When planning a trip, you need to know when to arrive at the airport. On average, check-in for a plane starts in two hours. But each airline has its own rules.

During check-in, an employee of the air carrier checks the documents of passengers: passport data, tickets. All information about them is in the database, but in some cases clarification is necessary.

The passenger is then given a boarding pass. It has a seat number on it. aircraft.

Check-in for the plane ends 40 minutes before departure. You can’t be late, forget important documents, otherwise you won’t get on the plane.

Inside the country

Check-in for domestic flights starts 120-240 minutes before departure. Even if the airport staff is serving a huge flow of passengers, the procedure starts and ends on time.

Check-in for the flight ends in about half an hour. The vessel will not take to the air until the registration procedure is completed last passenger.

Between "official" flights, charters are launched.

Check-in for charter flights is controlled by tour operators. They can also clarify when it is better to drive up to the airport terminal.

Sometimes there is a delay of low-cost carriers. But this does not mean that the passenger should not hurry to arrive at the airport.

Out of the country

Registration procedure for international flight lasts longer than on the inside. This is due to the fact that passengers leaving the country are required to go through customs control, which takes a lot of time. are described in the article at the link.

The person must arrive 180-240 minutes before departure.

Completion - in 45 minutes. For small air carriers - for 25.

Start and end of check-in for domestic and international flights

Self-registration sequence

1. The passenger chooses an air carrier.
2. Enter passport details.
3. Chooses a seat on board the aircraft (read about it on our portal).
4. Registration is confirmed.

Anyone who has gone through this procedure can order a printed boarding pass.

In some terminals it is not possible to check in luggage. You can go through the procedure by contacting the Baggage Drop Of counter.

The uniqueness of the system lies in the fact that it allows you to find out who will be a neighbor. A person receives information regarding the gender and age of the person whose chair will be next.

Registration online

Electronic registration is possible in two ways: using a computer (laptop) or a mobile device. So you can register for the flight of Aeroflot and other carriers.

Registration using a PC looks like this:

1. Enter the booking code.
2. Enter full name
3. Check entered data.
4. Register everyone who is going on a trip.
5. Enter the loyalty card number (relevant for bonus holders).
6. Select places.
7. Make a printout of the ticket.

Registration using a mobile device:

1. Launch the application.
2. Select "Registration".
3. Enter the FFP number.
4. Click "Next".
5. Register your companions.
6. Select places.
7. Click "Save".
8. Print a ticket.

You can always order cancellation of registration. The actions are:

1. Go to the online registration page.
2. Write code.
3. Enter the ticket number.
4. Specify the number of the loyalty program.
5. Enter your F.I. in Latin
6. Click "Next".
7. Cancel the selected passenger.

The cancellation procedure is relevant only if the passenger has not gone through the baggage check-in process. Otherwise, the system will notify about the impossibility of cancellation.

How long does it take to check in for flights

Information on how long it takes to check in flights for international and domestic flights is presented in the table.

Air carrier name	Start (time to departure)	End (time to departure)
Russia	24 hours	45 min.
S7	30 o'clock	5 o'clock
Red Wings	24 hours	3 o'clock
Nordavia	24 hours	2.5 hours
Victory	24 hours	40 min.
Azur Air	24 hours	1 hour
Ural Airlines	24 hours	4 hours
UTair	24 hours	45 min.
nordwind	24 hours	50 min.
Turkish Airlines	24 hours	1 hour
Emirates	24 hours	2 hours
Lufthansa	24 hours	45 min.
Yamal	24 hours	1 hour

Some passengers are faced with a nuisance when paper gets stuck in the printer when printing a boarding pass. This is not catastrophic, since the service can be ordered again. To do this, click on the "Reprint" button.

Time for check-in at airports

Information on how the check-in at the airport is carried out is presented in the table.

