Vueling online check-in opens between 24 hours and 365 days before departure depending on your fare bundle, and closes 50-70 minutes before the flight. Passengers can check in via the Vueling app or website, and mobile boarding passes are widely accepted.
Check-In Timing
| Airline | Vueling (VY) |
|---|---|
| Check-In Opens | 24 hours before departure for Fly Light bundle; instantly (up to 365 days) for Fly, Fly Grande, or Fly Pro bundles; 7 days for Vueling Club members. |
| Check-In Closes | Up to 50 minutes before departure for Schengen flights, 70 minutes for non-Schengen flights, and up to 4 hours for specific airports. |
| Check-In URL | https://www.vueling.com/en/vueling-services/check-in-online |
| Mobile App | Vueling Airlines app (iOS, Android) |
| Mobile Boarding Pass | Yes |
| Airport Kiosk | Yes |
Step-by-Step Check-In Guide
1. Visit vueling.com or open the Vueling app. 2. Enter your booking code and origin airport. 3. Select passengers and fill out any required API details. 4. Choose your seat or accept a free random assignment. 5. Add any extras like luggage. 6. Download your boarding pass to your mobile device or print it.
Documents Needed
Booking code, valid National ID card or passport (depending on destination), and visa if required. API (Advance Passenger Information) is mandatory for UK and non-Schengen flights.
Seat Selection
Free random seat assignment is available at check-in. Passengers can pay to select specific seats (Space One, Space Plus, Space, Front/Rear) during booking or check-in. Fly Light bundle passengers can check in 15 days early if they purchase a seat.
International Check-In Rules
For flights to/from the UK or outside the Schengen area, passengers must fill out the Advance Passenger Information (API) document during check-in. Passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the departure date.
Group Check-In
Group bookings (up to 15 passengers on web, 9 on app) include random seat allocation free of charge, but seats are only allocated once the booking is paid in full. To guarantee sitting together, seats must be purchased. Passenger names must be provided at least 3 days before the flight.
Troubleshooting
1. 'Resident status not validated' - You must go to the airport desk in sufficient time to show documentation. 2. 'No random seats available' - Go to the check-in desk on the day of the flight to be allocated a free seat. 3. 'Cannot check in online' - Minors flying alone from Italy, passengers with pets, or those needing document verification must check in at the airport desk.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I check in online if I have a Fly Light bundle?
- Yes, online check-in opens 24 hours before departure for Fly Light, unless you purchase a seat, which opens it 15 days prior.
- What if I can't check in online?
- You can get your boarding pass free of charge at the airport check-in desk on the day of your flight.
- Do I need to print my boarding pass?
- No, you can use a mobile boarding pass via the Vueling app or Apple Wallet/Google Wallet.
- Are seats assigned together for groups?
- Random seats are assigned free of charge, but to guarantee sitting together, you must pay for seat selection.