Air travelers setting off on the road for the first time in their lives are wondering how to fly an airplane, what the rules and nuances are. Although this is not difficult at all, in order to feel more confident, it is better to stock up on the necessary knowledge and advice on the eve of the flight.

Step-by-step instructions, right up to the end of the journey, have several strictly sequential stages:

• check-in;
• baggage check-in;
• security screening;
• passport control;
• waiting for boarding;
• boarding the aircraft;
• flight;
• passport control at the destination airport;
• baggage claim and exit.

Important! The stages are completed in full only when performing international flights. On domestic flights the procedure has been simplified. In particular, there is no border control of passports.

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To describe how to board a plane step by step, you need to start with registration. So, if a passenger can say to himself: “This is my first time flying on an airplane,” then he already knows that he must arrive at the airport. At the same time, in major cities there may be several airports and terminals. The name of the airport and terminal number are indicated on the ticket, which must be carefully studied.

Having reached the airport, you need to find an electronic board in its hall, which contains information about flights departing in the near future. Usually the scoreboard is placed near the entrance in a visible place. The English version of the name is “Departures”. To get your bearings, you need to look for your flight number in the list, then down the line its current status.

Important! You cannot navigate by the destination airport and departure time. Different flights may depart to the same city, and times sometimes change.

State	Meaning	Passenger actions
Check-in, Check-in open, Open	Registration in progress.	You can go to the registration desks, the numbers of which are indicated right there. Usually there are several of them.
Delayed	The flight is delayed. The expected departure times are also indicated here. But these are not opening hours for registration; it will start earlier.	If the delayed flight time is not listed, you must go to the airline counter to find out more information.
Canceled	Flight cancellation.	Contact the airline representative; they may offer to fly on a different flight.
Empty column	Registration is not yet open due to early passenger arrival.	Wait at the airport until check-in opens.
Boarding	The flight has begun boarding.	Registration is completed. The passenger can contact airline representatives. Some airports have counters for late arrivals. But there is no guarantee that you will still be able to get on the plane.

There are three options for registration:

• at the registration desk;
• in the terminal for self-registration;
• via the Internet from home.

Airport check-in

At the indicated check-in counters, the passenger presents his ticket with his passport. Sometimes, when flying internationally, they check for a visa from the destination country; they may be asked to show a return ticket and even the bank card used for payment. travel document. Procedure for check-in and boarding the plane with electronic ticket no different. The only difference is that at the registration desk you only need to show your passport without presenting a ticket.

After this, the passenger will be given a boarding pass containing important information:

• boarding gate number (Gate);
• a seat in the aircraft cabin;
• boarding start hours.

Important! The start time of registration procedures at the airport is 3 hours before departure, the end time is 40 minutes before the departure of the plane.

Transit passengers are issued a boarding document for their connecting flight.

The second way to check in at the airport is at the self-check-in machine. It is necessary to find the terminal of the airline with which the air traveler is flying. It looks like terminals for paying mobile phone bills and other services, only the device will have the airline logo. There you step by step enter your last name, ticket code, you may need to scan your passport, then you are asked to select a seat. A boarding pass will be automatically printed with the same information as issued at the check-in counters.

Through the Internet

Online registration is available even at mobile phone. It opens at different times for different air carriers. At least one day before the plane departs, and for some companies - 1 month. On the airline’s website, you need to find the “Check-in” button or tab and step by step enter the ticket code, personal data, and select the seat you like. The process ends with a printed boarding pass.

You can also print your boarding pass at the airport's electronic terminals or ask at the check-in counter.

Important! Any method of electronic check-in is not suitable for travelers flying with animals accompanying disabled people. According to the rules of individual air carriers, it is impossible to check in at the terminals with children under two years of age.

Baggage check-in and hand luggage

Baggage is left at the check-in counters regardless of the check-in method. For passengers who have already checked in online, there are special baggage drop-off counters - “Drop off”, where suitcases are accepted according to an expedited procedure. With the usual check-in method, luggage is accepted at the counters at the same time. The suitcases will be weighed and provided with a special tag. A baggage receipt is also issued to the passenger. It is often stuck on the boarding pass. You can use it to identify your suitcase. The luggage will then be sent to be loaded onto the aircraft via a conveyor belt.

Baggage allowance must be clarified when purchasing a ticket. Hand luggage is also weighed, tagged and returned to the passenger. As a rule, its weight should not exceed 5-8 kg.