Air carrier	Airport	When does registration start	When registration ends
Royal Flight	Sheremetyevo	1.5–3 hours	40 minutes
Red Wings	Domodedovo	For 3 hours	40 minutes
Azur Air	Domodedovo	For 3 hours	40 minutes
North wind	Sheremetyevo	3-6 hours	In 50 minutes
S7 Airlines	Tolmachevo, Domodedovo	3-4 hours	40 minutes
Ural Airlines	Koltsovo	1.5–3 hours	45-60 minutes
UTair	Vnukovo	1.5–3 hours	In 45 minutes
Victory	Vnukovo	For 2 hours	40 minutes
Russia	Pulkovo	For 2 hours	40 minutes

It's no secret to anyone that you need to arrive at the airport in advance. This is necessary in order to timely check in for a flight and a rather tedious screening procedure, check in luggage without too much haste and visit everyone's favorite Duty Free store, where sometimes you can buy branded goods at a very low price. But if this is your first trip with an air flight, then the question immediately arises, how long before departure you need to be at the airport.

No hurry at the airport

It is quite difficult to name the most suitable time to arrive at the airport. It should be taken into account that this parameter is influenced by the direction of the flight, the presence and specifics of checked baggage, and, of course, the individual qualities of the passenger. Those who go abroad, check in their luggage and are not well versed in the area should arrive in advance. Those travelers who have already completed the check-in procedure can afford to arrive at the airport a little later.

For many now, the first association is items that are usually sent in luggage: mobile chargers, some personal items, a wallet, etc. But we are talking about the documents required for the flight. First of all, you need to take a passport and a ticket to the airport. For domestic flights, regular passports will be checked, but for boarding an international flight, foreign ones.

Quite often, trips abroad require the presence of another travel document - a visa. It is obtained by the passenger at embassies or visa centers. But there are a number of countries that put visa stamps directly at the airport.

Check-in for a flight

The answer to the question, how long before departure you need to be at the airport in order to check in with a minimum of worries and unnecessary fuss, is approximately the same for most airlines: at least 2 hours before departure.

Registration for foreign flights ends 40 minutes before departure, in rare cases - an hour. Check-in for flights within our country ends 30-40 minutes before the flight. Usually, information about the exact time of completion of this procedure is provided by the air carrier's information service or reported on its official website. Boarding stops approximately 25 minutes before departure. Therefore, if the traveler arrives for check-in or boarding later than this time, then his are considered latecomers and are not allowed to board the aircraft.

Unpleasant to be among the late passengers

Many airlines now offer online check-in. The passenger only needs to enter his data and receive boarding pass. Electronic registration is available on the websites of air carriers, and less often on the website of airports.

The main advantage of such an online procedure is that it is already available 24 hours before departure, so that travelers have the opportunity to deal with this procedure at any convenient time. Many are also attracted to the fact that they can avoid the queues that always accompany check-in. Since the boarding pass is issued in advance, the passenger has the opportunity to independently choose the most convenient seats on board the aircraft.

But check-in via the Internet is not available for all routes and not at all airports. Also, passengers cannot pass it:

• accompanying persons with disabilities;
• transporting works of art;
• transporting animals;
• with which a small child flies on a free ticket.

Screening at the airport

A mandatory procedure before boarding the aircraft is the inspection carried out by the security service. This regulation is valid worldwide to ensure maximum traveler safety. The purpose of this procedure is to check that the baggage and hand luggage does not contain prohibited or dangerous items.

Travelers should be aware that at some airports baggage inspection is carried out without the presence of a passenger. This rule applies if the passenger simultaneously receives a boarding pass and checks in baggage. In this case, only the contents of hand luggage will be examined in front of the passenger, and even then just before boarding.

Now there are still no uniform standards regarding the rules for carrying baggage on board an aircraft. Many nuances vary depending on the country and the chosen airline. But there are a number of rules that are the same for all states and air carriers. This includes a list of items and substances that are not allowed to be carried on an aircraft. You can get acquainted with them on the website of any airline. This mainly concerns explosives and gases, flammable liquids, toxic and oxidizing substances and weapons. Things are a little more complicated with what you can take into the cabin as hand luggage. In case of any doubt, you should check in advance the list of things that the selected airline allows you to carry on board. Passengers should also be aware that liquids can only be transported in the cabin in strictly limited quantities. Airport authorities and airlines reserve the right to introduce additional restrictions for passengers. You just need to be ready for this.

It is best for leisurely passengers to be at the airport at the start of check-in.

