EGYPTAIR offers a few convenient ways to check in for your flight: online check-in, mobile check-in, or checking in at the airport. Each method comes with different timing rules, and it's important to follow them so you don’t miss your flight.
For online check-in, EGYPTAIR allows passengers to check in starting 48 hours before departure, which is quite early compared to many other airlines. This service closes 90 minutes before the flight leaves. You can visit the EGYPTAIR website or use their mobile app to complete your check-in. You’ll need your booking reference number and your last name. Once you check in, you can choose your seat, confirm your travel details, and receive your boarding pass. You can either print the boarding pass or save it to your phone or email. Online check-in is available for both domestic and international flights, although there may be some routes or airports where it is not supported, so it’s always a good idea to double-check ahead of time.
If you have bags to check in, you still need to go to the airport to drop them off at the baggage counter. Even if you check in online, EGYPTAIR recommends that passengers arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before an international flight and at least 2 hours before a domestic flight. This gives you enough time to complete security checks, drop your bags, and get to the boarding gate without rushing.
For those who prefer airport check-in, the counters generally open 3 to 4 hours before departure and close 60 minutes before international flights. For domestic flights within Egypt, the counters may close 30 to 45 minutes before takeoff, depending on the airport. It’s very important to reach the check-in counter well before the deadline, because if you’re late, you may not be allowed to board, and you could miss your flight entirely.
In summary, you can check in for an EGYPTAIR flight as early as 48 hours in advance online, and you should try to get to the airport at least 2 to 3 hours before departure to allow enough time for all procedures.