Passengers
Check-in and Passenger Information
Prepare for your journey from Pardubice Airport calmly and without unnecessary stress. On this page, you will find the recommended arrival time, baggage information, check-in details for Ryanair and Smartwings, and basic customs information.
Clear and Simple Terminal
Everything in one place
Fast Check-in
Recommended arrival: 2 hours before departure
Baggage
Limits depend on your airline
Recommended Arrival Time
We recommend arriving at the airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure.
Baggage Check-in
Baggage limits, online check-in and carriage conditions are governed by the rules of the relevant airline.
General Information
Recommended Arrival at the Airport
We recommend arriving at the airport 2 hours before your scheduled departure. Standard check-in closes 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Checked Baggage
Baggage tagged and checked into the aircraft hold. Check-in and weight limits for checked baggage are subject to the conditions of each airline.
Cabin Baggage
Baggage that passengers take with them on board the aircraft. It is subject to the airline’s size and weight limits.
Special Transport and Security
- Transport of liquids: Tips to help speed up security screening are available here.
- Electronics and batteries: Information on the transport of lithium batteries is available here.
- Wheelchairs and mobility aids: For transport information, please contact the handling company at +420 460 002 872.
Check-in — Ryanair
Ryanair requires passengers to complete online check-in in advance. Passengers must check in themselves via the airline’s website or mobile app.
Check-in Window
- From 24 hours before departure
- Until 2 hours before departure
- With a reserved seat, check-in may be available up to 60 days in advance
Boarding Pass
- The boarding pass is accepted in the Ryanair mobile app
- It may also be printed directly at the airport
- Self-printed paper boarding passes may not be supported by the airline
Hand Baggage
Passengers without Priority Boarding may travel with one small personal bag only, which must fit under the seat in front of them.
Check-in, baggage weight limits and baggage dimensions are governed by the current Smartwings rules. We recommend reviewing the airline’s official conditions of carriage before departure.
Check-in
Check-in conditions may vary depending on the specific route, travel agency or fare purchased.
Lite / Basic Fare
- 1 piece of cabin baggage is included
- Checked baggage is not included
- Additional services may be available for an extra fee
Hand Baggage
The basic Smartwings fare includes one piece of cabin baggage on board.
Customs Clearance and Imports
Complete information for passengers in international air transport and postal shipments is available on the official website of the Customs Administration.
Imports from Non-EU Countries
Quantity limits apply when importing selected goods from countries outside the EU. This includes, for example:
- Goods imported occasionally for personal use or as a gift
- Tobacco products
- Alcoholic beverages
- Medicines
Special Regulations
The import, export and transit of certain goods are subject to special regulations. This mainly applies to:
- Travelling with animals and veterinary goods
- Plant-based goods and CITES-listed items
- Weapons, ammunition and explosives
- Addictive substances and cash
Export of Goods and VAT Refund
Export to EU Member States
Apart from prohibitions and restrictions on certain types of exported goods, no export duties or other export charges apply within the EU to goods of a non-commercial nature.
VAT Refund / Tax Free
Foreign individuals from third countries may, subject to statutory conditions, claim a refund of value added tax on goods purchased in the Czech Republic.
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