On Arrival at the Airport

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On arrival at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, departing passengers will need to check in (if they haven't already done so online) and pass through Security, before they reach the Departure Lounge. Passengers should ensure they are ready to board and at the relevant Departure Gate at the published time.

• Checking in Online
• Checking in at the Airport
• Airline Ticket Desks
• Shops & Restaurants
• Fast Lane
• Tourist Information

Checking in Online

Some airlines now permit passengers to check in for their flights online. Airlines apply their own policies and rules for online check in, for example, some airlines permit online check in for passengers with hand luggage only.  For further information regarding checking in online please contact your airline direct or via their website.

Those passengers checking in online will not need to check in at the airport check in desks. On arrival at the airport, simply proceed directly to Security. Please ensure you follow instructions from your airline carefully, and have any relevant paperwork and valid passport/photographic ID with you.

Passengers checking in online are reminded that it is their responsibility to ensure they arrive at the Departure Gate at the published boarding time, and are advised to allow sufficient time to pass through Security. Liverpool John Lennon Airport recommends that passengers arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure.

Passengers checking in online will be subject to the same security and baggage rules as all other passengers. For more information about Baggage Restrictions and security, please click here.

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Checking in at the Airport

On arrival, passengers checking in at the airport are advised to check the flight information display screens, located throughout the terminal, for the appropriate check in times and check in desk number for your flight. Check in desks are located on the ground floor of the terminal building.

At the check in desk, flight tickets and passports/photographic I.D will be checked, 'hold' baggage weighed and labelled, and a boarding card issued.

You will require your boarding card to proceed through security and when purchasing goods from the tax and duty free shops. You will also need your passport and boarding card when boarding the aircraft at the gate indicated.

Check in times for individual airlines can vary and passengers should check latest details direct with their airline before travel. As a general guide, however, please see below for scheduled airlines flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport:

Liverpool John Lennon Airport recommends that passengers allow a minimum of 2 hours to check in and pass through security processes.

It is the passenger's responsibility to allow sufficient time to check in, pass through Security and arrive at the Departure Gate at the published boarding time.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport cannot accept responsibility for any passengers that miss their flight because they did not allow sufficient time for the checking in and security processes.

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Airline Ticket Desks

All airline ticket desks are situated opposite the check in desks on the ground floor of the terminal building.

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Shops & Restaurants

With a wide variety for shops and restaurants both before and after Security, you're sure to find what you're looking for at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Remember though, if you are a departing passenger anything bought before Security will be subject to the same security rules and restrictions as the rest of your baggage. For example, liquid items in excess of 100ml bought before passing through the Security Search Point will need to be placed in hold baggage, etc. For more information about baggage restrictions and security, please click here.

For more information about the shops and restaurants at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, please click here.

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Fast Lane

Why not make your journey through Liverpool John Lennon Airport even quicker, and take the FAST LANE to security and save time rather than waiting in queues!

Whilst the Airport makes every effort to keep queues to a minimum, for short periods at peak times, queues can develop due to the volumes of passengers and their belongings being security screened.

All passengers now have the option to purchase a Fast Lane ticket in order to reduce the time spent waiting in security queues and enjoy a quicker passage to the departure lounge. And if you decide not to use the ticket, it's valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

For more information, please click here.

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Tourist Information

The Tourist Information Centre can be found on the ground floor of the terminal at the Airport Information Desk. The centre includes information on accommodation and places to visit in Merseyside and the surrounding areas. The centre also sells some popular Liverpool memorabilia.

Merseytravel also has an information point situated adjacent to the Tourist Information Centre.

For more information about Liverpool and the surrounding areas, please click here.

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