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International Check-in Times

Read about our check-in times before you go so we can achieve our on-time performance
Check-in times
Flight NumberRecommended Check-inLatest Check-in with Bags
Domestic to International travel (QF400 and above).

For example, Canberra to Sydney to Singapore.

60 minutes

30 minutes
Check-in for international Qantas operated services at all Australian international airports (QF001-QF399).First/Business

90 minutes

Premium Economy/Economy

120 minutes

First/Business

60 minutes

Premium Economy/Economy

90 minutes

Check-in for international Qantas codeshare services operated by Jetstar at all Australian international airports.120 minutes

60 minutes

Group check-in for domestic to international travel (QF400 and above).

For example, Canberra to Sydney to Singapore.

90 minutes60 minutes
Check-in for international codeshare services at all Australian airports and non-Australian international airports.Contact the operating carrier for their recommended check-in times.
Check-in for international Qantas operated services at non-Australian international airports.Check-in is open between 3 hours and 60 minutes before departure. We recommend that you are checked-in up to 120 minutes before flight departure.
Check-in for partner airline servicesContact the operating carrier for their recommended check-in times.

To check-in for international codeshare services at all Australian airports and non-Australian international airports or partner airline services, we recommend that you contact the operating carrier for their recommended check-in times.

The check-in for international Qantas operated services at non-Australian international airports is open between 3 hours and 1 hour before departure. We recommend that you are checked-in up to 2 hours before flight departure.

View our Airport Guides for more information on check-in operating hours and always ensure that you have all the necessary travel documents, such as passport, visas, customs documents (if applicable), photo identification and that you comply with any applicable quarantine requirements.