Korean Airlines Check-in and Boarding Pass
IATA : KE
ICAO : KAL
CallSign : KOREANAIR
Founded : 1 March 1969
Key people : Walter Cho (Chairman & CEO)
Country : South Korea
Office Address : Korean Air Operations Center, 1370 Gonghang-Dong, Seoul South Korea 157712
City : 1370 Gonghang-Dong
State : Seoul,
Check-in arrival time at airport:
| Domestic: | 60 minutes before scheduled departure |
|---|---|
| International: | 90 minutes before scheduled departure |
Minimum required check-in time with baggage:
| Domestic: | 30 minutes before scheduled departure |
|---|---|
| International: | 60 minutes before scheduled departure |
Check-in Policy
- Online check-in (Web check-in)
- Ticket counter check-in at the Airport
- Kiosk Check-in
The following travel paperwork must be organized before arriving at the Korean Air Airport:
- A valid passport or government-issued identification
- E-ticket number
- The name and details of your Korean Air flight
Online Web Check-in to Get a Boarding Pass
Korean Air offers online web check-in for most flights, making it easy and convenient for passengers to check in before arriving at the airport. Here are the steps to complete online web check-in with Korean Air:
- Go to Korean Air's website and click the "Check-In" tab.
- Enter your booking reference or e-ticket number, last name, and departure city.
- Please select the passengers you wish to check-in in and confirm their personal and contact information.
- Choose your seat assignment and meal preference, if applicable.
- Confirm your flight details and check the box to agree to the terms and conditions.
- Print your boarding pass or save it to your mobile device.
- If you have checked your baggage, proceed to the baggage drop-off counter at the airport to drop off your luggage.
Airport Check-In to Get a Boarding Pass
Here are the steps to complete offline check-in at the airport with Korean Air:
- Arrive at the airport with enough time before your flight, keeping in mind the check-in times for your specific flight and departure airport.
- Proceed to the Korean Air check-in counter, marked and staffed by Korean Air employees.
- Provide your passport or other identification documents and your booking reference or e-ticket number.
- Confirm your flight details, seat assignment, and other preferences or requests.
- Check any baggage you may have at the baggage drop-off counter, which will be located near the check-in counter.
- Collect your boarding pass and any other relevant travel documents, such as visas or boarding passes for connecting flights.
- Proceed to security and immigration, if applicable, and then to your gate for boarding.
kiosk check-in to Get a Boarding Pass
Here are the steps to complete kiosk check-in with Korean Air
- Locate a Korean Air kiosk check-in machine, which will be marked in the airport terminal.
- Select the language you prefer for check-in, which will be displayed on the screen.
- Enter your booking reference or e-ticket number, last name, and departure city.
- Confirm the passengers you wish to check in and enter any necessary personal and contact information.
- Choose your seat assignment and meal preference, if applicable.
- Confirm your flight details and check the box to agree to the terms and conditions.
- Print your boarding pass or save it to your mobile device.
- If you have checked your baggage, proceed to the baggage drop-off counter at the airport to drop off your luggage.
Korean Air Boarding Pass FAQ's
You need to check-in before the boarding gates are closed. The boarding gates close before 10 mins and 5 mins for international and domestic flights respectively. If you do not reach by then, your check-in will be canceled.
For online check-in, you can either use your ticket number or booking reference number along with your departure date and name.
Korean Airlines offers various check-in options, including online, mobile, and airport check-in. Online and mobile check-in are available starting 48 hours before the flight departure time, while airport check-in is available from 2 hours to 1 hour before departure.
You can get your Korean Airlines boarding pass through various methods, such as printing it at home or at a self-service kiosk, receiving it via email or mobile app, or picking it up at the airport check-in counter.