What you need to do to avoid problems when checking in your luggage:

1. Weigh the suitcase and if its weight exceeds the norm, transfer individual items to hand luggage without violating the baggage rules.
2. Study in advance the rules for transporting fragile and oversized cargo, which must be securely packaged. In this case, you may need to independently take oversized luggage to another counter - “Oversized baggage desk”.

Security screening

At Russian airports, passport control is usually carried out first, followed by security screening. At many foreign airports it’s the other way around: security is inspected first.

Pre-flight inspection is a thorough check by airport employees of the passenger’s personal belongings - what is on him and in hand luggage. Outer clothing, often shoes, belts, watches must be removed and placed on a conveyor belt, which will transport them through the scanning machine. The passenger himself is directed to pass through the metal detector frame.

1. Take plastic containers, put bags, clothes and other things there, and place them on a conveyor belt.
2. Check to see if you have any liquids in containers exceeding 100 milliliters in volume, piercing or cutting objects, etc. All this is packed into baggage checked in at the check-in counters. Baby food and vital medications are carried in as exceptions.
3. A passenger with a pacemaker alerts the security officer. He will be searched in person by an employee of the same gender without going through a metal detector.

Important! During security screening, the passenger must be as serious as possible. Remember that jokes about bombs, weapons, etc. may be perceived as a reason to remove him from the flight.

International flights

The main difference between pre-flight inspection on international flights is customs control. If the passenger does not carry items that are subject to customs declaration, he goes through the “green corridor”.

If there is cash currency (or rubles) in an amount equivalent to 10 thousand US dollars, value, etc., according to the transportation rules, a declaration is filled out in the “red corridor” of customs.

Important! You must fill out the declaration before checking in for your flight.

Passport control

Border control of passports is carried out during international flights. It is usually designated "Passport control". Here you need to show the border guard a passport with a boarding pass. He will check the document against the database to see if the air traveler has any obstacles to leaving the country. Then he will put a stamp there indicating the place and date of crossing the border.

Departure area

In the departure waiting area there are cafes, restaurants, and Duty Free shops, but first you need to:

1. Find your gate. His number is changed sometimes. This is announced over the loudspeaker and duplicated on information stands.
2. Remember the location of your Gate and then walk around the pre-flight area, remembering to return strictly to the time specified in the boarding document (Boarding time).

Landing

When boarding the plane begins, the flight number and the name of the destination airport appear on the board at the desired Gate. The passenger must make sure that this is his flight and show his passport with boarding pass at the gate. The larger side of the coupon will be torn off, the other must be saved until you arrive at your final destination and receive your suitcases.

There are two ways to get on the plane:

• they are taken by bus to the liner, where they go up the ladder;
• pass through a telescopic “sleeve” directly into the aircraft.

Important! If delivery to the plane is carried out by bus, it is advantageous not to rush, but to go at the end. The platform bus will be waiting for all passengers. When boarding through the “sleeve”, it is better to go first and calmly find your seat.

On board the aircraft, flight attendants will show where the passenger's seat is located. Personal items are stored on the luggage rack above the seat. If there is no space on the luggage rack above your seat, you can use other shelves.

Now that check-in and boarding are complete, it's time to enjoy your air travel.

Flight

While on board the aircraft, you must follow the general rules and instructions received on the plane:

• fasten seat belts when required;
• do not get up from your seats during takeoff and landing, or when entering turbulence zones;
• no smoking, etc.

Depending on the level of service, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and drinks will be offered. If it is a low-cost airline, then for an additional fee. On board there are newspapers, magazines, sometimes monitors with video entertainment, blankets, and sets for children.

Important! During takeoff and landing, your ears may become blocked. Lollipops or chewing gum will help relieve discomfort.

Passing security upon arrival

After completing the flight, if it was an international flight, there are three types of procedures for obtaining permission to cross the border:

• visa on arrival;
• filling out an immigration card;
• passport control.

Visa on arrival

At the airports of those countries where a similar procedure is provided for Russians, you must go directly from the plane to the “Visa on arrival” counters. Then - the usual passport control.

Filling out the immigration card

For states that require a completed immigration card from each foreigner, a form is most often issued on board the aircraft at the end of the flight. Filled out on English language indicating the purpose of the visit to the country, the time of stay, the address of the hotel or apartment, the number of the arriving flight, etc. Forms can also be obtained after leaving the plane, at special counters next to passport control.