Two hours before departure- This best time for domestic flights. But if the passenger has already checked in for the flight, then he may even arrive at the airport a little later. Do not forget that you must be at the airport before departure in Russia before the check-in is completed, and it ends about 40 minutes before the flight. Well, traffic jams are a natural factor in our country that affects the arrival time at the airport.

How long to arrive at the airport for an international flight

With international flights, things are somewhat more complicated. Usually, before the flight, passengers need to go through customs control, then check-in, and at the end of everything - present documents at the passport and visa control. Upon arrival, the traveler goes through the same procedures, only with the understanding that they follow in reverse order. The check-in time before the flight departure may increase slightly, so it is recommended to be at the airport at least 3 hours.

What other reasons should you arrive at the airport earlier?

It is worth considering the fact that at an unfamiliar airport it may take a lot of time to find all the necessary authorities. Some major airports have a very serious checkpoint at the entrance, due to which a queue can also form.

Finding the right authority takes time

Additional time will also be required for passengers who wish to pack their luggage on site. Shoppers who intend to wander around the Duty Free hall should also be on the alert.

How to reduce the time of passing formalities at the airport

In order to avoid trouble upon arrival at the airport, it is enough to follow a few simple rules. To begin with, you should make sure that there are no items and substances in your baggage and carry-on baggage that are prohibited for transportation, or that may be considered potentially dangerous. You should also print out in advance all the necessary flight documents that were issued online. And the last advice applies to those who have all the necessary documents on hand and are traveling light (without checked baggage) - go straight to security and then just wait for the landing to start.

What services can be obtained while waiting for boarding

In addition to the generally accepted procedures (check-in, transfer, baggage delivery), passengers can no extra charge:

• go to the mother and child room;
• make a couple of phone calls and get free drinks (if the flight is delayed by more than 2 hours);
• request a hot meal (if the flight is delayed by more than 4 hours);
• get a hotel room and a transfer to it (if the flight is delayed for more than 8 hours);
• deposit luggage.

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memo online registration per flight:

Now passengers can not waste their time standing in line at the check-in desk at the airport. Anyone can check in for a flight before arriving at the airport using a personal computer, mobile phone, tablet or smartphone.

Online registration is quick and easy, taking between one and four minutes. In addition, you have the opportunity to independently determine the place on the plane. Upon completion of check-in, you will receive a boarding pass on your mobile phone (as an SMS) or by e-mail.

Currently, the online registration procedure is very popular. This service is provided by most Russian airlines, saving customers from a long check-in at the airport.

The relatively recent introduction of this service has not prevented it from gaining high demand among both domestic and transatlantic airline passengers in such a short period of time.

Main advantages electronic registration:

Significant time savings, as there is no need to stand in line for passenger check-in, and the choice best place in airplane.

Self check-in luggage. Upon arrival at the airport, the actions with checked baggage will be clear and simple: either you hand it over at the check-in desk (without a queue), or leave it at the counter.

Round-the-clock availability: at any convenient time, a passenger can check in for a flight.

What do you need to have on hand for online registration?

Passport data (full name, series and number of the passport, by whom and when issued).

Booking/flight number.

E-ticket number.

If you are traveling with an infant, the choice of seat in the cabin will be limited.

After entering all the necessary data in the form, an electronic boarding pass will open. Save and print it, as it is presented when boarding the plane. Moreover, registration of hand luggage is not required. But you should pay attention to the rules for registering cargo, which may differ in different airlines. If you are traveling by air for the first time, check out what is considered hand luggage, as well as the list of allowed and prohibited items and weight limits.

It is worth noting that the online check-in procedure, its restrictions and rules are in most cases almost the same in all airlines, but it is still better to resolve emerging issues in advance to avoid unpleasant situations.

If you receive an SMS with a check-in notification on your tablet or mobile phone in the form of a barcode, then upon arrival at the airport you can go to the self-check-in terminal equipped with a scanner, present the barcode for scanning and print your boarding pass, or go to the check-in counter and get your boarding pass .

If you received your boarding pass by email, you just need to print it. Even if you don't have that option, don't worry. Upon arrival at the airport, go to the check-in desk and inform that you have already been checked in for the flight. Your data is already in the airline's database, and it will take a few seconds to print your boarding pass.

How can I check in my luggage in this case?

