Services
Check-In and Seat Selection
In addition to airport counters, we provide the "Online Check-in" service on our website and the "KIOSK Self Check-In" service at the airport. Please note that some airports require earlier check-in. Learning about the check-in requirements will make the boarding process easier for you.
For codeshare flights operated by other airlines, please check in at service counters of the relevant airlines at Airport.
Online Check-in Service
- Auto Check-in
After completing the reservation and purchasing the ticket, you can apply Auto Check-in in advance at your leisure between 360 days to 48 hours (24 hours to Guam, United States) before the flight. All you need to do is to have relevant travel documents ready, and the system will automatically complete the check-in procedures for you, so that you can enjoy every moment of your trip.
- Online Check-In
The Online Check-in service helps save time at airports. You can check in online between 48 hours to 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Subject to local government regulations, the check in time for flights to the United States (including Guam) is between 24 hours to 60 minutes before departure. Go to Online Check-in, a simple procedure that allow you to save time at airports.
KIOSK Self Check-In
A Self Check-In Kiosk enables you to quickly check-in for an international flight with your passport and then select your seat. You can also check-in other passengers who share your booking record.
We provide the "KIOSK Self Check-In" service at the International airports in Taoyuan, Songshan, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Incheon Seoul, Tokyo Haneda, Tokyo Narita, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Osaka, Okinawa, Frankfurt, Shenzhen, Da Nang and Brisbane for your choice.
Self Baggage Drop (SBD) Service
We provide you with the most convenient SBD service at the International airports in Taoyuan, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo Narita, Fukuoka, Kansai, Brisbane, Nagoya and Frankfurt, please make use of it.
NOTE:
- If you choose to use these devices, it indicates that the airport supports a Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS), which can automatically sort your baggage into the appropriate priority containers based on your cabin class and membership status. You may use these facilities with confidence.
- However, please be reminded that if your itinerary includes codeshare or connecting flights with other airlines, baggage handling procedures may vary between carriers. In such cases, baggage checked through self-service devices may not be guaranteed full priority handling and sorting.
- If you would like your baggage to be clearly tagged with a “First Priority” or “SkyPriority” paper tag or if you are the companions of members eligible for card benefits wish to enjoy priority baggage handling services, we recommend using the staffed check-in counters. This ensures that your baggage receives complete tagging and proper handling throughout your journey.
About Inter Airline Through Check-In
When your journey includes airlines having Inter Airline Through Check-In agreement with China Airlines, you can check in for all of your flights at once. If you have any problems with your check-in for connecting flights, please kindly contact airport ground staff for assistance.
China Airlines has Inter Airline Through Check-In agreement with below airlines:
American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), AeroMéxico (AM), Aerolíneas Argentinas (AR), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways(AZ), JetBlue Airways (B6), British Airways (BA), airBaltic (BT), Air China (CA), Cathay Pacific Airways (CX), China Southern (CZ), Delta Airlines (DL), Air Dolomiti (EN), Etihad Airways (EY), Icelandair (FI), Shanghai Airlines (FM), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Hawaiian Airlines (HA), Hainan Airlines (HU), Japan Airlines (JL), Korean Air (KE), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Lufthansa (LH), LOT Polish Airlines (LO), Swiss International Airlines (LX), Middle East Airlines (ME), XiamenAir (MF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), China Eastern (MU), MIAT Mongolian Airlines (OM), Austrian Airlines (OS), Croatia Airlines (OU), Bangkok Airways (PG), Philippine Airlines (PR), Qantas Airlines (QF), Qatar Airways (QR), Smartwings (QS), TAROM (RO), Scandinavian Airlines (SK), Brussels Airlines (SN), Saudia (SV), Thai Airways International (TG), United Airlines (UA), Air Europa (UX), Vietnam Airlines (VN), Virgin Atlantic Airways (VS), WestJet (WS), Oman Air (WY).
For those passengers holding one ticket contains sectors of China Airlines and other airlines with no stopover enroute, China Airlines will check and tag passengers' baggage through to the ticketed destination.
Please note passengers may need to claim and recheck baggage at transfer airport if that is required by local authority.
For details of baggage through check-in for passengers holding separate tickets, please go to Checked Baggage Information on China Airlines website.
Manual Check-In Counter
You are welcome to perform check-in with the help of our friendly staff members all over the world. To protect your rights and interests, please make sure that your baggage is checked for the correct flight and destination and that your baggage IDs are the same as those on your receipt.
