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Check-in & Boarding Timeline
Online Check-in
Airport Check-in
Boarding
Airport-Specific Exceptions
At London Heathrow (LHR), counters generally open 3–4 hours before departure and close 40–60 minutes prior.
At Los Angeles International (LAX), counters open 3 hours before departure; no earlier baggage drop allowed.
At Tokyo Narita (NRT), counters open 3 hours before departure; early baggage check-in not allowed.
At Singapore Changi (SIN), check-in opens 48 hours before departure for all flights. This is earlier than most international airports.
At Singapore Changi, for flights to Mainland China and Hong Kong SAR, check-in opens only 3 hours before departure; early check-in not available.
Travel Tips
Check-in online or via mobile whenever possible and download your digital boarding pass before arriving at the airport.
Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before scheduled departure, especially for international flights or during busy travel periods.
Passengers with checked baggage should arrive at least 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. For those traveling with only cabin baggage, arrival at least 1.5 hours before departure is advised.
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