For most passengers who have resorted to online check-in, the following question arises: “What to do with checking in luggage upon arrival at the airport?”. It turns out that by going through online check-in, you can immediately check in your luggage, indicating the number of bags that will be taken with you on the flight. Also, many airlines provide passengers with the opportunity to pay for baggage check-in through their official websites. Once you have checked in your ticket and luggage online, upon arrival at the airport, you must go to the Drop Off counter where you can leave your luggage. The airline employee will print special tags, attach them to the bags, and then place them on the conveyor belt.

Requirements and conditions for online registration:

Check-in must start 23 hours and end 2 hours before departure.

Before proceeding with online check-in, you need to make sure that you have an e-ticket and a confirmed booking.

Online check-in is available for all passengers, except for the following categories:

Passengers traveling with infants (under two years of age) who do not occupy a separate seat;

Passengers who have warned that they may need medical assistance or special services;

Passengers under 16 years of age traveling alone;

Passengers with animals;

Passengers who have issued air tickets through travel agencies;

Passengers carrying special or dangerous cargo;

When buying group tickets (more than nine people).

The weight and dimensions of hand luggage should not exceed the established norm.

If you are planning to travel with luggage, it is best to check it in at any check-in counter or baggage drop-off desk. You must present your boarding pass at check-in.

You must arrive at the boarding gate no later than the time indicated on your boarding pass.

Documents must be presented before boarding.

Please remember that you will need to show your passport and printed boarding pass to pass through passport control and security checks and before boarding.

Each passenger before boarding the aircraft must go through the registration process having its own rules and limited time. Where and when the passenger should go through pre-flight formalities at Sheremetyevo International Airport.

The main air harbor of Russia has 6 terminals:

1. A- designed to serve business aviation;
2. B- the very first airport terminal, which until recently was called Sheremetyevo-1;
3. C— international class terminal, closed for renovation in 2017;
4. D- opened in 2009, better known as Sheremetyevo-2;
5. E- was launched in 2010, specializes in international flights;
6. F- in its left wing there is a hall for receiving delegations and officials of the first magnitude.

Not everything is as complicated as it might seem at first glance - at Sheremetyevo, terminals and check-in counters are located very conveniently. Arriving at the airport 2 hours before departure, the passenger is guaranteed to have time to come to all the procedures, even there will be time to visit a cafe or duty free shop.

Check-in rules for domestic and international flights

Check-in takes time, so you should arrive at the airport well in advance, the time of departure on the ticket is indicated by the regional . Being late for check-in even for one minute, you can lose the right to fly. Check-in starts 2 hours before departure and ends 45 minutes. Approaching the check-in desk, you must present a ticket and an identity document, which is indicated on the ticket. In addition, when flying abroad, you need a passport and other documents provided for by the legislation of the selected country (visa, invitation, etc.).

Seat changes

The airline may at your own discretion change the place of boarding in the passenger cabin, guided by the technical features of air transportation, which will be displayed in the boarding pass issued at check-in.

Electronic registration

Each passenger can check in online independently, without leaving their home or office. This procedure allows you to complete all the formalities slowly, thereby saving precious minutes before departure, which, as usual, are never enough. The main advantage of electronic check-in is its duration, as a rule, it starts at least a day and ends 45 minutes before departure ( This time may vary for different carriers. ).

For passengers who are constantly late, electronic check-in, which can be done even from a smartphone on the way to the airport, has become a real find and saves time. Upon completion of the electronic check-in, the passenger can print the boarding pass on their printer or at the airport at the self-service terminal. Upon arrival at the airport, you can immediately proceed to the boarding, if the passenger has luggage, then it must be checked in at the check-in desk or DROP OFF.

If you're late

Many airports have check-in desks for late passengers - international Airport Sheremetyevo does not provide such a service. To guarantee getting on your flight, you should not be late, check-in is done on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online scoreboard

This service displays in real time everything that happens in Sheremetyevo. Passengers seeing off and meeting flights can see all the necessary information from any computer, smartphone or even mobile phone - arrived flights, the time remaining until the end of check-in and departure, as well as information about delayed and delayed flights.

Check-in for major airlines

Major air carriers operating at Sheremetyevo have its representative offices and registration desks .

