Air China online check-in: when it opens and closes
Air China online check-in opens 36 hours before departure and closes 3 hours before departure. The times change with the route, airport or fare, as the table below shows.
- Online check-in opens
- 36 hours before departure
- Online check-in closes
- 3 hours before departure
- Where to check in
- Air China website or mobile app
- Last verified
Open Air China online check-in (m.airchina.com.cn)
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When does Air China online check-in open?
Air China online check-in opens 36 hours before the scheduled departure time.
When does Air China online check-in close?
Air China online check-in closes 3 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air China check-in times by route and fare
| Applies to | Opens | Closes | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| International | 36 hours before | 3 hours before | Standard international flights |
| Domestic | 48 hours before | 60 minutes before | Domestic flights open at 20:00 two days before departure and close 1 hour before departure |
| US departures | 24 hours before | 3 hours before | Flights departing from the United States |
What Air China says
These times come from pages published by Air China, last checked on November 5, 2026. Airlines change their rules, so confirm on the airline's page before you travel.
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International flights: You can check in online 36 hours before departure
Source: airchina.us
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Domestic flights: You can check in online from 20:00 two days before
Source: airchina.us
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