Check-in and Baggage Advice

Check-in times vary depending on your airline and destination. We recommend passengers check with their airline, tour operator or travel agent for their airline's check-in desk opening times.

Passengers are advised to check in at the airport at least three hours before a charter flight and two hours before a scheduled flight.

Please note: there is no need to arrive any earlier than 3 hours prior to your flight departure time.

Online Check-in

We'd recommend passengers check in online where possible. Most airlines allow you to check in, choose your seats and print your boarding passes before you fly. To find out more, please contact your airline, tour operator or travel agent.

Passengers who have checked in online, do not have hold luggage and received their boarding passes can head straight to security.

Baggage Allowance

Rules on bag size and weight can differ between airlines and tour operators. Baggage allowances depend on factors including fare paid, class of travel, route, aircraft type, government regulations, and their own commercial and health and safety policies.

We recommend passengers check their baggage allowances with their airline when booking to avoid confusion or complications at check-in.

Remember: 

• You must pack all your bags yourself. Do not allow anyone to tamper with them or take gifts on behalf of others.
• Ensure your bags are clearly labelled with your name and your destination address.
• Never leave your baggage or personal belongings unattended in the terminal building, as this is a security risk. If bags are found unattended, they may be removed or destroyed.

Twilight Bag Drop

Jet2.com:

If you're flying before midday and have already checked-in online, you can use the Twilight Check-in service. You can check in anytime from 28 days and no later than 24 hours before your flight, via the Jet2.com website or app. Your bags can be dropped off between 16:30 and 21:00 the evening before your morning flight. For more information, please visit the Jet2.com website.

TUI:

If your flight is before midday, has a TOM or BY flight number, you can check your bags in on the day before you're due to fly between 16:00 and 21:00. Please note that if you’re travelling to Melbourne, Florida, day before bag drop is not available. For more information, please visit the TUI website.

Oversized Baggage

We advise passengers to inform their airline or tour operator about any oversized or unusual size items of baggage well in advance of their departure. At check-in you will be advised to use our dedicated oversized luggage baggage belt.

Luggage Wrap

Situated next to our Passenger Assistance Desk at the check-in area, our luggage wrapping service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is great for ensuring that your bags remain in good condition.

Luggage Storage

If you wish to leave items at the airport, there is luggage storage located at the Oversized Baggage desk (before going through security near Passenger Assistance).

All items are accepted at the discretion of the attendant and dependant upon the following:

• Security screening
• Baggage size and weight
• Available storage space
• Public safety and hygiene

The left luggage desk is open 24 hours a day. Luggage is charged at £8 per piece per 24 hours.

Restricted Items

Passengers can find a list of restricted items on the CAA's website here.