Passport control

In a number of countries, the passenger goes straight to Passport control. Here you must present a foreign passport with a boarding pass and a visa (obtained in advance or upon arrival), and an immigration card (if required). An airport employee checks documents and marks the border crossing in the passport. Sometimes, in accordance with the rules for entering the country, you will be asked to present return tickets, health insurance and so on.

Important! Foreigners should queue at the Foreign Passports or All Passports counters.

Receipt of baggage

Following the “Baggage” or “Luggage” signs, the passenger goes to the baggage conveyors. The information board at large airports will indicate the arriving flight number and baggage conveyor number. If there is any doubt about the identity of the suitcase, the numbers of the luggage tag and the one issued to the passenger upon check-in are checked.

Oversized luggage is issued at separate counters.

Important! If a passenger has items that are subject to customs declaration, he passes through the “red corridor” of customs. The rest go through the green one.

Transfer at a transit airport

Flights can be operated with connections using one ticket. A passenger who has received a boarding pass for the next flight at the airport of departure follows the signs to the Transfer area.

1. There is no need to collect your luggage upon arrival at the intermediate airport; it will be reloaded onto another airliner.
2. If the first plane is late, you need to go to the counter where transfer passengers are processed. There you will be asked to take the next flight.
3. For Schengen countries, passport control is only required if the intermediate and final destinations are in Schengen countries.
4. If a boarding pass has not been issued at the departure airport, it will be obtained at transit zone intermediate airport. You just need to go to the counter for transfer passengers with ticket and passport.
5. You need to wait for your flight in the transit area, which is also the departure area, with cafes, restaurants and shops.

Important! When making transfers at airports in some countries (for example, the USA), a transit visa is required, and passengers are forced to collect luggage.

When two separate tickets for a connecting flight are purchased, different rules apply:

1. Only one flight can be checked in at the departure point.
2. Upon arrival at the intermediate airport, you must go through passport control and pick up your luggage. Then the registration and boarding procedure is repeated in full with the second ticket. Sometimes you will need to move to a nearby terminal or even to a different airport.
3. If you are late for the next flight, the ticket is lost.

For a passenger flying on an airplane for the first time, it is better, if possible, to choose a flight without transfers or with a connection on one ticket.

After completing the check-in procedure and other formalities before departure, you go directly to the departure area or waiting room, where you will wait for the boarding announcement. Even if there is enough time left before departure, you won’t be bored there - in the departure area there are cozy cafes and duty free shops for shopping lovers. To avoid unforeseen situations and not to be late for departure, it is worth knowing what time boarding begins. As a rule, boarding of the plane is announced after the completion of the passenger check-in procedure for the flight. Having arrived in advance at the waiting room where the “gate” or gates are located, the first thing you have to do is find your gate, so that you don’t have to look for it at the last minute and, God forbid, get lost. Once the required gate has been found, you need to check the flight number on the sign at the gate with the number indicated on the boarding pass. The data must match.

Important! Gate numbers sometimes change for unknown reasons, so it is important to arrive at the boarding gate no later than half an hour before departure and constantly monitor the announcements and information on the board.

Boarding pass

Without a document such as a boarding pass, you will not be allowed to board. It is issued to each passenger after completing the registration procedure. If check-in is successfully completed through terminals or the Internet, you can print your boarding pass yourself. You can do this in the following ways:

• at the registration desk at the station;
• through the self-check-in terminal;
• via an online service.

In unforeseen situations, when your boarding pass is forgotten at home, or for unknown reasons it becomes damaged (it gets wet, torn, wrinkled), you always have the opportunity to print out a new one. This document contains important information for passengers:

• flight number (denoted as Flight);
• number and location of the seat in the aircraft cabin (Seat);
• Boarding time & Gate closes, sometimes only one thing is indicated, for example, the start time of boarding;
• Gate number for passengers to board.

You should always keep your boarding pass handy along with your passport, as sometimes your identity documents may be double-checked before your flight.

Features of boarding passengers on an airplane

The boarding pass must indicate the start time of passengers boarding. This information will be announced over the airport's public address system several times, but it is better to arrive five to ten minutes earlier than the time indicated on the ticket so as not to be late. Upon arrival at the gate or “gate” leading passengers to board, it is important to double-check your flight number and gate number to make sure you are on the right track. When exiting, you will be required to present your boarding pass, and in certain cases, your passport (usually your identity document is checked before boarding domestic flights). The ticket has two parts, the larger one will be torn off and the smaller one will be left to the passenger. To be sure, this part of the ticket should be checked again - it contains information about the luggage (luggage tags), which will make it possible to identify and find your suitcases among the luggage upon arrival.