Nord Wind

Nordwind is the second company, after Aeroflot, in terms of the number of passengers served at Sheremetyevo. The main specialization of the airline "Northern Wind" is charter flights, which are carried out to popular tourist destinations.

Royal Flight

Royal Flight this company is engaged in charter transportation of passengers, flights are carried out from terminals E and F. Electronic registration on the website from 07/14/2017 due to technical reasons temporarily suspended.

Onur Air

The Onur Air carrier has been operating in Sheremetyevo since 2014 and operates mainly charter flights commissioned by travel companies. The company's fleet consists of Airbus A320, A321 and A330 aircraft, which depart from terminals E and F.

Alitalia

This company has been operating at the airport since 2015 and operates direct regular flights on the route Russia - Italy (Sicily, Catania, Tuscany, Pisa and Palermo). The main workplace of the carrier is Terminal D .

Aeroflot

This company is the largest carrier of not only domestic, but also international air traffic at the airport. Departures are carried out from all operating terminals. In terminals D and E, passengers can go through the check-in procedure on their own, for this self-service kiosks .

air france

This carrier since July 15, 2017, due to the increase in the number of flights, moved to terminal E , which is located between terminals F and D opposite the AEROEXPRESS station building. New check-in and baggage check-in desks have also been installed there.

If you are late for the end of registration for one minute, you can not get on the plane! Pre-flight formalities are not a bureaucratic procedure, but necessary measure , which ensures flight safety on domestic and international flights. After reading this article, each passenger will choose the most convenient check-in method for himself, and convenient online services will make this choice as convenient and simple as possible.

Air travelers who travel for the first time in their lives are wondering how to fly by plane, what are the rules and nuances. Although this is not difficult, in order to feel more confident, it is better to stock up on the necessary knowledge and advice on the eve of the flight.

The step-by-step instruction, up to the end of the journey, has several strictly sequential steps:

• check-in;
• baggage check-in;
• security screening;
• passport control;
• waiting for boarding;
• boarding the liner;
• flight;
• passport control at the destination airport;
• baggage claim and exit.

Important! Complete stages are completed only when performing international flights. On domestic flights, the procedure has been simplified. In particular, there is no border control of passports.

check-in

To describe how the boarding of the plane takes place step by step, you need to start with registration. So, if a passenger can say to himself: “This is my first time flying on an airplane,” then he already knows that he must arrive at the airport. At the same time, in major cities there may be several airports and terminals. The name of the airport and the terminal number are indicated on the ticket, which must be carefully examined.

Having reached the airport, you need to find an electronic scoreboard in its hall, which contains information about flights departing in the near future. Usually the scoreboard is placed near the entrance in a conspicuous place. The English version of the name is "Departures". To find your way, you need to look for your flight number in the list, then its current status along the line.

Important! You cannot navigate by the destination airport and departure time. Different flights may fly to the same city, and times sometimes change.

State	Meaning	Passenger actions
Check-in, check-in open, open	Registration in progress.	You can go to the registration desks, the numbers of which are indicated right there. Usually there are several.
Delayed	The flight is delayed. Here are the hours of the expected departure. But these are not registration opening hours, it will start earlier.	If the time of the delayed departure does not appear, you need to go to the airline counter to find out more information.
Canceled	Flight cancellation.	Contact the representative office of the airline, they may offer to fly on another flight.
Empty column	Check-in is not yet open due to the early arrival of the passenger.	Wait at the airport until check-in opens.
Boarding	Boarding has begun.	Registration completed. The passenger can contact the representatives of the airline. Some airports have counters for late arrivals. But there is no guarantee that you will still be able to get on the plane.

There are three options for registration:

• at the registration desk;
• in the terminal for self-registration;
• over the Internet from home.

Check-in at the airport

At the indicated check-in counters, the passenger presents his ticket with a passport. Sometimes, on international flights, they check the presence of a visa of the country of destination, they may be asked to present a return ticket and even a bank card used to pay for the travel document. Procedure for check-in and boarding electronic ticket is no different. The only difference is that at the registration desk it is enough to show your passport without presenting a ticket.

After that, the passenger will be given a boarding pass, which contains important information:

• boarding gate number (Gate);
• place in the cabin of the liner;
• landing hours.

