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Effective immediately and in place for the summer, passengers departing on Aer Lingus flights between 05.45 and 08.00 now have the option of checking in for their flight on the evening prior to departure.

For extra convenience, where passengers are travelling with immediate family, one member of the family can check in and drop bags for the group the evening before. Passports/ID cards are required for all passengers travelling and must also be presented the evening before during check in.

The ‘Evening Before Check-in’ service is available from 16.30 – 19.30.

Information from Aer Lingus:

(Available at Dublin and Cork airports between April and September)

This service is available for customers flying from Dublin and Cork airport on early morning flights during the busy summer schedule. Simply, check in at one of the airport self-service kiosks and drop your bags off the evening before. Ideal for customers who live close to the airport or are staying in an airport hotel.

Dublin airport: For flights between 05:30 and 08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:00 and 19:45.

Cork airport: For flights between 06:00-08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 16:30-19:30.

This service is available for both Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional flights.

For extra convenience, if you are travelling with immediate family, one member of the family can check in and drop bags for the group the evening before. Passports/ID cards are required for all passengers travelling and must also be presented the evening before during check in.