After passing through the Gate in large airports, you will get on board the plane either by bus, which delivers all passengers of the flight to the ramp, or along an accordion-style air corridor connecting directly the station terminal and the airliner. Having climbed the stairs or walked along the “sleeve” to the plane, you will be warmly greeted by flight attendants who welcome you on board the plane and will help you find and take the seat in the cabin indicated on your boarding pass. Hand luggage should be carefully placed on the shelf to avoid inconvenience and discomfort during the flight.

Start and end time of boarding

Usually, exact time the beginning and end of boarding of passengers on board the aircraft is indicated on the boarding pass, written on all the airport’s numerous information boards and announced orally over the loudspeaker. But you don’t have to look at your ticket or wait for an announcement to rationally calculate your time and not be late for boarding. For those unlucky enough to be late due to their own fault, the ticket price will not be refunded. It is worth taking care of timely arrival at the desired gate in advance. You just need to know the departure time of the plane and the end time of passenger check-in.

Attention! International flights board 10-20 minutes earlier than domestic flights.

Passengers traveling internationally should arrive at the gate no later than 40 minutes before departure, while those traveling domestically should arrive at the gate half an hour before departure. At small airports, boarding sometimes begins 20 minutes before departure for domestic flights, and 30 minutes for international flights. This is due to the fact that in international airports Often there is a long queue, and in smaller ones there is a smaller one, so the check-in procedure and subsequent boarding takes much less time.

Anyone who periodically uses airline services needs to know how long before departure check-in for an airplane flight begins and ends. This period of time may vary depending on the specific company, route, airport and other factors. Therefore, each time it is worth clarifying what time frame you need to meet.

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If a newcomer thinks that they can arrive at the airport exactly at the time of departure, then this is a gross misconception. The fact is that with a paid ticket you will not be put on the plane right away; you will have to go through many registration and registration points before you are allowed on board. And for all procedures you need to allocate enough time.

What to do at the airport?

As soon as you arrive at the place, it is advisable to immediately find an electronic scoreboard. It contains all the information about upcoming flights:

• departure time;
• How long does it take to check in for a plane?
• when does it start;
• output number (gate);
• counters where the main procedure takes place, etc.

All this data is subject to change and does not always correspond to the information indicated on the purchased ticket. Therefore, it is worth checking the current version on the scoreboard. The first step is to decide whether registration has begun and at which counter it is taking place.

It is important to have on hand all the documents necessary for the flight: passport, visa, ticket, insurance, other documents confirming benefits, birth certificate, appropriate permits when traveling with animals or children. When you are traveling with a whole family or group, you need to present a package of documents from everyone at once, then there is a greater chance that you will be seated next to each other.

Stages of registration

This procedure takes some time and involves the following points:

1. Check-in - the purchased ticket is exchanged for a boarding pass. At the same time, you choose a seat in the cabin and check in your luggage. You must always monitor the available period for this process, since if you are late for it, you may not get on the plane.
2. Passport control - check that all documents are in order.
3. Security service - here you need to go through a metal detector and have your bag scanned with a scanner or x-ray. In some cases, the inspection is more thorough.
4. Customs control - performed only when crossing state border. In this case, they determine whether there are any items prohibited for export or import, and also require filling out a declaration. It is better to find out the list of permitted items carried in luggage in advance so that you do not have to leave valuables at the airport.
5. Boarding also has a time frame and is carried out at a specific exit. Therefore, immediately pay attention to where and when you need to go to get on the plane.
6. Waiting – sometimes there is little time left to enjoy the shops duty free, cafeterias or just relax before your flight.

Registration deadlines

This procedure assumes that you are exchanging your ticket for a boarding pass. You can do this in several ways:

• at a special counter;
• via the Internet;
• at self-service kiosks.

It is always important to clarify in advance how early registration begins in each particular case. The usual period for domestic flights is 2-2.5 hours before departure and ends 40 minutes. This time should be enough to complete all stages of registration and verification. It is important to arrive at the airport in time and go to a special counter to get on board the plane, otherwise the check-in procedure will be blocked.

If we are talking about an international flight, then the time is set differently. Usually the registration process begins 3 hours and ends 45-60 minutes before departure. This is due to the fact that you need to go through more different checkpoints before you are allowed to board the plane.

For online registration, the time frames are different. But even if you are planning to complete the entire procedure as standard at the airport, you need to clarify the period of available processing.

