EgyptAir Online Check-In Guide (2026)
EgyptAir online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 90 minutes before departure. You can check in via their website or mobile app, but some airports require you to verify documents or print a physical boarding pass at the counter.
Check-In Timing
| Airline | EgyptAir (MS) |
|---|---|
| Check-In Opens | 48 hours before departure |
| Check-In Closes | 90 minutes before departure for online check-in; airport counters close 60 minutes before international and 30 minutes before domestic flights |
| Check-In URL | https://digital.egyptair.com/ssci/identification |
| Mobile App | EGYPTAIR Mobile App (iOS, Android, Huawei AppGallery) |
| Mobile Boarding Pass | Yes |
| Airport Kiosk | Yes |
Step-by-Step Check-In Guide
1. Visit egyptair.com or use the EGYPTAIR mobile app. 2. Enter your booking reference (6 alphanumeric characters) and last name. 3. Provide required APIS passport information. 4. Select your preferred seat (fees may apply depending on fare and seat type). 5. Receive your electronic boarding pass via email or SMS. 6. Drop any checked bags at the dedicated EGYPTAIR Baggage drop counters at least one hour before departure.
Documents Needed
Booking reference (6-character PNR), valid passport (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel date), visa if required, and APIS information (passport number, country of issue, citizenship, date of birth, sex, expiry date).
Seat Selection
Seat selection is free for Fully Flex Fare, Business Class, and Platinum members. For international Economy, standard seats cost $10-$20, while exit row seats cost $35-$79 depending on the route and aircraft type. Starting 48 hours before departure, seats are randomly assigned during auto check-in, and changing an assigned seat may incur a fee.
International Check-In Rules
Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) data is mandatory for many international destinations. You must provide passport details, nationality, and contact information during online check-in. Failure to provide this may result in denied boarding.
Group Check-In
Group check-in is available for reservations of 10 or more passengers, but passports must be verified. At the airport, there are dedicated Group Check-in counters (e.g., LH counters 440-444 at some locations).
Troubleshooting
1. 'Unable to print boarding pass' - Some airports (like JFK, IAD, YYZ) prohibit self-printed tags/passes; you must visit the counter. 2. 'Booking not found' - Ensure you are using the correct 6-character PNR and last name. 3. 'Check-in unavailable' - Online check-in is not supported from certain airports like Erbil or Baghdad, or for codeshare flights operated by other airlines.