How long before I can check in with Qatar Airways?

To board the flight with Qatar Airways, a passenger must go through the check-in and receive the boarding pass. During check-in, a passenger can select or upgrade the seat and be able to add any services. The web check-in starts 48 hours before and closes 90 minutes before the flight's timing. However, for the flights to/from the US, the check-in time is 24 hours earlier than the flight time. However, when you check in through the airport, then the counter opens 3 to 2 hours prior, depending on whether you have an international or domestic flight, and closes one hour before the departure.

Possible mediums to complete the check-in with Qatar Airways:

Any passenger who wants to complete the check-in with the airline can use three possible mediums. You can go through the given instructions to get further instructions regarding them and complete the check-in through the suitable mode:

Web Check-in 

Web check-in is the most effective method, as you receive the boarding pass 48 hours early, and it can easily be done through the airline's website or mobile application. If you are flying without any luggage, then there is no need to print out the boarding pass, and you can copy it on your device. Below are the instructions to use the web check-in method:

• Navigate to the Qatar Airways website or the mobile application.
• Open "Check-in" from the main menu.
• Write down the "Booking Reference" and "Passenger's Last Name."
• Provide the required details, and you will have to choose from the available seats.
• You can also add any other services by following the steps on the screen.
• After that, you have to download the boarding pass on your device.

Kiosk Check-in

You can avoid standing in the long queues at the counter by completing the check-in through the Kiosk device at the airport. Write down the requested booking details on display, such as the ticket number and your surname. Fill out the required information, and it will print your boarding pass.

Airport Check-in

The last available option to complete the check-in is through the airline's counter at the airport. You need to share the requested ticket details with the executive and have to select a seat from the available options. The live person will quickly provide you with the boarding pass and also answer your questions. No passenger is allowed to check-in if there is less than 1 hour left for the flight.

Qatar Airways Check-in policy:

Read Qatar Airways' check-in policy to get better information about them. Following are mentioned a few points from the policy:

• The boarding pass will not get issued until you complete the check-in.
• The online check-in starts 24 hours early for flights to/from the US and 48 hours prior to the departure for the rest of the world.
• The airport check-in starts 3 hours early for an international flight and 2 hours early for domestic flights.
• The check-in is closed 30 minutes before the departure time.
• To complete the check-in with the airline, a passenger can try the online method, use a kiosk device or visit the check-in counter.
• After completing the check-in, the passenger will not be able to make changes to their ticket.
• If any passengers wants to add an extra luggage, then they have to cancel the check-in and restart the process with the bag.

What documents are required to check in with Qatar Airways?

There are some documents required when you check in with Qatar Airways through the airport. If you are unable to provide all of the documents, then the airline might not let you check-in. Following is a list of all the necessary documents:

• Visa (If you are flying internationally).
• A valid passport.
• Baggage tag.
• Relevant immigration document.