Sometimes, depending on various factors, it can be shifted in one direction or another. For example, when traveling from small airports in the provinces, check-in may end 20 minutes before departure. This is explained by the fact that there is a smaller queue and all stages are faster and easier.

When traveling via charter, the time frame may also differ, as may the overall flight conditions. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor all information related to this issue, for example, on the website of the selected airline.

Standard procedure

Check-in at a regular airport counter usually occurs 2-3 hours before departure. But you need to remember that the boarding pass process ends approximately 40 minutes before the plane departs. Upon arrival at the airport, you need to find your flight number indicated on your ticket on the electronic board and go to the appropriate check-in counter.

Please note that most often passengers in economy class, first class and business class occupy different queues and are checked in separately from each other. At the same time, luggage is checked into the cargo compartment and hand luggage is checked.

The tourist must show the airport employee his domestic or international passport, the purchased ticket, or state the reservation code when making a purchase online. If you are traveling abroad, then you will also have to have insurance and a visa. In some cases, you have to show the itinerary receipt in the opposite direction at once.

Through the Internet

Modern technological progress makes it possible to register while sitting at home. To do this, it is enough to have a computer, tablet or phone connected to the World Wide Web. The advantages of this method are obvious:

1. You won't have to stand in line.
2. You can save time.
3. It is possible to choose a convenient seat in the cabin and order Additional services.
4. There is no risk of losing a paper copy of the document.

The registration procedure is similar to purchasing an itinerary receipt for the selected flight. To do this, you need to go to the airline’s website or a special resource intended for these purposes, open the required tab and enter all the information. You will have to provide your passport details, flight number, booking code or number credit card, with which the purchase was made.

After confirmation, a virtual copy of the boarding pass will be sent to your email or phone. It can be presented at the airport in electronic form, printed in a special machine or on a printer at home. Sometimes such a document must have a special magnetic strip, in which case it can be obtained through self-check-in kiosks at the airport.

The convenience of this design is that when traveling with only hand luggage, you significantly save time spent at the airport. And if you need to check in your luggage, then for people who have checked in online there are separate counters with the inscription Baggage Drop Off. You just have to make sure that its weight and contents meet all airline requirements.

Online registration begins long before the standard procedure at the airport, usually 24 hours before departure. In some cases, this process can last 2-3 days, so a person will definitely find time to fill out all the necessary documents. But even so, it is advisable to arrive at the place a little earlier, so that in case of any technical problems there is still a chance to go through the standard procedure.

Please note that online check-in is not available when traveling:

• with small children;
• when accompanied by disabled people;
• in case of transportation of animals;
• for group flights with more than nine participants;
• charter flights.

In such situations, you will still have to go through the standard registration procedure, since additional documents or checks are required.

Most modern airports have already installed special machines that can register passengers. Here you can make various changes, choose a seat in the cabin, check in luggage, etc. They look like a regular bank terminal, have a touch screen, and navigation is simple and accessible even for beginners.

In order to use this kiosk you need:

1. Have a paid itinerary receipt.
2. Passport, the data of which is entered in the appropriate fields.
3. A free seat in the cabin is selected.
4. Registration is confirmed.
5. The boarding pass is printed.

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Please note that Russian airports do not always have such devices, so you need to inquire about the possibility of self-check-in in advance. Air terminals such as Pulkovo, Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo are provided with all the technical equipment for self-service and electronic check-in, but others may not have them.

Boarding time

After going through all the stages of registration for your flight, you find yourself in the waiting room. But even here you need to constantly monitor the time. Usually, the boarding pass indicates the number of the gate, that is, the exit to your plane. It’s better to find out where it is in advance so you can accurately calculate the time to approach it.

Remember, if you are late for boarding due to your own fault, you will not receive a refund for your ticket and will have to look for another flight to get to desired city. Typically, boarding time starts 30-40 minutes and ends 10-20 minutes before departure. But it all depends on many factors.

For example, on domestic flights and in small cities where the number of passengers is minimal, boarding can be completed in 5-10 minutes. Large airports set earlier time limits, since all tourists must get on the plane, and the queues are long. In some cases, boarding ends 45 minutes before departure, as this is convenient for the company.

When walking through cafeterias and shops in the duty free zone, constantly monitor the announcements on the electronic board, the change in the gate number to the ramp and the start and end time of boarding. The same information is also repeated over the loudspeaker so that passengers are not late for their flight.

Video: check-in for a flight long before departure.

