Prague Airport: How to easily and quickly check in for a flight
The third part of the advice and tips of Prague Airport continues with the topic of fast and smooth check-in. A pleasant holiday can start at the airport and the smooth check-in has a big impact on that. First and foremost, it is important to arrive at the airport two and a half hours before departure on European flights – even in the case of online check-in, and three hours or more in the case of long-haul flights or travel with oversized luggage. This is mainly due to unexpected situations on the way to the airport.
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How does such check-in before the holiday actually take place?
Prague Airport has two terminals, which are dedicated to public passenger air transport. Terminal 1 is intended for departures to countries outside the Schengen area, flights within Schengen are operated from Terminal 2. As soon as passengers arrive at the departure hall, they will find out on the information board the numbers of the counters at which their flight is handled. They are already leaving with the necessary documents in hand. For them, check-in staff will check in on the basis of the travel document and entry documents to the destination and issue a boarding pass. At the same time, they check the luggage to see if it has the correct weight, dimensions and number of seats with regard to the type of ticket. After check-in, they continue immediately, in the case of Terminal 1 for passport control and then to the gate where the security check takes place. In Terminal 2, passengers first go through a security check, which is centralized here, and then move to the appropriate departure waiting rooms. Along the way, there can be a number of unpredictable situations, such as creating queues, especially at peak times or interrupting check-in. Passengers should keep in mind that some gates close as early as 40 minutes before departure.
Check-in online
If the airline allows online check-in, this is the easiest and fastest option. Just visit the carrier’s website or download the mobile app. You can choose a seat, check in or order a special meal online. Finally, the application will generate a boarding pass, which you must have with you when boarding the plane, printed or stored in your mobile phone. If you only travel with cabin baggage, you no longer have to go through the classic check-in counter at the airport. Online check-in is very simple, convenient and saves you a lot of time, which you can then use to relax before the trip or to shop for the latest necessities. Even so, it is necessary to arrive at the airport well in advance to be in time for the security check. Be at the airport 2.5 hours before departure, in the case of long-haul flights 3 hours or more.
Self-service baggage handling
Smartwings, CSA, KLM and Air France passengers can now use the self-service check-in of their luggage at Terminal 2, counters 284-295. To use the services, it is necessary to have a boarding pass from the online check-in or self-service kiosk.
A little luxury with the Private Check-In Service
The Private Check-In Service can be ordered by anyone traveling from Terminal 2 of Václav Havel Prague Airport, no later than 24 hours before their departure. The service offers private passenger check-in, including in-flight baggage, as well as access to the exclusive FastTrack Lounge with all-inclusive refreshments and private security. The service is provided for all departures from 5:00 to 21:00 and is best booked on the Prague Airport website.
IT IS GOOD TO HAVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT STATE OF THE FLIGHT
Prague Airport has an overview of current arrivals and departures on its website. Just enter the watch function for the given flight and fill in the e-mail or mobile phone number. You then receive regular updates that relate to your flight, such as when your plane landed, when the gate opens, etc. The airport application, which is free to download, also works on a similar principle.
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author: Press Release