Important! The start time of registration procedures at the airport is 3 hours before departure, the end time is 40 minutes before the departure of the aircraft.

Passengers in transit are also issued a boarding document for a connecting flight.

The second way to check in at the airport is at the self check-in machine. It is necessary to find the terminal of the airline with which the air traveler flies. It looks like mobile phone bill payment terminals and other services, only the airline logo will be on the device. There, the surname, ticket code are entered step by step, you may need to scan your passport, then you are asked to select a seat. The boarding pass will be automatically printed with the same information as the one issued at the check-in counters.

Through the Internet

Online registration is available even by mobile phone. It opens at different times for different carriers. At least a day before the departure of the aircraft, and for some companies - 1 month. On the website of the air carrier, you need to find the “Check-in” button or tab and gradually enter the ticket code, personal data, and select the seat you like. The process ends with the printing of the boarding pass.

You can also print your boarding pass at the electronic terminals of the airport or ask at the check-in counter.

Important! Any method of electronic registration is not suitable for travelers flying with animals, accompanying disabled people. According to the rules of individual air carriers, it is impossible to check in at the terminals with children under the age of two.

Baggage check-in and hand luggage

Luggage is left at the check-in counters, regardless of the check-in method. For passengers who have already checked in online, there are special baggage drop desks - "Drop off", where suitcases are accepted according to an accelerated procedure. With the usual method of check-in at the counters, baggage is also accepted at the same time. Suitcases will be weighed and tagged. The baggage receipt is also issued to the passenger. Often it is pasted on the boarding pass. It can be used to identify your suitcase. Then the luggage will be sent for loading onto the aircraft along the conveyor belt.

Baggage allowance must be clarified when purchasing a ticket. Hand luggage is also weighed, tagged and returned to the passenger. As a rule, its weight should not exceed 5-8 kg.

What you need to do to avoid problems when checking in your baggage:

1. Weigh the suitcase and if its weight exceeds the norm, shift individual items into hand luggage without violating the baggage rules.
2. Learn in advance the rules for transporting fragile and oversized cargo that must be securely packaged. In this case, you may need to independently carry oversized baggage to another counter - "Oversized baggage desk".

security screening

At Russian airports, passport control is usually carried out first, then security screening. In many foreign airports, the opposite is true: security is examined first.

Screening before the flight is a thorough check by airport employees of the personal belongings of the passenger - what is with them and in hand luggage. Outerwear, often shoes, belts, watches must be removed and placed on a conveyor belt that will carry them through the scanning machine. The passenger himself is sent to pass through the frame of the metal detector.

1. Take plastic containers, put bags, clothes and other things there, place them on a conveyor belt.
2. Check if you have with you - liquids in vessels exceeding 100 milliliters in volume, piercing and cutting objects, etc. All this is packed into luggage, handed over at the check-in counters. Baby food and essential medicines are carried as an exception.
3. A passenger with a pacemaker alerts a security officer. He will be searched in person by a worker of the same gender without going through a metal detector.

Important! During the security screening, the passenger must be as serious as possible. Remember that jokes about bombs, weapons, etc. can be taken as a reason to take him off the flight.

International flights

The main difference between pre-flight screening on international flights is the passage of customs control. If the passenger does not carry with him items subject to customs declaration, he goes through the "green corridor".

If there is cash currency (or rubles) in the amount equivalent to 10 thousand US dollars, valuables, etc., according to the rules of transportation, a declaration is filled in the "red corridor" of the customs.

Important! It is obligatory to fill in the declaration before check-in for the flight.

Passport control

Border control of passports is carried out for international flights. It is usually labeled "Passport control". Here you need to show the border officer your passport with a boarding pass. He will check the document against the database: does the air traveler have obstacles to leaving the country. Then he will put a stamp there about the place and date of crossing the border.

departure zone

There are cafes, restaurants, duty free shops in the departure waiting area, but first you need to:

1. Find your boarding gate (Gate). His number is sometimes changed. This is announced over the loudspeaker and duplicated on information stands.
2. Remember the location of your Gate and then walk around the pre-flight area, remembering to return strictly to the time indicated in the boarding document (Boarding time).

Landing

When boarding begins, the required Gate will display the flight number and the name of the destination airport. The passenger must make sure that this is their flight and show their passport with a boarding pass at the exit. The larger side of the ticket will be torn off, the other side must be kept until you arrive at your final destination and receive your suitcases.