Features of check-in with different airlines

The time frame and availability of self-registration largely depend on which carrier’s services you are going to use and at which airport the departure takes place:

• The base location for Aeroflot is Sheremetyevo. Check-in counters open 2 or 6 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before departure. The procedure can be carried out using all the described methods.
• Rossiya Airlines operates most flights from Pulkovo or Vnukovo. Check-in begins 2 or 12 hours before the plane departs, but much depends on the specific flight and terminal.
• When using Pobeda services, you can also register at the counter or online. The procedure time is standard.
• « Ural Airlines» offer shorter processing times, and in the case of completing the procedure independently, the available period greatly depends on the city from which the flight will take place. For example, if it is Koltsovo (Ekaterinburg) or Domodedovo (Moscow), then check-in ends 1 hour before departure. In other cities, registration via the Internet will become impossible 4 hours before.

When traveling abroad, you need to carefully study the local rules of the airports where you will be landing in the opposite direction. For example, registration conditions in Turkish and European halls differ significantly from each other. Therefore, be interested in such moments in advance.

You can check in for a flight online if:

You are traveling without animals;

You do not require special services, such as accompanying a child without parents, accompanying seriously ill people on stretchers, etc.;

You do not carry weapons, heavy luggage or luggage in the passenger compartment.

Online check-in begins 24 hours and ends 45 minutes before flight departure time.

You can print your boarding pass if you have a barcode (2D Bar-code, QR-code) received after completing online check-in.

At Vnukovo Airport, boarding passes can be printed at the self-check-in kiosks of Rossiya Airlines JSC, located in the Airline check-in area of ​​Terminal A, and on special printers located in front of the entrance to the departure area of ​​domestic airlines.

At Pulkovo Airport, boarding passes can only be printed for flights numbered SU6001-6999 at self-check-in kiosks of Aeroflot PJSC, self-check-in kiosks at Pulkovo Airport and on special printers located on the third floor of the central passenger terminal in the registration area between registration desks 201-213, 301-313.

Please note that at the airport you need to go through security control, and for international transport - customs formalities and passport control. We ask you to plan your time and recommend arriving at the airport 4 hours before your flight departure. Boarding for flights ends 20 minutes before departure time, unless otherwise provided by the departure airport.* Information must be clarified on the website of the departure airport or with the tour operator.

* At Vnukovo Airport, passenger boarding for flights FV5501-5949 ends 25 minutes before the departure time indicated in the schedule.

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Please pay your attention to the baggage rules. If your baggage exceeds the allowance free transportation indicated on the ticket, by weight and/or dimensions, as well as by the number of seats, it is excess and subject to payment. There are no places available for online registration* increased comfort on flights SU6001-6999 for services. "Space+", "Super Space" Dear passengers, please note that the online check-in provided to you is built on the modern HTML 5 platform and works only with browsers (Internet Explorer10+, Firefox22+, Safari5+, Opera12+, Chrome28+) that support this platform. When using other browsers, the application may not work correctly. You can check the status of your flight in the section *boarding passes received as a result of online check-in when departing from Samarkand must be reissued at the check-in counter at the airport		Online passenger check-in is available for flights FV5501-5949 operating from the following cities**: Anapa, Antalya, Bangkok, Goa, Ekaterinburg, Heraklion, Kazan, Kerkyra, Kos, Larnaca, Moscow (a/p Vnukovo), Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Pardubice, Paphos, Perm, Phuket, Rhodes, Samara, St. Petersburg, Simferopol, Sochi, Tyumen, Ufa, Sharjah, Eilat, Enfidha . Please note that if you are traveling with baggage that exceeds the carry-on baggage allowance, you must check your baggage at the designated DROP OFF check-in counter or at your flight's check-in counter before the check-in time ends. If your baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in weight and/or dimensions, you must pay for the excess baggage at the rates set by the airline. Read the Baggage Rules. Emergency exit seats are not available for online registration. Instructions for online check-in for flights FV5501-5949 **at Bangkok and Eilat airports, online check-in closes 4 hours 10 minutes before departure, at Enfidha airport - 5 hours 10 minutes before departure (boarding passes received as a result of online check-in when departing from Tunisia must be reissued at the check-in counter in airport)

Mobile registration

Passengers flying on flights SU6001-6999 of Rossiya Airlines JSC can use the Aeroflot PJSC mobile application to complete mobile check-in.

You can familiarize yourself with the rules of mobile registration and the procedure for completing it using a mobile application on the official website of Aeroflot PJSC in the “mobile registration” section.

