Checking in
Where to check in
There are two check-in areas at Glasgow Airport, both on the ground floor of the terminal. Desks 1 to 39 are in the main terminal building while desks 40 to 64 are adjacent to the terminal in T2 check-in.
Check-in for all Aer Lingus, Canadian Affair, Thomas Cook and Virgin flights is in T2. Please check flight display monitors in the terminal for all other flights.
How early to arrive
Please check your ticket or contact your airline for advice on checking in times. However, as a general guide:
- Long-haul flights: check in three hours prior to scheduled departure.
- European flights: check in two hours before scheduled departure.
- UK and Ireland flights: check in one hour prior to scheduled departure.
After check-in you can proceed through security control (on the first floor) to the departure lounge. Keep an eye on the information screens listing flight departures, boarding times and gate numbers. Boarding usually begins around 45 minutes before departure.
Self-service check-in
Self-service check-in is available to some passengers departing from Glasgow and can be a great way to save time on your journey through the airport. Simply check in using the self-service kiosk, then take your baggage to the bag drop location.
Self-service kiosks are located near the check-in desks for eligible passengers flying with
- bmibaby/bmi British Midland*
- British Airways
- Flybe
This service is not available to all passengers and destinations, so please check with your airline to see if you are eligible.
* Please note that if you are travelling on a standard or bmibaby tiny fare, you must use self check-in.
Online check-in
Some passengers flying with British Airways, bmi and KLM Cityhopper (including passengers holding an e-ticket from Continental Airlines) can check in online for flights departing Glasgow Airport.
Please check with your airline to see if this service is available for your journey, and please pay attention to the times given for dropping bags, collecting boarding cards and arriving at the gate.
