing time before scheduled departure* |
Africa | 2 hours | 60 minutes |
| Exceptions: | ||
Abuja | 2 hours 35 minutes | 90 minutes |
Accra | 3 hours | 90 minutes |
Dar es Salaam | 3 hours | 90 minutes |
Kano | 3 hours | |
Lagos | 4 hours | 90 minutes |
* Check-in closing time is the final moment that you may check-in.
Please take into consideration that there may be lines at the check-in counters, kiosks and immigration- & security checkpoints. In accordance with our Transportation Policy, KLM cannot be held accountable if you are not at your gate on time. Read our Transportation Policy here.
Please take into consideration that there may be lines at the check-in counters, kiosks and immigration- & security checkpoints. In accordance with our Transportation Policy, KLM cannot be held accountable if you are not at your gate on time. Read our Transportation Policy here.
