China Airlines Online Check-In (2026)
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: China Airlines official website
Quick Answer
China Airlines online check-in opens 48 hours before departure (24 hours for US flights) and closes 60 minutes before. You can check in via their website or mobile app to get a mobile boarding pass, or use airport kiosks.
Check-In Window
How to Check In Online — Step by Step
- 1Visit china-airlines.com or open the China Airlines app.
- 2Enter your reservation number or e-ticket number and Dynasty Card number.
- 3Select the passengers you wish to check in.
- 4Choose or confirm your seat assignment.
- 5Enter your passport and travel document information.
- 6Receive your mobile boarding pass or print it out.
Check-In Methods
| Online (Website) | https://calec.china-airlines.com/eCheckin/eCheckin_home.aspx?country=us&locale=en |
| Mobile App | ✓ China Airlines App (iOS, Android) |
| Mobile Boarding Pass | ✓ Accepted |
| Airport Kiosk | ✓ Available at most airports |
Documents Required
Reservation number or e-ticket number, passport, and any required visas or travel documents for your destination. Chinese passport holders transferring via Taiwan to a third country need a Valid Taiwan Travel Permit for Mainland Residents.
Seat Selection at Check-In
Seat selection is available during online check-in. If you change to another chargeable seat on the same flight, you must pay the new seat selection fee first and then apply for a refund for the original seat selection fee.
International Flight Check-In
Passports and relevant travel documents are required. Chinese passport holders flying from Mainland China and transferring via Taiwan to a third country must have a Valid Taiwan Travel Permit for Mainland Residents. Flights to the US are subject to local government regulations and open for check-in 24 hours before departure.
Group & Family Check-In
Online check-in is available for up to 9 passengers in a single booking record. However, it is not available for official group bookings.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- 1'Online check-in not available' - May be a code-share flight operated by another airline, a group booking, or an itinerary not used in sequence.
- 2'Unable to get mobile boarding pass' - You may not be eligible for self-print/mobile boarding passes and must pick it up at the counter at least 1 hour before departure.
- 3'Need special assistance' - Online check-in cannot process special requests like wheelchairs; contact reservations first.
Pro Tips
China Airlines offers an 'Auto Check-in' feature that you can apply for between 360 days and 48 hours before departure. Also, if you change to a different chargeable seat during check-in, you must pay for the new seat first and manually request a refund for the original one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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