Kenya Airways online check-in
Flying with Kenya Airways? 1Checkin checks you in on Kenya Airways flights (IATA code KQ) as soon as online check-in opens and emails you the boarding pass, so you don't have to watch the clock.
We have been checking passengers in on Kenya Airways since 2017: more than 80 completed check-ins so far.
When does Kenya Airways check-in open?
Online check-in for Kenya Airways opens 30 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before departure.
Seat selection on Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways lets you choose a seat for free at online check-in. 1Checkin picks a seat that matches your saved preference (window, aisle, front of the cabin).
1Checkin has checked passengers in on Kenya Airways flights departing from Cape Town (CPT), Nairobi (NBO) and Victoria Falls (VFA).
Kenya Airways check-in FAQ
How does automatic check-in for Kenya Airways work?
Forward your Kenya Airways booking confirmation to 1Checkin or add the booking in the app. We check you in as soon as online check-in opens and send the boarding pass to your e-mail.
When does Kenya Airways online check-in open?
Online check-in for Kenya Airways opens 30 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before departure.
Can I choose my seat on Kenya Airways?
Kenya Airways lets you choose a seat for free at online check-in. 1Checkin picks a seat that matches your saved preference (window, aisle, front of the cabin).
How it works
- Forward your booking confirmation to 1Checkin, or add the booking reference in the app.
- 1Checkin checks you in on Kenya Airways the second online check-in opens.
- Your boarding pass lands in the app, ready for the airport, even offline.