Jet2 is one of the UK’s biggest airlines
Kate Lally Content Editor
05:00, 12 Apr 2026
Jet2 has the same message for all passengers(Image: Paul Harvey via Getty Images)
Jet2 has issued an important 12-hour check-in alert to passengers who have flights booked with the carrier this year.
The UK’s third-largest airline has shared crucial guidance for travellers, urging them to check the ‘latest travel information’ on Jet2’s website at least 12 hours before departure to ensure they don’t miss any last-minute updates. The full message to passengers states: “Please check this section of the website at least 12 hours before your flight for the latest flight information. Further information can be found by using the [above] search panel by entering your flight number or route.
“We recommend arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. Please remember – check-in desks close 40 minutes before this.
“In the event of flight disruption our dedicated Operations teams are working hard behind the scenes at our UK-based HQ to get you on your way as soon as possible.”
Jet2 currently flies from around 14 UK airports, including Edinburgh, London Gatwick, and Stansted, as well as Liverpool John Lennon, Belfast International, and Manchester. Those travelling with the airline can reach more than 75 destinations across Europe and further afield. Jet2 also offers a ‘Twilight Check-in’ service, free of charge, which allows passengers to drop off their hold luggage at the airport the evening before they fly.
This means that on the day of departure, you can bypass the check-in desks altogether and head straight through to security, though availability varies depending on your flight time and which airport you’re departing from.
