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British Airways (BA)

United Kingdom

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Everything you need to know about flying with British Airways. Check-in deadlines, boarding times, and expert tips to make your British Airways flight smooth and stress-free.

Check-in & Boarding Timeline

Online Check-in

Opens24hbefore departure
Closes1hbefore departure

Airport Check-in

Opens2hbefore departure
Closes45mbefore departure

Boarding

Opens45mbefore departure
Closes20mbefore departure
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Airport-Specific Exceptions

LCY
Airport Check-in
Domestic
Closes30m−15m
International
Closes30m−30m
Boarding
Domestic
Closes15m−5m
International
Closes15m−5m

London City Airport enforces earlier deadlines, with 30 min check-in/bag drop close and boarding gates closing 15 min before departure.

JFKEWR
Airport Check-in
Opens3h
Closes1h
Boarding
Closes30m+10m

At JFK and Newark (EWR), passengers must be at the gate at least 30 min before departure. Check-in opens 3 hours prior to departure at EWR or 05:00 at JFK. Timelines mentioned are the same for both airports and all BA passengers.

Travel Tips

Bag Drop
LGW

At London Gatwick, for flights before 13:00, overnight bag drop is available 18:00–21:00 the night prior.

Terminal Specific
LHR

At Heathrow T3 and T5, a passport/visa check occurs before security for intercontinental flights, even if checked in online.

Bag Drop
LHRLGWLCYEDI

Overnight bag drop is offered at Heathrow, Gatwick, London City, and Edinburgh for early morning flights.

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