A Complete Guide To Singapore Airlines Check In Policy

Last updated on Sep 10th, 2024 by Renu Dahiya

If you’re planning to book your next flight with Singapore Airlines, you must know all the details about the Singapore Airlines check-in policy and its various ways before proceeding further. Put down all the doubts to rest by getting complete information about all the possible alternatives for check-in well in advance for a Singapore Airlines flight. By being aware of all these, you can ease your stress and avoid long queues at the airport check-in counter. So, scroll further and read through the details now! 

Singapore Airlines Check In Options

Singapore Airlines check-in process could be done by using the below-mentioned check-in options – 

Singapore Airlines Online Check In

Singapore Airlines online check in option facilitates flyers to complete their web check-in procedure for a flight from the comfort of their home or office without any delay or haste. You can easily access the Singapor Airlines web check in option on your computer or mobile phone. It must be completed within 48 hours to 1.5 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight. 

• Simply go to the Singapore Airlines’ official website and log in to your registered acount or id. If you don’t have a registered id, you can do it without a login id too. 
• After logging in, click on the check-in tab and choose how you want to check-in. It depends on the booking reference or the e-ticket number according to your chosen field enter your information.
• After entering the details, you will be able to retrieve your ticket. Then, pay for your baggage (if any extra baggage) and choose your seat. 
• After successful payment, you can access your boarding pass. You can either save it on your phone or take a print out of the same. You can also collect your boarding pass from a self-servce Kiosk or check in counter.

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Singapore Airlines Mobile Check In

• With the SingaporeAir mobile app, you can check in for Singapore Airlines flight easily via your mobile. It is quick and easy, and you can do it anywhere between 48 hours and 1 and a half hours before your flight departure time. 
• Please know thet you should check in on the website of the partner airline if the first flight on your itinerary is operated by a different airline (even if your flight code starts with SQ).
• You should be prepared with your travel documents early, as the entry requirements often change. Always prepare entry documents like passport in advance. 
• After checking in, simply download the Mobile Boarding Pass to your mobile device and show it at the airport to go through. 

Note: If you are facing any issue regarding non-generation of digital/mobile boarding pass, then you can get it from the airport check-in counters as well.

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Singapore Airlines Airport Check In

Singapore Airlines Kiosk Check In

Check in at the kiosks instead of waiting in line at the counter within 24 hours before your flight departure time. A confirmed reservation, a passport and visa that can be read by machines, are all you need. Simply adhere to the screen’s instructions for a quick and simple process. After this, you can proceed to the automated bag drop to check in your luggage. Take the print of your boarding pass and baggage tags. You can easily check out the availability of kiosks at the airport on the official website of the aifrline or a particular airport. Singapore Airlines Kiosk check-in facility is not available for unaccompanied minors, passengers who have booked an extra seat, or those passengers who require some special assistance.

Singapore Airlines Counter Check In

• At the Singapore Airlines ticket counter, check in is available 48 hours prior to the scheduled depareture time for your flight. 
• The check-in counters will close 40 minutes before your flight departs. However, if you have baggage to check in, we recommend arriving at least three hours early.
• In case, you do not have baggage to check-in then you must consider reaching the airport at least 1 to 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure time. 

Singapore Airlines Auto Check In

It is one of the easiest ways to check in for Singapore Airlines flights, wherein you will automatically get checked in 48 hours before the departure of the flight. After turning on the auto check-in option, you will be automatically checked in for your flight. After completion of the whole process, you will receive a check-in confirmation via email. Once your reservation has been confirmed, you can enable auto check-in via Manage Booking up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure time of your flight.

• Turn on the auto check-in option:- After turning on the Singapore Airlines automatic check in option, you can manage your booking and check-in in simple terms. You just need to opt for the option up to 48 hours before the flight departure and you can select the seats, change your meal options, pre-purchase additional baggage, and upgrade with Singapore Airlines.
• After you have automatically checked in:- You can manage your check-in online within the time frame of 48 hours to 1.5 hours before flight departure. After this, you can generate your digital boarding pass or even change your seats. 
• Those who cannot use auto-check-in:- Minors travelling alone, group reservations, passengers with no confirmed reservations or flights on the waitlist, passengers who have reserved an extra seat, and passengers who have not checked in for prior flights in the same booking cannot use Singapore Airlines auto check in option.

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Checking In For Short Trips Or Connecting Flights

Return check-in

If you are returning within 48 hours of your departing flight, you can check in for both flights at the same time (except for flights to and from cities in the USA).

Through check-in

If you have booked your connecting flights with Singapore Airlines and its partner airlines, you can use the ‘through check in’ option. Checkin baggage will be made available to the passengers at the final destination and boarding passes till destination airport will be issued at the origin airport. You do not need to collect the bag or check-in again at the connecting airport. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How early to check-in for Singapore Airlines?

A: You should reach the airport at least three hours early if you have baggage to check-in, because the check-in counters get closed 40 minutes before the departure of the flight. 

Q: Can I avail boarding pass on my behalf of family and friends?

A: Yes,  you can, if their booking reference matches with yours. You’ll need their passport information on hand. However, you cannot use mobile check-in option in this case. They need to check in separately if they have a different booking reference.

Q: Can I change my seat after checking in online for Singapore Airlines flight?

A: You can do so after checking in for your flight only till one and a half hours before your flight departs.

Q: Can I change my flight after checking-in?

A: Yes, you can by contacting the local Singapore Airlines office or visiting any of their service counters at the airport.

Q: Can I check in online or on my mobile device for a codeshare flight?

A: Yes, you can check in for a codeshare flight with another airline if your flight (comes after a Singapore Airlines-operated flight) is operated by a partner airline that has a through check-in facility with Singaore Airlines. 

Q: Why is my flight still not available for online check-in or mobile check-in?

A: Sometimes it gets quite difficult to use online check-in facility on singaporeair.com or through the SingaporeAir mobile app due to some technical issues. Please try again later or check in at the airport.

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