IncyWincy

Flying LHR to Hong Kong. Is it alright to check in with luggage 7 hours before flight at LHR T3? Presumably the desks are open. Thank you.

VXforever

Yes, definitely. VS (unlike most other airlines) don't seem to care much about checking bags too early.

I'm confirming that the desks are in fact open 7 hours before the HKG flight?

Graham Walsh

When I was at LHR on last week, a couple checked in 5.5hrs before their flight to DXB, so should be fine I guess.

IncyWincy

7 hours was fine.

Thanks.

CommanderB

I've never had an issue checking in for the HKG flight even just after check in opens in the morning. Usually they are surprised, but have no issue with it.

TWAnonrev

Related question: I will be arriving in the morning at LHR on VS in upper class with a thirteen hour layover until my evening VS flight which is also in upper class (but separate itinerary, so not booked all the way through). What are my options for dropping my small carry-on bag if I want to go into the city and/or not carry it around all day between flights? Aside from checking in for my second flight super early, are there public lockers in LHR to use? Could I check the bag with the VS lounge (either arrival or departure lounges)? Any other option I'm overlooking? I am familiar with London and the airport otherwise, so I am just looking for advice specific to VS, their lounges, and upper class all of which I am doing for the first time. Thanks.

UKtravelbear

No lockers but the excess baggage company (or somthing of a similar title) will store bags for you. They are located in arrivals near where you emerge from customs in T3.

Neither the CH or Revivals (which in any case closes at 13.00) will store bags for people leaving the airport.

TWAnonrev

Thank you, UKtravelbear. That is helpful to know. I will plan accordingly.