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Virgin Atlantic (VS)

United Kingdom

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

Check-in & Boarding Timeline

Online Check-in

Opens24hbefore departure
Closes1h 10mbefore departure

Airport Check-in

Opens4hbefore departure
Closes1hbefore departure

Boarding

Opens1hbefore departure
Closes10mbefore departure
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Travel Tips

Recommendation

Proceed to your gate without delay after clearing security. Virgin Atlantic will not delay gate closure or departure for late passengers.

Recommendation

Select your seat online as early as possible during the check-in window for the best chance of securing your preferred seat.

Recommendation

If any segment of your journey is operated by a partner airline (such as Delta or Air France), always check and follow that partner airline’s check-in and boarding rules for those flights.

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