To check in for an Iberia flight, you can use several methods: online, via mobile app, airport kiosks, counters, or WhatsApp. Online and mobile check-in open 24 hours before departure and close 1 hour before for most flights. You can check in at Iberia.com or through the Iberia app by entering your booking reference and last name. Once checked in, you can choose or change your seat, add baggage, and download your boarding pass to your phone or email.

WhatsApp check-in is available for certain routes, including domestic Spain, the UK, Ireland, Chile, and others. You start by messaging Iberia’s official WhatsApp number, provide your booking code, and receive your boarding pass directly in the app.

If you prefer to check in at the airport, self-service kiosks are available at most major airports. You can print your boarding pass and luggage tags there, then drop your bags at the designated bag-drop counters. Airport counters typically open 3–4 hours before departure and close 45–60 minutes before, depending on the destination. For long-haul or special destinations like Caracas or some U.S. routes, check-in may close up to 75–120 minutes before departure. Iberia recommends arriving at the airport 2–3 hours early for international flights and 1–2 hours early for domestic or short-haul routes.

For passengers requiring visas, special assistance, or traveling with pets or unaccompanied minors, check-in must be completed at the airport desk. Some destinations, like Morocco, Egypt, or the Maldives, also require in-person check-in due to document verification.

If you're traveling without checked baggage, online or app check-in is the fastest method. If you have baggage, allow enough time for drop-off and security. Boarding gates typically close 10 minutes before departure, and Iberia advises reaching the gate well in advance.

To summarize, check in online or through the app starting 24 hours before your flight. Use WhatsApp check-in for select destinations. For airport check-in, arrive early and be aware of cut-off times. Always carry valid ID and any required travel documents.