Online check-in

Simply travel smarter with the Lufthansa app

With our app, you can check in easily, keep your boarding pass at hand, and get instant notifications about your flight and baggage.
Everything you need for a smooth trip — conveniently in one place. 

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Download the Lufthansa App in the App Store
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Download the Lufthansa app on Google Play
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You can check in online from 30 hours before departure.

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How to get your boarding pass

1

Find your booking

Identify yourself using your name and 6-digit booking reference or ticket number.

2

Sign in with Travel ID

Sign in with your existing Travel ID — or create one in just a few steps — to continue with online check-in.

Create Travel ID

3

Complete your travel details

Provide the required travel information and travel documents for your flight and destination.

4

Personalize your flight

Select a seat for yourself and anyone travelling with you. Add available services such as baggage or upgrades.

In case you don’t know the airline booking reference or the ticket number please use the following option to access the online check-in with the booking details received from your travel agency or tour operator.

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Experience a seamless travel experience with Travel ID

 One Travel ID for every trip

Manage all your Lufthansa Group trips in one place, breeze through check-in, and enjoy free Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi powered by Starlink on eligible flights.

Create or sign in to Travel ID

Your check-in with Lufthansa

Bag drop-off

If you have already obtained your boarding pass on your smartphone, online or at a check-in counter, you have the option of checking in your baggage at a self-service bag drop kiosk.

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Check-in deadlines

Find out before departure about checking in baggage for your Lufthansa, partner or Star Alliance flight at airports in Germany.

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