Check-in and baggage drop-off times

Check out the different possibilities and see when it is time to check in.

Important: Due to possible waiting times we recommend that you arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to departure.
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Online check-in	30 hours before scheduled departure	1 hour before scheduled departure	Available from 24 hours before departure for flights to the United States. How to check-in online
Self-service check-in machines	At least 2 hours before scheduled departure (in many cases earlier)	30 minutes (Europe) or 60 minutes (intercontinental) before scheduled departure	At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, check-in machines are available anytime on the day of departure.
Airport check-in desks/lounges	At least 2 hours before scheduled departure	30 minutes (Europe) or 60 minutes (intercontinental) before scheduled departure.*Exceptions to these times.	At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, check-in desks open at 5:00am for all flights. *View the opening hours of the check-in counters at other airports.
Baggage drop-off points	At least 2 hours before scheduled departure	30 minutes (Europe) or 60 minutes (intercontinental) before scheduled departure *Exceptions to these times.	At Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, baggage drop-off points open at 5:00am for all flights. *View the opening hours of the baggage drop-off points at other airports.