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Aer Lingus Online Check-In (2026)

Last updated: April 2026 · Source: Aer Lingus official website

Quick Answer

Aer Lingus online check-in opens 48 hours before European flights and 24 hours before transatlantic flights, closing 60-95 minutes before departure. You can check in via the Aer Lingus app or website using your 6-character booking reference.

Check-In Window

Opens
48 hours before departure for flights within Europe (15 days for Plus/Advantage/AerSpace fares or Saver with purchased seat); 24 hours before departure for transatlantic flights
Closes
60 minutes before departure for most European flights; 1 hour 35 minutes before departure for transatlantic flights

How to Check In Online — Step by Step

  1. 1Visit aerlingus.com or open the Aer Lingus app.
  2. 2Enter your 6-character booking reference and family name.
  3. 3Manage your bags and select or confirm your seats.
  4. 4Add any Advance Passenger Information (API) if required.
  5. 5Save your boarding pass to your device, Apple Wallet, or print it as a PDF.
  6. 6If you have checked bags, use a self-service Express Bag Drop Kiosk or check-in desk at the airport.
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Check-In Methods

Online (Website)https://www.aerlingus.com/prepare/check-in-options/online/
Mobile App✓ Aer Lingus app (iOS, Android)
Mobile Boarding Pass✓ Accepted
Airport Kiosk✓ Available at most airports

Documents Required

Booking reference (6-character PNR), valid passport or Irish Passport Card for international travel, and ESTA/Visa for US-bound flights.

Seat Selection at Check-In

Seat selection is available. Saver fare customers are randomly allocated a seat for free during digital check-in and cannot change it later. Standard seats start from €4.99, Extra Legroom from €19.99, and Preferred from €18.99 for European flights. Transatlantic seats range from €44.99 to €74.99.

International Flight Check-In

Advance Passenger Information (API) must be provided at check-in using the travel document you will present at the airport. For transatlantic flights, passport details are mandatory.

Group & Family Check-In

Groups of 7 to 25 people can be booked online. However, app check-in is not available for group bookings of 7 or more customers; they must use the website or check in at the airport.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  1. 1'Online check in is not available' - Usually means you need to check in at the airport desk for document verification.
  2. 2'App won't allow online check in' - The app does not support check-in for group bookings (7+ people); use the website instead.
  3. 3'Check in only available for children' - A known glitch; try checking in at the airport.

Pro Tips

1. App check-in is not available for flights departing from Donegal and Faro airports as they do not accept mobile boarding passes. 2. Saver fare customers are randomly allocated a seat at check-in and cannot change it, even if they are willing to pay. 3. For flights between 05:55 and 08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:30 and 19:30.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Aer Lingus app to check in for a group?
No, app check-in is not available for group bookings of 7 or more customers; you must use the website.
Can I change my randomly allocated seat on a Saver fare?
No, once randomly allocated during digital check-in, Saver fare customers cannot change their seat, even for a fee.
Do all airports accept mobile boarding passes?
No, Donegal and Faro airports do not currently accept mobile boarding passes.

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