Check-In Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions
When can I check in for my flight?
If you are travelling with Jetstar, you can check-in online or at the airport. Jetstar's on-airport check-in opens 120 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
If you are travelling with Qanats or Virgin Australia, you must check-in online via their app or website before arriving at the airport. Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia bag drop opens 90 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
If you are travelling with Link Airways, check-in and bag drop opens 90 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
How do I check in for Link Airways flights?
Travellers flying with Link Airways check in at the Northern end of the Check-in Hall. Look for the Link Airways logo.
You will need to bring along photo ID, and the team will check you off on their manifest, provide you with a boarding pass and baggage tag if required for checked luggage.
After handing your checked baggage to Link Airways ground staff, you can head through security to the Departures Lounge. Keep an eye on the flight information screens so you know which gate to attend for boarding.
What can I do if I arrive too early to bag drop for my flight?
If you are already checked in and only have hand luggage, you can go through security and enjoy the comfort and offers in the Departures Hall while you wait for your flight to board.
We recommend you make the most of your day around Launceston but if you do arrive early and you have luggage to drop, there are lockers across the road from the Check-in Hall that start from $8. You can leave your luggage, go through security and then exit again when bag drop opens. You will need to collect your luggage from the locker, complete bag drop and go through security a second time to board your flight.
If you prefer just to wait with your luggage, there is limited seating in the Check-in Hall so make your way to the Arrivals Hall to wait where there is more seating. You can grab a coffee or snack from The Barrow in arrivals (subject to opening times) or a drink or snack from the vending machines.
How do I bag drop oversized luggage?
If you have oversized luggage such as golf bags, surfboards or bicycles, print a baggage tag for your item, bag drop any other checked luggage and head to the oversize baggage belt to the right of the bag drop area.
Please wait for an airline staff member to load your oversize luggage before you head through security.
When can I check in for my flight?
If you are travelling with Jetstar, you can check-in online or at the airport. Jetstar's on-airport check-in opens 120 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
If you are travelling with Qanats or Virgin Australia, you must check-in online via their app or website before arriving at the airport. Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia bag drop opens 90 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
If you are travelling with Link Airways, check-in and bag drop opens 90 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time.
How do I check in for Link Airways flights?
Travellers flying with Link Airways check in at the Northern end of the Check-in Hall. Look for the Link Airways logo.
You will need to bring along photo ID, and the team will check you off on their manifest, provide you with a boarding pass and baggage tag if required for checked luggage.
After handing your checked baggage to Link Airways ground staff, you can head through security to the Departures Lounge. Keep an eye on the flight information screens so you know which gate to attend for boarding.
What can I do if I arrive too early to bag drop for my flight?
If you are already checked in and only have hand luggage, you can go through security and enjoy the comfort and offers in the Departures Hall while you wait for your flight to board.
We recommend you make the most of your day around Launceston but if you do arrive early and you have luggage to drop, there are lockers across the road from the Check-in Hall that start from $8. You can leave your luggage, go through security and then exit again when bag drop opens. You will need to collect your luggage from the locker, complete bag drop and go through security a second time to board your flight.
If you prefer just to wait with your luggage, there is limited seating in the Check-in Hall so make your way to the Arrivals Hall to wait where there is more seating. You can grab a coffee or snack from The Barrow in arrivals (subject to opening times) or a drink or snack from the vending machines.
How do I bag drop oversized luggage?
If you have oversized luggage such as golf bags, surfboards or bicycles, print a baggage tag for your item, bag drop any other checked luggage and head to the oversize baggage belt to the right of the bag drop area.
Please wait for an airline staff member to load your oversize luggage before you head through security.
Travellers on Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all use the self-serve kiosks and bag drop. Find out how below.
Watch the video or review the prompts below to find out how to check in at Launceston Airport.
To begin, simply select your airline and follow the easy on-screen prompts.
You’ll be asked to scan your passport, enter your booking reference or scan your mobile boarding pass.
Confirm you’re not carrying any prohibited items, and select the number of bags you’d like to check in.
You can also change selected seats if you want to.
Once that’s done, your baggage tags will print out.
Just attach the tags to the side handle of your bags, make sure you’re within your baggage allowance, and head over to the auto bag drop.
At all times airlines staff are available to assist you if needed.
If there are additional documents or visa requirements, airline staff will need to review these documents to be able to issue a boarding pass, then you can complete self-service bag drop.
At the bag drop kiosk, place only one bag at a time on its side with the baggage tag facing up. Choose your airline on the screen, scan your boarding pass and follow any prompts on the screen until your bag passes through. If you have more than one bag, follow the same process and when all bags are through, you can head through security.