Check-in at the airport

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 PLL LOT flight operated by one of our partners (flight numbers LO 4000-5999), please contact the carrier operating your flight to obtain information about check-in opening and closing times.

Check-in and baggage drop-off closing times for scheduled flights

Ticket and baggage check-in 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

Attention! The check-in and baggage drop at Lisbon Airport (LIS) closes 45 minutes before departure.

We observe the above time limits to ensure timely departures. Remember that before the check-in is closed you must have your boarding card, even if you have already checked in online you must have your baggage checked.

Read the frequently asked questions about check-in in our Help Center!

Security check

Due to possible airport infrastructure problems at certain airports, please allow for longer waiting time at the security check.

Passengers with limited mobility who use mobility aids are asked to allow for longer time necessary to conduct a security check of the passenger and his/her equipment.

Due to extended security procedures, passengers traveling from Toronto (Canada) to India are kindly requested to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure.

What time should you arrive at the airport? Read our guide!

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We strongly recommend online check-in 36 hours before departure.

Online check-in

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).

If you are checking in using a LOT self check-in kiosk in Warsaw, you can easily check in your baggage there as well.

If you have already checked in and you have a printed boarding pass, place it on the scanner. Please make sure that the backlight of your mobile phone is on if you are using a mobile boarding pass.

Check the booking information that appears on the screen and press "Check in baggage" if the details are correct.

Answere the questions regarding the carriage of your baggage and specified the number of the baggage items. Please make sure that you carefully follow the instructions on the screen.

The self-adhesive baggage tag will be printed automatically. If you attempt to check in more baggage items than allowed under the applicable limit, no baggage tags will be printed and relevant excess baggage information will be displayed on the screen. You will be asked to contact the LOT counter to pay for excess baggage. Please check the baggage limits.

Attach the tag to your bag or suitcase (preferably to the handle). A receipt will be printed additionally for each baggage item checked in to confirm the check-in process. Please retain the receipt until you have collected your baggage at your destination airport.

Go to the LOT Bag Drop counter where you can verify the weight of your baggage and leave it with the airport staff.
If you are travelling with baggage that exceeds LOT limits or with special baggage, proceed to a check-in counter and check in your baggage there. If you have any problems or doubts, our personnel is always there to assist you. If you have already checked in your baggage and printed a baggage tag, but later decided not to check in your baggage, please make sure to report it to the personnel to have your travel details rectified.
Non-standard baggage, e.g. surfboards, pushchairs and large backpacks, must be checked in separately at a dedicated oversize baggage check-in counter. Airport staff will tell you whether your baggage qualifies as oversize baggage and where you should go to next. Check the rules of the carriage of sport equipment.