Shanghai Airports Announce New, Shorter Check-In Times!

Shanghai Airports Announce New, Shorter Check-In Times!

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Frequent flyers are well aware of the necessity to arrive at the airport at least an hour before departure. This is because flights have a strict cutoff time for check-in, known as the check-in closure time. This period marks the deadline by which passengers must complete all check-in and baggage drop procedures. After this time, no further check-in processes will be handled.

The check-in closure time is critical as it allows the airline to complete over ten essential tasks to ensure the flight's readiness. For international flights, passengers need additional time for document verification, which tends to be longer due to the greater number of checked baggage and other requirements.

Good News for Shanghai Flyers

Good news for travelers in Shanghai! There's a new schedule for flight check-in times that promises to enhance the overall travel experience.

Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Shanghai airports, immigration authorities, airlines, and ground handling agents, the check-in procedures at both Pudong and Hongqiao airports have been streamlined. The implementation of digital solutions and the optimization of various processes, including check-in, baggage handling, immigration, and boarding, have significantly reduced the actual check-in closure times.

Updated Check-in Closure Times at Shanghai Airports

Here are the new check-in closure times for both Pudong and Hongqiao airports:

1

Pudong Airport

> International, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Flights:

• General: 60 minutes before departure

• Ethiopian Airlines: 90 minutes before departure

> Domestic Flights:

• China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern, China United: 40 minutes before departure

• Other airlines: 45 minutes before departure

2

Hongqiao Airport

> International, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Flights:

• Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Air Macau, China Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines: 40 minutes before departure

• Other airlines: 45 minutes before departure

> Domestic Flights:

• China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines, China United: 35 minutes before departure

• Spring Airlines: 30 minutes before departure

• Other airlines: 40 minutes before departure

Please note that specific check-in closure times are subject to airline announcements.

These updated times ensure passengers have more time to complete their check-in procedures comfortably, improving the overall travel experience.

Source: 新闻坊, 上海机场集团

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