Korean Airline Check-in Policy

Depending on the type of flight and the airport of departure, Korean Air has a different check-in procedure. Check-in opens one hour before departure and closes 20 minutes before takeoff for domestic flights inside South Korea. Check-in for international flights begins three hours before departure and ends an hour before takeoff. Check-in ends one hour and thirty minutes before takeoff for flights to the US.

For the majority of its flights, Korean Air also provides mobile and online check-in options. Online check-in is available 48 hours to one hour prior to departure, and mobile check-in is also possible within this time frame by using the Korean Air mobile app.

Online Web Check-in

Korean Air offers online web check-in for most flights, making it easy and convenient for passengers to check in before arriving at the airport. Here are the steps to complete online web check-in with Korean Air:

1. Go to Korean Air's website and click on the "Check-In" tab.

2. Enter your booking reference or e-ticket number, as well as your last name and departure city.

3. Select the passengers you wish to check in, and confirm their personal and contact information.

4. Choose your seat assignment and meal preference, if applicable.

5. Confirm your flight details and check the box to agree to the terms and conditions.

6. Print your boarding pass or save it to your mobile device.

7. If you have checked baggage, proceed to the baggage drop-off counter at the airport to drop off your luggage.

It's important to note that online web check-in is available between 48 hours and 1 hour before the flight, and that some flights may not be eligible for online check-in. It's also recommended to check the baggage allowance for your specific flight before you travel, as excess baggage fees can be expensive.

Offline Check-in at Airport

Here are the steps to complete offline check-in at the airport with Korean Air:

1. Arrive at the airport with enough time before your flight, keeping in mind the check-in times for your specific flight and departure airport.

2. Proceed to the Korean Air check-in counter, which will be clearly marked and staffed by Korean Air employees.

3. Provide your passport or other identification documents, as well as your booking reference or e-ticket number.

4. Confirm your flight details, seat assignment, and any other preferences or requests.

5. Check any baggage you may have at the baggage drop-off counter, which will be located near the check-in counter.

6. Collect your boarding pass and any other relevant travel documents, such as visas or boarding passes for connecting flights.

7. Proceed to security and immigration, if applicable, and then to your gate for boarding.

It's important to note that check-in times vary depending on the type of flight and departure airport, so it's recommended to arrive with plenty of time to complete the check-in process, clear security and immigration, and board your flight. Additionally, it's important to check the baggage allowance for your specific flight before you travel, as excess baggage fees can be expensive.

Reaching a little early at the airport would give the advantage of priority check-in and would save your extra time at ques. 

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Check-in Time	Online Check-in	Airport Check-in
Start (prior to departure)	48 – 24 hours	Differs from airport to airport
End (prior to departure)	40 minutes	40 – 60 minutes
Medium (Source for check-in)	Official website or mobile app	Airport counter

kiosk check in steps

Here are the steps to complete kiosk check-in with Korean Air:

1. Locate a Korean Air kiosk check-in machine, which will be located in the airport terminal and clearly marked.

2. Select the language you prefer to use for check-in, which will be displayed on the screen.

3. Enter your booking reference or e-ticket number, as well as your last name and departure city.

4. Confirm the passengers you wish to check in, and enter any necessary personal and contact information.

5. Choose your seat assignment and meal preference, if applicable.

6. Confirm your flight details and check the box to agree to the terms and conditions.

7. Print your boarding pass or save it to your mobile device.

8. If you have checked baggage, proceed to the baggage drop-off counter at the airport to drop off your luggage.

It's important to note that kiosk check-in is available between 48 hours and 1 hour before the flight, and that some flights may not be eligible for kiosk check-in. It's also recommended to check the baggage allowance for your specific flight before you travel, as excess baggage fees can be expensive.