Online Check-In

Skip the lines and check-in online 48 hours before your flight departure. Select your seat and get your boarding pass instantly. For an even smoother experience, download the Air Arabia mobile app for flight notifications and updates.

Frequently asked questions

  • Why didn’t I receive my boarding pass after completing online check-in?

    This may happen due to additional verification requirements or airport regulations that do not permit digital boarding passes. Please visit our check-in counter at the airport to collect your printed boarding pass.

  •  My airport is not listed for online check-in

    Skip the lines and check-in online 48 hours before your flight departure. Select your seat and get your boarding pass instantly. For an even smoother experience, download the Air Arabia mobile app for flight notifications and updates.

    Your airport may not yet be enabled for online check-in within our network, or for new destinations, we may still be completing the required procedures to offer online check-in.
     
    If your departure airport is not listed, please proceed directly to the airport to complete your check-in.
     
  • I already booked a seat. Will I get the same seat during online check-in?

    Skip the lines and check-in online 48 hours before your flight departure. Select your seat and get your boarding pass instantly. For an even smoother experience, download the Air Arabia mobile app for flight notifications and updates.

    Yes, the seat you pre-booked online will be reserved for you during check-in. However, in rare cases, operational requirements or changes to the aircraft may require adjustments. If this occurs, we will do our best to assign you the same seat or one as close as possible to your original selection.
  • The seat I want is not available to select

    Skip the lines and check-in online 48 hours before your flight departure. Select your seat and get your boarding pass instantly. For an even smoother experience, download the Air Arabia mobile app for flight notifications and updates.

    If the seat you want is not available, it may either be a premium seat that requires pre-purchase or a seat that has already been selected by another passenger. Please choose from the available options, or consider upgrading to a premium seat for a wider selection.

  • When can I check-in at the airport?

    Skip the lines and check-in online 48 hours before your flight departure. Select your seat and get your boarding pass instantly. For an even smoother experience, download the Air Arabia mobile app for flight notifications and updates.

    If you prefer to check in at the airport, our check-in counters open 3 hours before your flight's departure. For economy class passengers, check-in closes 1 hour before departure, while for business class passengers, it closes 45 minutes prior. We recommend arriving early to ensure a smooth check-in process.

  • Can I use city check-in?

    Yes, you can! Avoid the airport rush by using our city check-in services available in Sharjah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah. At our dedicated city terminal counters, you can check in your luggage, select your seat, and collect your boarding pass up to 36 hours before your flight.

    Find City Check-In Locations 

  • Can I check-in from home?

    Yes, home check-in service is available for flights departing from Abu Dhabi. Our agents will visit your home, hotel, or office to complete your check-in, collect your luggage, and issue your boarding pass. 

    Find out more.

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