Qatar online check in and bag drop at Bangkok
Mar 11, 2024, 12:32 am
#1
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Qatar online check in and bag drop at Bangkok
Hi All,
I will be departing BKK on a Sunday evening on QR J and have hours to kill. I'd prefer to spend them in the QR lounge if possible, but acknowledge the usual 3 hr pre-flight check in desk timing. Unfortunately, I will have check in baggage. Does anyone know whether it's possible to check-in online, drop bags at a kiosk and head to the BKK QR lounge well in advance of the check in desk opening? I note that BKK does not seem to be listed as accepting mobile BPs, so it would seem at least a printed PB would be required. Any advice/other ideas much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I will be departing BKK on a Sunday evening on QR J and have hours to kill. I'd prefer to spend them in the QR lounge if possible, but acknowledge the usual 3 hr pre-flight check in desk timing. Unfortunately, I will have check in baggage. Does anyone know whether it's possible to check-in online, drop bags at a kiosk and head to the BKK QR lounge well in advance of the check in desk opening? I note that BKK does not seem to be listed as accepting mobile BPs, so it would seem at least a printed PB would be required. Any advice/other ideas much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Mar 11, 2024, 12:52 am
#2
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 2,155
There was a recent thread of experiences with this. You don’t say how long in advance and which flight etc, but it seems you may be limited to check in opening hours
QR835 BKK - DOH Check-in time
The lounge is also not open 24 hours, current hours appear to be
5–8:35 AM
3:30–8:10 PM
10:30 PM–2:30 AM
QR835 BKK - DOH Check-in time
The lounge is also not open 24 hours, current hours appear to be
5–8:35 AM
3:30–8:10 PM
10:30 PM–2:30 AM
Mar 11, 2024, 2:33 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2020
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QR check-in at BKK opens 4 hours before departure, as per https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co....departure_time
Mar 11, 2024, 6:27 am
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Mar 11, 2024, 5:47 pm
#8
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Thanks KingCanute. Flight is at 18.10 and check out of hotel is 11.00. Given I will have been in BKK for a week, I just want to head to the airport on check out, so potentially have 6 hrs or so. Very helpful to know the QR lounge opening times. Was thinking that with CX and EK lounges also available, I could fill the 6hrs if I can check in early enough.
Mar 11, 2024, 5:53 pm
#10
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Thanks ft101. The Qatar website doesn't include BKK in the lits of mobile BP enabled airports, but I'd be delighted to hear that it is out of date: https://www.qatarairways.com/en/serv...ecking-in.html (Asia and the Pacific: Adelaide, Auckland, Canberra, Chiang Mai, Melbourne, Perth, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Seoul, Sydney, Tokyo)
Mar 11, 2024, 6:10 pm
#11
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This is embarrassing, but I'm actually flying Finnair not QR! Booked some time ago and have been fixated on the QR lounge. In the process Ive somehow conflated the lounge with the carrier. Apologies all - I'll take this to the Finnair forum. The responses have been very helpful (eg, Finnair also opens checkin 4hrs before)
Mar 12, 2024, 3:09 am
#12
Join Date: Aug 2008
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No need to be embarrassed by AY as their flights and service are good; many people fly with them and some choose them over QR! If open you are able to use the QR lounge anyway. I think I flew from BKK once and used the QR lounge. It was however a long walk from the lounge to the gate. Mind you, everything is a long walk at BKK.
And well done in owning up, I muddle flights and destinations too! I guess others do to, more often than they would admit to.
And well done in owning up, I muddle flights and destinations too! I guess others do to, more often than they would admit to.
Apr 16, 2024, 3:43 am
#13
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QR check-in at BKK opens 4 hours before departure, as per https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co....departure_time
Apr 16, 2024, 6:40 am
#14
Join Date: May 2021
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But what time.did check in actually open? That might be helpful for others
