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Virgin Atlantic Online Check-In (2026)

Last updated: May 2026 · Source: Virgin Atlantic official website

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Quick Answer

Virgin Atlantic online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 70 minutes before. You can check in via their website or app, and self-service kiosks are available at the airport.

Check-In Window

Opens
24 hours before departure
Closes
70 minutes before departure for online check-in, 60 minutes before departure at airport desks

How to Check In Online — Step by Step

  1. 1Visit virginatlantic.com or open the Virgin Atlantic app.
  2. 2Enter your booking reference and last name.
  3. 3Add Advance Passenger Information (API) if required.
  4. 4View or change your seat and add baggage.
  5. 5Print or download your boarding pass to your smartphone.
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Check-In Methods

Online (Website)https://www.virginatlantic.com/PCCOciWeb/processFindPnr.action
Mobile App✓ Virgin Atlantic app (iOS, Android)
Mobile Boarding Pass✓ Accepted
Airport Kiosk✓ Available at most airports

Documents Required

Booking reference, passport, visas, health certificates, and API (Advance Passenger Information) including US contact tracing details if flying to the USA.

Seat Selection at Check-In

You can view and change your seat during online check-in. Standard seats can be selected for free at check-in, while Preferred or Extra Legroom seats may incur a fee.

International Flight Check-In

Advance Passenger Information (API) is required. For US flights, specific contact tracing information (address of stay) must be provided during check-in.

Group & Family Check-In

You can check in multiple passengers on the same booking reference at the same time. Families with children will be seated together where possible.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  1. 1'Cannot check in online' - May be due to missing API or visa information; check in at the airport.
  2. 2'US contact tracing error' - Ensure the address format matches the required fields exactly.
  3. 3'Inter-island flight check-in' - Online check-in is not available for some Caribbean inter-island flights; check in at the airport.

Pro Tips

1. Virgin Atlantic offers 'Twilight check-in' where you can drop bags the night before. 2. Upper Class passengers have a dedicated 'Upper Class Wing' at London Heathrow for a seamless check-in experience. 3. Strict US contact tracing address formats are enforced during online check-in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I check in online for inter-island Caribbean flights?▼
For flights between Barbados and St Vincent/Grenada, check-in opens 2 hours before departure. For flights from Grenada/St Vincent to Barbados, it opens 4 hours before.
What is Twilight check-in?▼
You can drop your bags off the evening before your flight at select airports to save time on the day of travel.
Can I use a self-service kiosk?▼
Yes, self-service kiosks are available at most airports for a quicker check-in process.

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