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Eurowings (EW)

Germany

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

Check-in & Boarding Timeline

Online Check-in

Opens72hbefore departure
Closes3hbefore departure

Airport Check-in

Opens2hbefore departure
Closes40mbefore departure

Boarding

Opens30mbefore departure
Closes15mbefore departure
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Airport-Specific Exceptions

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Airport Check-in
Domestic
Closes45m+5m
International
Closes1h 30m+30m

Standard German hub airports (Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich, Vienna) follow the maximum range of Eurowings' listed timelines, i.e., check-in counters may close at the later ends: 45 min domestic/European, up to 90 minutes international long-haul.

Travel Tips

Recommendation

Arrive at the airport minimum 90 minutes before short-haul and 2 hours before long-haul flights, even if checked in online.

Self Service
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Self-service kiosks are available from 2 hours before departure until 40 minutes prior for short-haul/medium-haul flights at eligible airports for faster processing if you missed online check-in.

Recommendation

Follow and respect your assigned boarding group as marked on your boarding pass for a smoother process. If you prefer boarding earlier, consider purchasing 'Priority Boarding' in advance.

Airline Information

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