Check-in

Check-in tips

  • Check in on the airline's website or app! You immediately receive your digital boarding pass.
  • If your airline offers the service, use Self Bag Drop to check in your baggage!
  • Ask your Airline, if you can use Late Night Check-in the evening before your flight!
Use in advance 
the convenient online check-in
of your airline
Does your airline offer
check-in on the evening before?
Use it!

Use Self Bag Drop
to check in
your baggage!

 

Check-in times

  • The check-in counters open early in the morning at 3:30 am. Exception: Eurowings, Condor and Tuifly flights on buy weekends (see table).
  • The start of check-in depends on the airline, the departure time and the destination. Please check the time with your airline or tour operator.
  • Generally, the airlines open check-in three hours before departure at the earliest. 

  

Eurowings, Condor and Tuifly early check-in at weekends

For early flights up to 7:00 a.m., Eurowings and Condor open check-in on busy weekends at 3:00 a.m. (see table). The opening of the security checkpoints will be coordinated with the check-in times on these days. 

Eurowings, Condor and Tuifly
up to 12.10.2025 (Sat and Sun) Sat and Sun: Check-in from 3:00 a.m.
All other weekends and
Mondays to Fridays in general 		Check-in from 3:30 a.m.
Eurowings, Condor and Tuifly
Sat and Sun: Check-in from 3:00 a.m.
Eurowings, Condor and Tuifly
Check-in from 3:30 a.m.

Self bag drop

These airlines offer self bag drop at Düsseldorf Airport: Aegean Airlines, Air France, Austrian, Condor, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, Swiss. There are several self-service areas in the terminal. You will find the right area for your flight by our airline information and monitor displays in the check-in hall. 

Checking in your own luggage: it's that easy

Check in for your flight online!

So you already have your boarding pass ready when you arrive at the airport. 

Step 1: Print your baggage tag

Scan your boarding pass at the tag kiosk, print out the baggage tag and attach it to the suitcase. 

Step 2: Drop-off your baggage

Proceed to the drop-off area, place your baggage on the belt and follow the instructions on the screen.

Please check in bulky or extra baggage at the bulky baggage counter or airline counter.

Any questions about check-in?

In order to make the processes at the airport as smooth as possible, you should do the passenger check-in online. This is usually possible from 72 hours before departure. All you have to do at the airport is check in your luggage at the airline counter. The airlines also offer passenger check-in at the counter, but sometimes charge a service fee for this. Check with the airline about the options you have.

Some airlines offer late night check-in between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the evening before. Check with your airline if you can use this service.

Each passenger has to be present for Late Night Check-in due to official security regulations. This does not apply to families and married couples. In this case it is sufficient for one family member to check-in for the other passengers. You need the complete travel documents of all passengers, such as tickets and passports (where necessary with visas), as well as the baggage of all passengers.

Please notice:

  • Passengers are requested to remain in the terminal for approximately 15 minutes after check-in until their suitcases have completed the multi-stage baggage checks.
  • Depending on your airline, Late Night Check-in may be subject to charges. Please consult your travel agent or airline in advance. 
  • Check with your airline or tour operator how long before departure you should be at the airport on the day of travel.
You will find current flight information on large screens in the terminal. The check-in counters for your flight are also displayed here. You may also find the numbers of  the check-in counters on the page Departures.
Place the bag tag around the handle so that the printed area is on the outside and stick the ends of the label together.
Your receipt will be printed after the baggage drop-off. It is required in case of lost or damaged baggage. Keep the receipt with your travel documents.
Place your suitcase in the middle of the belt. The baggage tag has to face up. Also make sure that the suitcase is not placed on its wheels.
Setting up self-service stations involves construction work in the check-in areas. Since it has to be carried out at Düsseldorf Airport during ongoing operations, the changing process can only be realized step by step.
Hand luggage and checked baggage
What you shoud know
Bulky baggage
Learn more

Security control

Book a time slot

Mo
Tu
We
Th
Fr
Sa
Su