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Check-in
1. How to check-in for international flights?
Passengers should arrive at the airport within the required time limit. Please bring your valid passport, necessary visas and other valid travel documents that you used during the purchase of your ticket. Be sure to complete all check-in and exit requirements in advance.
2. What is the closing time for check-in on regional and international flights?
For flights originating in Beijing: All of Air China’s Domestic and International flights operate out of T3. Check-in counters for Air China flights will close 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes before departure for international and regional flights. Boarding gates for all flights will close 10 minutes before departure. Customers connecting between Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 or 2, should plan for a minimum connecting time of 2-3 hours depending on the flight.
3. What type of identification is needed during check-in?
For international flights, passengers will need to show a valid passport, necessary visas and other travel documents that you used during the purchase of your ticket. Please be sure that these documents are in your carry-on baggage and not packed in your checked luggage.