Check-in at the airport
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Airport check-in
Check-in and baggage drop-off for flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines (flight numbers LO001-3999*) is open at least:
- 2 hours before scheduled departure time at Polish airports (except Warsaw (WAW) - check-in at our hub airport is possible several hours in advance) and other airports from which medium-haul flights are operated (Europe, Middle East and North Africa);
- 3 hours before scheduled departure time for flights from the USA, Canada, and other long-haul flights.
Passengers must always take into account the check-in closing time for scheduled flights, and the possibility of longer waiting time for the security check.
*IF you have a ticket for a LOT Polish Airlines flight operated by one of our partners (flight numbers LO 4000-5999), please contact the operating carrier for information about check-in opening and closing times.
Check-in and baggage drop-off closing times for scheduled flights
| Destination | Check-in closing time |
|---|---|
| domestic flights (within Poland) | 30 minutes |
| short-haul flights to Schengen | 40 minutes |
| short-haul flights to non-Schengen | 50 minutes |
| flights from the Middle East | 60 minutes |
| long-haul flights | 70 minutes |
The check-in and baggage drop at Lisbon Airport (LIS) close 45 minutes before departure.
We adhere to the above time limits to ensure punctual departures. Remember, you must have your boarding pass before the check-in closes. If you have baggage to check, please do so before the check-in closes.
Additional information about airport check-in
Due to potential disruptions in airport infrastructure at some airports, please be aware that there may be longer waiting times for security checks. When should you arrive at the airport? Read our guide.
Note! Due to extended security procedures, we kindly ask passengers flying from Toronto (Canada) to India to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before their flight.
Passengers with limited mobility using assistive devices are advised to allow extra time for security checks, both for themselves and their equipment. Read more about special assistance.
Starting your journey at one of the following airports? Online check-in is available only on the local airport website. Select a city and check in: Dubrovnik (opens in a new tab), Podgorica (opens in a new tab), Skopje (opens in a new tab), Split (opens in a new tab), Tirana (opens in a new tab), Zadar (opens in a new tab).
Are you traveling from Almaty (ALA), Astana (TSE), Baku (GYD), Beirut (BEY), Yerevan (EVN), Cairo (CAI), Marrakesh (RAK), Tashkent (TAS), or Tel Aviv (TLV)? Select your seat during online check-in, then proceed to the airport check-in counter so we can verify your documents. You will receive your boarding pass with a QR code there.
Baggage self check-in at self-service LOT kiosks in Warsaw Chopin Airport
If you are travelling with our airline from Warsaw Chopin Airport, you will easily check in your baggage at one of the many LOT self check-in kiosks.
Operation of a LOT self check-in kiosk is easy, and the process is very comfortable and passenger-friendly. To check-in your baggage, just enter your data or scan your boarding pass, print a self-adhesive baggage tag, attach the tag to your baggage and leave it at the LOT Bag Drop counter.
Baggage self check-in is available only on direct flights (no transfers).
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