Bag drop
Here are the options of what you can do with your bags after you've checked in online and have your boarding pass.
Travelling with a carry-on bag
If you've checked in online, have your boarding pass and are only bringing your included 10kg carry-on bag (7 kg carry-on bag for regional flights*), you can go straight to security.
Please make sure your carry-on bag meets the size and weight limits to avoid fees.
*Flights operated by Emerald Airlines with flight numbers in the range EI 3000–EI 3999)
Travelling with a carry-on bag
If you've checked in online, have your boarding pass and are only bringing your included 10kg carry-on bag (7 kg carry-on bag for regional flights*), you can go straight to security.
Please make sure your carry-on bag meets the size and weight limits to avoid fees.
*Flights operated by Emerald Airlines with flight numbers in the range EI 3000–EI 3999)
Checking in bags
If you've checked in online and have your boarding pass, you have a couple of options:
- Avoid queues by dropping your baggage at the Express Bag Drop kiosk at the airport at select airports (Dublin, Cork, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester Terminal 2 and Paris.)
- Check your bags in at the airport check-in desks.
Checking in bags
If you've checked in online and have your boarding pass, you have a couple of options:
- Avoid queues by dropping your baggage at the Express Bag Drop kiosk at the airport at select airports (Dublin, Cork, London Heathrow, Birmingham, Manchester Terminal 2 and Paris.)
- Check your bags in at the airport check-in desks.
How to add carry on bags or extra bags
You will be able to add extra carry-on or checked bags through Manage Booking on aerlingus.com or our app.
How to add carry on bags or extra bags
You will be able to add extra carry-on or checked bags through Manage Booking on aerlingus.com or our app.
Evening before bag drop
Between April and September, once you've checked in, you can drop off your bags the evening before your flight. Recommended if you live nearby or staying close to the airport.
Dublin Airport
For flights between 05:30–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 16:00–22:00.
Cork Airport
For flights between 06:00–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:30–19:30.
Edinburgh Airport
For flights between 07:00–12:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:45–19:45.
Convenience
One family member can handle this for the whole group, making your departure smoother and more convenient.
Evening before bag drop
Between April and September, once you¿ve checked in, you can drop off your bags the evening before your flight. Recommended if you live nearby or staying close to the airport.
Dublin Airport
For flights between 05:30–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:00–22:00.
Cork Airport
For flights between 06:00–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 16:30–19:30.
Edinburgh Airport
For flights between 07:00–12:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:45–19:45.
Convenience
One family member can handle this for the whole group, making your departure smoother and more convenient.
Evening before bag drop
Did you know that if you’re flying between April and September, you can check in online and drop your bags off the evening before your flight?
If you live nearby or are staying close to the airport, it’s the perfect way to make your morning more relaxed. No bags, no rush, just a calmer start and maybe even a little extra sleep.
Skip early airport queues
With so many early flights, airport queues build up quickly. But there’s a simple way to skip the stress. Did you know that if you’re flying between April and September, you can check in online and drop your bags off the evening before your flight? If you live nearby or are staying close to the airport, it’s the perfect way to make your morning more relaxed. No bags, no rush, just a calmer start and maybe even a little extra sleep.
Dublin Airport
For flights between 05:30–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 16:00–22:00.
Cork Airport
For flights between 06:00–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:30–19:30.
Edinburgh Airport
For flights between 07:00–12:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:45–19:45.
Convenience
One family member can handle this for the whole group, making your departure smoother and more convenient.
Dublin Airport
For flights between 05:30–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:00–22:00.
Cork Airport
For flights between 06:00–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 16:30–19:30.
Edinburgh Airport
For flights between 07:00–12:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:45–19:45.
Convenience
One family member can handle this for the whole group, making your departure smoother and more convenient.
Evening before bag drop
Skip early airport queues
With so many early flights, airport queues build up quickly. But there’s a simple way to skip the stress.
Did you know that if you’re flying from Dublin, Cork or Edinburgh airports between April and September, you can check in online and drop your bags off the evening before your flight?
If you live nearby or are staying close to the airport, it’s the perfect way to make your morning more relaxed. No bags, no rush, just a calmer start and maybe even a little extra sleep.
Dublin Airport
For flights between 05:30–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 16:00–22:00.
Cork Airport
For flights between 06:00–08:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:30–19:30.
Edinburgh Airport
For flights between 07:00–12:00, you can drop your bags off the evening before between 17:45–19:45.
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