A paper boarding pass is required to proceed to the boarding gate, with the exception of airports that have introduced a service for passengers with electronic boarding passes. At Sheremetyevo Airport, boarding procedures for domestic flights are possible using electronic boarding passes received on your mobile device after completing online check-in. The possibility of using electronic boarding passes at other airports should be clarified in contact centers or on airport websites. Premium seats on flights SU6001-6999 for the Space+ and Super Space services are not available for selection during mobile check-in.

You can print your boarding pass yourself on any printer on A4 paper or at the airport:

• at self-check-in kiosks (subject to availability);
• on special printers (if available);
• at the reception.

Printing your boarding pass on special printers is possible if you have a barcode (QR-code) received after completing mobile check-in.

At Vnukovo Airport, you can print your boarding pass at the self-check-in kiosks of Rossiya Airlines JSC, located in the check-in area of ​​Rossiya Airlines JSC, Terminal A, and on special printers located in front of the entrance to the departure area of ​​domestic airlines.

At Pulkovo Airport, boarding passes can be printed at self-check-in kiosks of Aeroflot PJSC, self-check-in kiosks at Pulkovo Airport and on special printers located on the third floor of the central passenger terminal in the check-in area between check-in counters 201-213, 301-313.

At Sheremetyevo Airport, boarding passes can be printed at Aeroflot PJSC self-check-in kiosks located in the check-in area.

Please note that at the airport you need to go through security control, and for international transport - customs formalities and passport control. We ask you to plan your time and recommend arriving at the airport 4 hours before your flight departure. Boarding for flights at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Pulkovo airports ends 20 minutes before the departure time indicated in the schedule. Boarding deadlines for flights at other airports may vary. Information must be clarified on the website of the airport of departure or in the information service of the airport of departure.

Airport check-in

On the counter

Check-in for Rossiya Airlines JSC flights begins no later than 2 hours and ends 40 minutes before flight departure.

At Sheremetyevo airport Passenger check-in is carried out in Terminal D:

check-in for domestic Russian flights numbered SU6001-6999 is available 12 hours before flight departure at counters 5-15*;

Check-in for international flights numbered SU6001-6999 is available 4 hours before flight departure at counters 30-36*.

At Vnukovo airport

for flights numbered SU6001-6999 4 hours before flight departure at counters 81-82*;

for flights numbered FV5501-5949, passenger check-in is available 24 hours before, baggage check-in is available 12 hours before flight departure. Check-in counter numbers are indicated on the airport board.

At Pulkovo airport Passenger registration is available:

for domestic Russian flights numbered SU6001-6999 24 hours before flight departure at counters 215 – 224*;

for international flights numbered SU6001-6999 no later than 2 hours before flight departure. Current information is presented on the airport board;

for flights numbered FV5501-5949 3 hours before flight departure. Check-in counter numbers are indicated on the airport board.

*If necessary, additional check-in counters may be opened. Accurate information is presented on the departure airport board.

Check-in closing times at foreign airports may vary. Information, if necessary, can be clarified on the website of the airport of departure or from the tour operator.

Please note that the airline recommends that passengers arrive at the airport 4 hours before departure.

To check in for a flight you must present			At the reception it is necessary
for domestic flights: identification document; for international flights: air ticket (if a paper copy is available); international passport; visa (if necessary); other documents required for leaving the Russian Federation and entering the country of destination.			receive a boarding pass containing: Passenger's last name; flight number; date of; direction of travel, start time or end time of boarding the plane, boarding gate number, seat number on board the aircraft and boarding pass number; check in luggage, receive a luggage tag, hand luggage tag.

Attention!

A paper boarding pass is required to proceed to the boarding gate.

For flights numbered SU6001-6999, the airport has a separate Business Class check-in counter for passengers:

Business class;

Checking in through the self-check-in kiosk will allow you to avoid queues at the counters and save you time. You can choose your own seat in the aircraft cabin.

You can check in at the kiosk even if you are traveling with luggage. Check-in and obtain your boarding pass at the self-service check-in kiosk, then drop off your luggage at the Drop Off Baggage Reception desk located in the check-in area of ​​your flight.

On flights SU6001-6999, premium service seats are not available for check-in at the kiosk

On flights FV5501-5949, seats purchased as part of the service are available for check-in at the kiosk only if you have made a prior reservation and paid for the corresponding service****.

**** Seats near emergency exits are not available for registration at the kiosk.

When planning your trip, you need to know when to arrive at the airport. On average, check-in for a plane begins two hours before. But each air carrier has its own rules.