There are two ways to get on the plane:

• they are taken by bus to the liner, where they climb the ladder;
• pass through the telescopic "sleeve" directly into the aircraft.

Important! If delivery to the plane is made by bus, it is beneficial not to rush, but to go at the end. The apron bus will be waiting for all passengers. When landing through the “sleeve”, it is better to go first and calmly find your seat.

On board the aircraft, the flight attendants will show you where the passenger seat is. Personal items are stored in the luggage rack above the seat. If there is no space in the luggage rack above your seat, you can use other shelves.

Now that the check-in and boarding is complete, it's time to enjoy your air travel.

Flight

While on board the liner, you must follow the general rules and instructions received on the plane:

• fasten seat belts when required;
• do not get up from your seats during takeoff and landing, getting into turbulence zones;
• no smoking, etc.

Depending on the level of service, breakfast, lunch or dinner, drinks will be offered. If it is a low-cost carrier, then for an additional fee. On board there are newspapers, magazines, sometimes monitors with video entertainment, blankets, kits for children.

Important! During takeoff and landing, it can block the ears. Lozenges or chewing gum can help relieve discomfort.

Passing control upon arrival

After the completion of the flight, if it was an international flight, there are three types of procedures for obtaining permission to cross the border:

• visa on arrival;
• filling out an immigration card;
• passport control.

Visa on arrival

At the airports of those countries where a similar procedure is provided for Russians, you need to go directly from the plane to the “Visa on arrival” counters. Then - the usual control of passports.

Filling out an immigration card

For states that require a completed immigration card from every foreigner, its form is most often issued on board the liner at the end of the flight. Filled in on English language indicating the purpose of the visit to the country, the time of stay, the address of the hotel or apartment, the number of the arriving flight, etc. Forms can also be obtained after leaving the plane, near special counters next to passport control.

Passport control

In a number of countries, the passenger immediately goes to Passport control. Here, a foreign passport with a boarding pass and a visa (obtained in advance or upon arrival), an immigration card (if required) are presented. An airport employee checks the documents, puts a mark in the passport about crossing the border. Sometimes, in accordance with the rules of entry into the country, you will be asked to show return tickets, medical insurance, etc.

Important! Foreigners should queue up at the Foreign Passports or All Passports counters.

Receipt of baggage

Following the signs "Baggage" or "Luggage", the passenger goes to the baggage conveyors. On the information board of large airports, the number of the arrived flight and the number of the baggage conveyor will be indicated. If there are doubts about the belonging of the suitcase, the numbers are checked baggage tag and issued at check-in to the passenger.

Oversized baggage is issued at separate counters.

Important! If the passenger has items subject to customs declaration, he passes through the "red corridor" of customs. The rest go through the "green".

Transfer at a transit airport

Flights can be operated with connections on one ticket. A passenger who has received a boarding pass for the next flight at the airport of departure should follow the signs to the transfer zone (Transfer).

1. There is no need to receive luggage upon arrival at the intermediate airport, it will be reloaded onto another airliner.
2. If the first plane is late, you need to contact the counter where transfer passengers are registered. There you will be asked to take the next flight.
3. For Schengen states, passport control is only mandatory if the intermediate and final destination is in the Schengen countries.
4. If the boarding pass is not issued at the airport of departure, it is received at the transit area of ​​the intermediate airport. You just need to go to the transfer desk with your ticket and passport.
5. You need to wait for your flight in the transit zone, which is also the departure zone, with cafes, restaurants and shops.

Important! When transferring at airports in some countries (for example, the United States), a transit visa is required, and passengers are forced to collect luggage.

When two separate tickets for a connecting flight are purchased, different rules apply:

1. At the point of departure, check-in is only possible for one flight.
2. Upon arrival at the intermediate airport, you must go through passport control and collect your luggage. Then the check-in and boarding procedure is repeated in full with the second ticket. Sometimes you will need to move to a nearby terminal or even to another airport.
3. If you are late for the next flight, the ticket will be lost.

It is better for a passenger flying on an airplane for the first time, if possible, to choose a flight without transfers or with a connection on one ticket.