How can I check in for my Helvetic Airways flight?
You may check-in for your Helvetic Airways flight with the following options:
- Online check-in (Web check-in)
- Mobile check-in
- Ticket counter check-in at the airport
- Evening check-in at the airport
Does Helvetic Airways have online web check-in?
Yes, you may check-in online to receive an email with a mobile boarding pass to add to your mobile device or a printable boarding pass for your Helvetic Airways flight starting 23 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. Online check-in closes three hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. You may use this option if:
- you have an electronic ticket and the first flight is on Helvetic Airways
- you may access your reservation with your confirmation code or e-ticket number
- you are not a special needs passenger (for example an unaccompanied minor)
Can I check hold baggage with the Helvetic Airways online web check-in?: Yes, you may check hold baggage but you must drop them at the airport baggage drop before the check-in deadline for your flight.
Can I pay bag fees with the Helvetic Airways online web check-in?: Yes
Can I select or change my seat with the Helvetic Airways online web check-in?: Yes
Does Helvetic Airways offer mobile check-in?
No. Helvetic Airways does not have a mobile app [April 2020]
Does Helvetic Airways offer self-service kiosk check-in?
No. Helvetic Airways does not offer self-service kiosk check-in.
Does Helvetic Airways offer airport ticket counter check-in?
Yes, you may check-in at the airport ticket counter to receive a printed boarding pass for your Helvetic Airways flight starting 2 hours before your flight’s scheduled departure time. Check-in closes 20 to 60 minutes depending on the airport before your flight’s scheduled departure time.
Can I check hold baggage at the Helvetic Airways airport ticket counter check-in?: Yes
Can I pay bag fees at the Helvetic Airways airport ticket counter check-in? Yes
Can I select or change my seat at the Helvetic Airways airport ticket counter check-in? Yes
Does Helvetic Airways charge a fee for a seat assignment?
Helvetic Airways will charge a fee if you want to select a specific seat from the time the reservation is created until 24 hours before scheduled departure time. Within the 24 hours before scheduled departure time (during check-in time) the airline will randomly assign a seat at no fee. You might be able to change the seat assignment for an open seat at check-in time.
When do I need to check-in for my Helvetic Airways flight?
Minimum check-in time for a Helvetic Airways flight is 20 minutes at Bern (BRN) and 40 to 60 minutes at all other airports.
When do I need to arrive at the airport for my Helvetic Airways flight?
Suggested airport arrival time is 2 hours before scheduled departure time
Minimum required check-in time with carry-on baggage?
- 20 minutes at Bern (BRN) and 40 to 60 minutes before scheduled departure time at all other airports
Minimum required check-in time with checked hold baggage?
- 45 minutes before scheduled departure time
Does Helvetic Airways offer Evening Check-in for following morning flights?
Yes. It is available only at Bern (BRN) and Zurich (ZRH). Evening Check-in allows the passenger to check their hold baggage the evening before their next day morning flight. The following conditions are required to use Evening Check-in:
- Time period is up to 23 hours before flight departure
- Dedicated Evening Check-in time is 19:00-21:00 at Zurich (ZRH) and available only if check-in at Bern (BRN) is open (contact Helvetic Airways Service Centre for details)
- Must use online check-in and receive a boarding pass (on your mobile or printed) to check hold baggage
