Step 1: Check in and receive your boarding pass
You can check in in three ways.
Most airlines offer online check-in from 24 to 48 hours before departure. You’ll receive your digital boarding pass directly on your smartphone.
Travelling with hand luggage only? You can head straight to security.
Travelling with checked baggage? Read below to discover your drop-off options.
Important: Never leave your baggage unattended in the departures hall. It will be treated as a security risk and may lead to the area being closed, causing disruption for you and other passengers.
Step 2: Drop off your checked baggage
Want to know how much baggage you can bring, its allowed size, or what items are permitted? Check with your airline and read more information about baggage rules on our website.
You can drop off your bag in two ways: at the manual check-in counter or at the self bag drop zone (if possible).
The information screens show the counter assigned to your flight. The agent will label your bag, and you’ll see it depart on the conveyor belt.
Frequently asked questions
This depends on the airline policy, but you can generally check in for your flight online 24 hours before your scheduled departure time.
If you want to know when your check-in desk opens, please check your travel planner on the website or follow your flight in BRUce to get notified.
When checking in at the airport, show your passport or ID card together with your boarding pass or booking number. Baggage that you are not taking with you on the plane can be handed in at the desk.
You can then proceed to the security check.
For flights departing from Brussels Airport, it's generally recommended to arrive 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. Use our Travel Planner or download the app for your ideal arrival time and flight updates or check our time advisor tool to get a more precise estimation based on your flight!
Don’t forget to check for roadworks on your way to Zaventem.
If you want to know when your check-in desk opens, please check your travel planner on the website or follow your flight in BRUce to get notified.
You can also find the check-in open time on the information screens at the airport.
Online check-in is available through your airline’s website or app. Some airlines allow you to drop off your baggage yourself at the Self Bag Drop kiosks.