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Discover Airlines Check-in and Boarding Pass
Discover Airlines, the Lufthansa Group's leisure carrier based in Frankfurt and Munich, takes passengers through online check-in followed by luggage drop-off at the airport. Opening and closing times differ depending on whether you're flying from Frankfurt, Munich, or a destination airport. This page brings together the deadlines, how the boarding pass works, and the points where travellers regularly get caught out.
Checked on 26 September 2026 on discover-airlines.com
Discover Airlines rules at a glance
| Online check-in opens | 30 hours before departureMunich Airport, fixed times (local time, not relative to departure) |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 60 minutes before departureMunich Airport |
| Bag drop deadline | 23 hours before departureLate evening check-in the day before the flight (Frankfurt and Munich) |
When Discover Airlines check-in opens and closes
Discover Airlines online check-in generally opens 30 hours before departure, according to the airline's published information. It remains available up to a cut-off before takeoff: plan to have it done the night before or that same morning, rather than waiting until you're on your way to the airport.
At the airport, times differ from one hub to another:
| Airport | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Munich (Terminal 2, level 4) | 30 hours before departure | 60 minutes before departure |
| Frankfurt (Terminal 1, Halls A and B) | Counters usually open 3 hours before departure | 60 minutes before departure |
At destination airports, counters may close earlier. The exact time is shown on your booking or on your flight confirmation, and that's the one that counts.
Online, at the kiosks, or at the counter
Several routes lead to the same Discover Airlines boarding pass.
- The airline's website: enter your booking reference and the passenger's name, or log in to your Miles & More account.
- Self-service kiosks: at Frankfurt, self-service check-in and luggage drop kiosks are available in Hall A and Hall B. At Munich, you can check in at any Lufthansa check-in kiosk, on level 4 of Terminal 2.
- Counters: at Frankfurt, Economy Class passengers have extra counters in Terminal 1 (Hall B), zone 14, at counters 441 to 444. Priority check-in is located in Terminal 1 (Hall A), zone 11, at counters 121 to 122.
At Munich, Discover Airlines counters are the Lufthansa counters that also carry the Discover Airlines name: don't look for a separate sign. Because of ongoing modernisation works at Frankfurt Airport, passengers there check in at different zones depending on their travel class.
Your boarding pass: format, seating, special cases
After online check-in, the boarding pass is available as a mobile pass or as a PDF to print. At the airport kiosks, it's printed on paper, and that's the one you scan afterwards at luggage drop-off.
Discover Airlines sells advance seat selection as an add-on: if you're travelling as a group and want to sit together, look into this option when booking rather than at the last minute.
Some situations still go through an agent, as is standard practice at most airlines: infant on lap, pet in the cabin, special assistance, bulky sports equipment, or a flight with a leg operated by another airline. In these cases, go to the counter with plenty of time to spare.
For destinations requiring travel authorisation, passport details and the relevant authorisation (ESTA, AVE or visa depending on the country) are generally requested before the boarding pass is issued. Have the document to hand when you check in.
Luggage: drop-off, the night before, and family check-in
Online check-in doesn't remove the need to go through checked-luggage drop-off. At Frankfurt, you can scan your boarding pass at one of the kiosks in Hall A or Hall B, then attach the luggage tag to the long side of your bag. At Munich, any Lufthansa check-in kiosk can be used for luggage drop-off.
Early drop-off is possible at both Frankfurt and Munich: late evening check-in is open the night before the flight, from 5pm to 8pm, and no earlier than 23 hours before departure. This is useful for an early morning departure or to free up your day.
For families, as an adult family member traveling, you can also check in luggage for other family members, to do this, you will need the travel documents as well as the official identification of the people concerned.
Cabin and checked luggage allowances depend on the fare purchased and the destination: check the 'baggage' line on your confirmation before you travel.
Common issues and what exists elsewhere in the group
Booking reference rejected: it sometimes happens that the booking was issued by a tour operator or travel agency, with a reference different from the one on the ticket. In that case, use the code shown on the airline's document, or your ticket number.
Online check-in unavailable: this is common on itineraries combining several airlines, on group bookings, and on tickets changed at the last minute. The counter then takes over, which is why it's worth arriving early.
Late arrival: once check-in has closed, the airline is not required to accept you, even with a boarding pass already issued; rerouting follows your fare conditions. At both Frankfurt and Munich, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure, and queues can be long during peak season.
Rules vary from one airline to another, even within the same group: see the procedures for Austrian Airlines, those for Brussels Airlines, and, in the German leisure market, the Condor check-in process. Online check-in can also be handled on your behalf by iBoardingPass, which then sends the boarding pass by email.
Frequently asked questions
From when can you check in for a Discover Airlines flight?
Online check-in generally opens 30 hours before departure, according to the airline's published information. At Munich Airport, 30 hours before departure; at Frankfurt, the counters usually open 3 hours before departure.
When does check-in close at Munich and Frankfurt?
At Munich, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. At Frankfurt, the counters also close 60 minutes before departure. At destination airports, closing time may be earlier: always go by the time shown on your booking.
Can you drop off luggage the evening before the flight?
Yes, at both Frankfurt and Munich. Late evening check-in is open the night before the flight, from 5pm to 8pm, and no earlier than 23 hours before departure. At Frankfurt, the kiosks in Halls A and B and counters 441 to 444 (Terminal 1, Hall B, zone 14) can be used; at Munich, the Lufthansa kiosks on level 4 of Terminal 2.
Where are the Discover Airlines counters at Munich?
In Terminal 2, on level 4, at the Lufthansa counters that also carry the Discover Airlines name. Business Class and Premium Economy Class passengers can use the Lufthansa Business Class check-in counters.
Who can use priority check-in at Frankfurt?
Priority check-in is located in Terminal 1 (Hall A), zone 11, at counters 121 to 122, near the Lufthansa First Class area. It's open to Business Class and premium Economy Class passengers, Miles & More HON Circle, Senator and Frequent Traveller members, as well as United MileagePlus Gold, Platinum and Premier members, Aeroplan Super Elite, 75K and 50K members, and ITA Airways Volare Premium and Executive members.
Can you check in luggage for another family member?
Yes, at both Frankfurt and Munich: as an adult family member traveling, you can also check in luggage for other family members, to do this, you will need the travel documents as well as the official identification of the people concerned.
Do you need a paper boarding pass?
If you check in online, your boarding pass is available as a mobile pass or a PDF to print. At the kiosks in Frankfurt and Munich, it's printed on paper, and that's the pass you scan to tag your luggage.
What if online check-in doesn't work?
Make sure you're using the airline's own booking reference rather than one from a travel agent or tour operator. On itineraries combining several airlines, group bookings, or tickets changed at the last minute, check-in is handled at the counter: in that case, arrive well ahead of time, keeping in mind that check-in closes 60 minutes before departure at both Frankfurt and Munich.
Check-in times compared
| Airline | Online check-in opens | Check-in closes |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Airlines | 30 hours before departure | 60 minutes before departure |
| Condor | 24 hours before departure | 45 minutes before departure |
| Eurowings | 72 hours before departure | 40 minutes before departure |
| Hahn Air | 24 hours before departure | 2 hours before departure |
| Lufthansa | 30 hours before departure | - |
Same group: Lufthansa Group
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Sources
- https://www.discover-airlines.com/ca/fr/my-bookings/check-in/check-in-at-the-airport, checked on 26 September 2026
The information on this page is taken from the airlines' official websites and dated item by item.