During check-in, an air carrier employee checks passengers' documents: passport details, tickets. All information about them is in the database, but in some cases clarification is necessary.

Then the passenger is given a boarding pass. There is a number on it seat on an aircraft.

Check-in for the plane ends 40 minutes before departure. You cannot be late or forget important documents, otherwise you will not get on the plane.

Inside the country

Check-in for domestic flights starts 120-240 minutes before departure. Even if the airport staff is serving a huge flow of passengers, the procedure begins and ends on time.

Check-in for the flight ends in about half an hour. The aircraft will not take off until the last passenger has checked in.

Charters are launched between “official” flights.

Registration for charter flights controlled by tour operators. You can also check with them about the best time to arrive at the airport.

Sometimes there is a delay of low-cost airlines. But this does not mean that the passenger should not rush to arrive at the airport.

Outside the country

The check-in procedure for an international flight takes longer than for a domestic flight. This is due to the fact that passengers leaving the country are required to go through customs control, which takes a lot of time. , are described in the article at the link.

The person must arrive 180-240 minutes before departure.

Completion - in 45 minutes. For small air carriers - over 25.

Start and end of check-in for domestic and international flights

Self-registration sequence

1. The passenger chooses the air carrier.
2. Enters passport details.
3. Selects a seat on board the aircraft (read about that on our portal).
4. Registration is confirmed.

Anyone who has completed this procedure can order a printed boarding pass.

In some terminals it is not possible to check in luggage. You can go through the procedure by visiting the Baggage Drop Of counter.

The uniqueness of the system is that it allows you to find out who will be your neighbor. A person receives information regarding the gender and age of the person whose chair will be next to him.

Online registration

Electronic registration is possible in two versions: using a computer (laptop) or a mobile device. This way you can check in for flights with Aeroflot and other carriers.

Registration using a PC looks like this:

1. Enter your reservation code.
2. Enter your full name.
3. Check the entered data.
4. Register everyone who is going on the trip.
5. Enter your regular customer card number (relevant for bonus owners).
6. Select seats.
7. Make a printout of the coupon.

Registration using a mobile device:

1. Launch the application.
2. Select "Registration".
3. Enter FFP number.
4. Click "Next".
5. Register your companions.
6. Select seats.
7. Click "Save".
8. Print the coupon.

You can always order cancellation of registration. The actions are:

1. Go to the online registration page.
2. Write the code.
3. Indicate the air ticket number.
4. Indicate the loyalty program number.
5. Enter your full name in Latin letters.
6. Click "Next".
7. Cancel the selected passenger.

The cancellation procedure is only relevant if the passenger did not go through the baggage check-in process. Otherwise, the system will notify you that cancellation is impossible.

How long does it take to check in for flights?

Information on how long it takes to check in for international and domestic flights is presented in the table.

Air carrier name	Start (time before departure)	End (time before departure)
Russia	24 hours	45 min.
S7	30 hours	5 hours
Red Wings	24 hours	3 hours
Nordavia	24 hours	2.5 hours
Victory	24 hours	40 min.
Azur Air	24 hours	1 hour
Ural Airlines	24 hours	4 hours
UTair	24 hours	45 min.
Nordwind	24 hours	50 min.
Turkish Airlines	24 hours	1 hour
Emirates	24 hours	2 hours
Lufthansa	24 hours	45 min.
Yamal	24 hours	1 hour

Some passengers encounter problems when the paper gets stuck in the printer when printing their boarding pass. This is not catastrophic, since the service can be ordered again. To do this, click on the “Reprint” button.

Time it takes to check in at airports

Information on how check-in at the airport takes place is presented in the table.

Air carrier	Airport	When does registration begin?	When does registration end?
Royal Flight	Sheremetyevo	In 1.5–3 hours	In 40 minutes
Red Wings	Domodedovo	In 3 hours	In 40 minutes
Azur Air	Domodedovo	In 3 hours	In 40 minutes
North wind	Sheremetyevo	In 3–6 hours	In 50 minutes
S7 Airlines	Tolmachevo, Domodedovo	In 3–4 hours	In 40 minutes
Ural Airlines	Koltsovo	In 1.5–3 hours	In 45–60 minutes
UTair	Vnukovo	In 1.5–3 hours	In 45 minutes
Victory	Vnukovo	In 2 hours	In 40 minutes
Russia	Pulkovo	In 2 hours	In 40 minutes