How can I Check in with Japan Airlines?

Japan Airlines provides convenient ways to check in such as online and at the airport. However, passengers need to check in before the departure time to avoid flight missing or other documentation during check-in. This blog by FlyoStudio will provide you with all the important information about Japan Airlines check-in policy and process.

How Do I Check In with Japan Airlines?

There are several ways for Japan Airlines check-in. You can check in through their mobile application, web check-in, and airport check-in. Below is the step-by-step guidance for all check-in ways:

Through JAL Website

Before you check in with Japan Airlines' official website, you must get ready with documents such as an e-ticket itinerary/receipt, Passport (of each check-in passenger), and e-mail address (of each check-in passenger, or the representative passenger). Then, follow below easy steps:

• First, visit the official website of JAL.
• Click on the “Check in” option.
• Now, you will see 5 sections for the check-in process
• Click on “Identification” and fill out the form for “Search for reservation” including reservation number, departure date, last name, first name, and flight number, and click on “Identification”.
• Now, check your flight summary and passenger’s details.
• Download your boarding pass and the check-in process is complete.

Through Airport Check in

You can check in at the airport at the self-service kiosks and airport counter. Different types of passengers can check in through airport kiosks and counters such as customers who are flying through codeshare flights must check in at the operating airline’s counter, customers who require assistance, customers who travel on fares that require documents to be showcased, passengers who wish to check-in using a ticket issued by another carrier.

How soon before a Japan Airlines Flight can I Check In?

For Japan Airlines flight check-in online, will require 24 hours to 1 hour before the flight's scheduled departure time (local time). If you want to check in at the airport, it is recommended to arrive at the airport at least two hours before flight departure time so that you have sufficient time to check in, check your baggage, pass security screening and immigration, and arrive on the boarding date.

Normally, the minimum check-in time with your baggage is 60 minutes before flight departure. Some airports may require a longer minimum time. For that, please contact their reservation center for comprehensive information. However, check-in times can vary considering codeshare flights operated by another carrier. For that, you need to check the corresponding airlines for correct check-in times.

What Do I Need to Check In for Japan Airlines?

If want Japan Airlines online check-in, you require documents such as an e-ticket itinerary/receipt, Passport (of each check-in passenger), and e-mail address (of each check-in passenger, or the representative passenger. In case you want to check in at the airport, you must consider below documentation:

For JMB Members

• JMB IC card or JAL CARD. (If JMB membership number has been registered to booking in advance)
• The printout of the 2D barcode (e-ticket itinerary/receipt)
• Ticket Number
• Mobile with JAL IC (NFC) function (Available on Japanese website only) (If JMB membership number has been registered to booking in advance).

For Non-JMB Members

• The printout of the 2D barcode (e-ticket itinerary/receipt)
• Ticket Number

For Conventional Kiosks

Before conventional kiosk check-in, you will require either of these documents such as a JMB card or JALCARD with JALIC function, or printout of the 2D barcode (e-ticket itinerary/receipt), or Ticket number.

New Kiosk

Before the new kiosk check-in, you will require the printout of a 2D barcode (e-ticket itinerary/receipt) or ticket number.

So, before you book your flight with Japan Airlines, you must know every policy that it introduced to provide you convenience throughout the process. For more such interesting information, stay tuned to FlyoStudio. Also, you can call us at +1-844-414-9223.