Jet2 confirms 4.5-hour check-in rule for flights at 12 UK airports
Jet2 confirms 4.5-hour check-in rule for flights at 12 UK airports

Jet2 has confirmed a check-in rule at 12 airports across the UK that allows passengers with flights before midday to check in and drop off their luggage during a four and a half hour window the day before travel. Normally, passengers must arrive at their departure airport at least two hours before their flight, where they must queue up at check-in desks to get their boarding passes and drop off their luggage.

To help speed up this often lengthy process, Jet2 provides a twilight check-in service at select airports across the UK that allows passengers to complete these tasks the night before, making morning departures much less stressful. This not only saves passengers valuable time on the day of their flight by allowing them to head straight to security on arrival, but it also means avoiding long waits in check-in queues to drop off bags.

How the twilight service works

Jet2’s twilight check-in service is only available to passengers booked on flights that are due to depart before midday from one of 12 UK airports. If you have an eligible flight, you can use the free twilight service within a four and a half hour window the evening before your morning flight and drop your bags off between 4.30pm and 9pm. Passengers must also check in for flights online any time from 28 days and no later than 24 hours before your flight via Jet2’s website or app.

Explaining how the service works, Jet2 said: “Check in online. You need to do this no later than 24 hours before your flight, but to make sure you don’t miss out, we recommend you check in as soon as online check-in opens, 28 days before you travel.

“Drop your bags at the airport. One person in your party can drop off up to six people's bags. Simply take your luggage to the airport between 16:30-21:00 the evening before your flight. Don't forget your boarding passes and passports!

“Sail straight through to security. On the morning of your flight, bypass check-in and head to security. Relax and enjoy your getaway!”

Airports offering the service

Listed are the 12 UK airports where Jet2’s twilight check-in is available, seven days a week, for passengers flying before midday:

  • Birmingham
  • Bristol
  • East Midlands
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow International
  • Leeds Bradford
  • Liverpool
  • London Gatwick
  • London Luton
  • London Stansted
  • Manchester
  • Newcastle