Air India Express flight check-in
India
Quick answer
Air India Express online check-in opens 2 days before departure and closes 1 h before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 2 days before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 1 h before departure |
| Airport counters open | 3 h before departure |
| Airport counters close | 1 h before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.
How online check-in works
1
Open the airline website or app and enter your booking code and last name
Online check-in
Booking codeA1B2C3
Last nameSMITH
Continue
2
Pick a seat and confirm your travel details
Select your seat
Confirm
3
Download or print your boarding pass
Boarding pass
SMITH / JOHN14A
Online check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before domestic flights, 75 minutes before international flights. Check-in is available through:
- Visit airindiaexpress.com → 'Manage Booking' section, or
- Download the Air India Express mobile app
- Enter your booking reference and last name
- Select passengers and seats
- Review and confirm
- Download your mobile boarding pass or print at home
Online check-in is free on all fares. Practical tip: Complete online check-in at the 48-hour mark to secure preferred seats early and avoid airport queues.
Can I check in at the airport counter if I miss online check-in?
Yes. Airport check-in counters open 3 hours before domestic flights and 4 hours before international flights. However, you may face longer queues and cannot select seats online.
Is a mobile boarding pass accepted, or do I need to print?
Mobile boarding passes via the Air India Express app are fully accepted at gates and security. Printing is optional but recommended as a backup.
Air India Express punctuality
last 30 days88%on time (within 15 min)
16 minaverage delay when late
25flights tracked
Based on flights observed by this site over the period, not on official statistics. Updated daily.