Airport Check-In

Airport check-in

Find check-in counter operating hours and locations.

Worldwide check-in counters

For most international locations, the lobby opens no earlier than 3 hours before your flight takes off.

Learn more about our airport process to help prepare for your flight.

Select a specific country or region to learn more:

For help with any travel questions visit the Help Center.

Traveler pro tips

Here are a few tips to help you check-in for your flight:

  • Check in on the United app, then drop off your bags at bag drop shortcut.
  • Visit a kiosk to print your bag tags, or for a quicker experience prepay for your bag online and use bag drop shortcut.
  • If you're traveling with carry-on bags or have checked your bags, you can go directly to security.
  • Move through the airport faster with an expedited security program.
  • You can contact reservations for additional help.

Traveler pro tips

Here are a few tips to help you check-in for your flight:

  • Check in on the United app, then drop off your bags at bag drop shortcut.
  • Visit a kiosk to print your bag tags, or for a quicker experience prepay for your bag online and use bag drop shortcut.
  • If you're traveling with carry-on bags or have checked your bags, you can go directly to security.
  • Move through the airport faster with an expedited security program.
  • You can contact reservations for additional help.