IBIberia (IB)
Spain
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Check-in & Boarding Timeline
Online Check-in
Airport Check-in
Boarding
Airport-Specific Exceptions
Madrid-Barajas (MAD) check-in/bag drop counters close 55 minutes for long-haul.
Barcelona (BCN) opens counters 4 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before for all flights.
London Heathrow (LHR) follows general Iberia deadlines for counter closure: 45–60 minutes before departure.
Travel Tips
Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before European flights, 2.5 hours for Madrid departures, and 4 hours before U.S./Latin American long-haul flights to allow sufficient time for all procedures.
Major airports like Madrid and Barcelona offer self-service check-in and baggage drop kiosks; use these to speed up your process.
Deliver checked baggage to the counter at least 45 minutes before flight time, or 60 minutes at some airports like Barcelona.
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