check-in information
Check-in times do vary from airport to airport. Please confirm your latest check-in time by viewing the individual airport information.
traveling transatlantic?Our check-in desks will be open up to 4 hours before departure - we recommend you check-in as early as possible
- departure gates will close 40 minutes before your flight is due to depart
- you should arrive at the airport with sufficient time to complete check-in, immigration and security
Please confirm your latest check-in time by viewing the individual airport information for your outbound and return flight.
speed up your journey with our initiatives
- advanced seat assignment
- dedicated bmi drop off zone
- dedicated check-in facilities for the business, premium economy and economy
- telephone check-in when traveling from the UK
- dedicated bmi fast track security channel
Manchester check-in
taking care of business
If you’re traveling business, our dedicated team can whisk you through the priority check-in and fast track security to await your flight in the Business Lounge. They’ll make sure all your requirements are met and provide you with an outstanding service. It’s like having your own airport butler.
night before check-in for transatlantic customers+
Avoid the rush hour traffic or a hectic hotel check out!
Night before check-in is a fantastic service from bmi which gives you an opportunity to check-in for your transatlantic flight the evening before you fly.
Our transatlantic check-in service at Manchester airport is open between 19:00 and 21:00hrs at the bmi check-in desk 23 in Terminal 3.
+Please note, night before check-in will not be available on Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve.
If you live within easy driving distance from Manchester airport or you are staying overnight at a nearby hotel you can check in all your luggage and collect your boarding pass the evening prior to departure.
- all members of your family or group must be present with tickets and passports
- you must check-in all your bags, if you need to check in any additional baggage on the day of departure you will have to join the check-in queue again
- once you have checked in you will need to leave local contact number where you will be staying overnight
- arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to departure and continue straight to the gate allocated for your flight
Caribbean fax check-in
Reduce time spent at the airport and maximise your time in the sun by using fax check-in at our Caribbean destinations.
Simply complete a bmi fax check-in form and fax to the bmi handling agent one day in advance of your departure.
You then need only allow a minimum of 90 minutes to report to the bmi check-in desk where you can check-in your baggage and collect your boarding pass.
Forms are available from the bmi handling agency representative in the arrivals hall at your destination.
traveling within the UK and Europe?online check-in
For speed and convenience bmi online check-in with home print boarding card is now available on most routes. bmi online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes one hour before departure - you can view more information about online check-in and where it’s available here.
self check-in
Self Check-in Machines are available at most UK airports, these close 40 minutes prior to departure. All passengers traveling on economy and tiny fares are required to use online check-in or self check-in where available. Click here for more information about self check-in.
web points
We have installed new bmi web points around the check-in areas at Heathrow, Glasgow and Edinburgh and in the lounges at Heathrow and Manchester T3. They are directly linked to flybmi.com and you can use them to:
- check-in online (on available routes)
- make bookings for flights (for more than two hours ahead)
- check your Diamond Club account
priority check-in
If you’re flying in business or premium economy, you can make the most of our priority check-in desks. Diamond Club gold members are also welcome to use these desks regardless of fare choice, as are silver card members except when traveling on a tiny fare.
telephone check-in
If you’re traveling with hand baggage only in business or on a premium economy fare, or are a Diamond Club member you can check-in by telephone – for details of this facility, click here.
keeping punctual – allow more time for security measures
We’re continuing to drive forward our campaign to improve punctuality and get your flights away on time. You can help us by making sure you’re aware of the latest check-in times and leave plenty of time for increased security checks.
There have been some changes to the security process at London Heathrow which may also be introduced into other airports across our network in the future.
the changes mean that:
- if you are taking a laptop with you, it will need to be removed from its bag to be screened separately
- if you are wearing a belt, you will need to remove it before you are body searched at security
lounge and gate check-in
Passengers traveling in business class, premium economy and gold and silver Diamond Club members* can now check in at the Business Lounges, and at the departure gate at some airports (with paper tickets only). Check individual airport information for details.
*except silver members traveling on a tiny fare
connecting customers
If you’re connecting via London Heathrow with baggage, you must check-in at least 60 minutes prior to departure or the stated check-in time, if this is longer.