Check in your bags the night before -

four airlines now offering daily Twilight Bag Drop service

Twilight Bag Drop

The Twilight Bag Drop service is available daily to passengers flying with Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com, and British Airways.

The free service allows passengers on morning flights to come to the airport the night before to check in their luggage, meaning they can head straight to security on the day of their flight.

The time at which you're able to come in and drop off bags varies from airline to airline. Full information is in the table below.

AirlineDays offeredHours of operationDeparture time
RyanairMonday - Sunday17:00 - 21:00Before 08:00
easyJetMonday - Sunday16:00 - 21:00Before 12:00
Jet2.comMonday - Sunday16:30 - 21:00Before 12:00
British AirwaysMonday - Sunday16:00 - 20:00Before 12:00

Please note, if you want to use the Twilight Bag Drop service with Jet2.com you must check in online at least 24 hours before your flight.

Twilight Bag Drop - for all airlines

To use Twilight Bag Drop you must have completed check in and have a boarding pass.

The lead booker must be present when bags are being dropped off, and while they can drop off up to six bags on behalf of others they are travelling with, it's important to note they'll need to bring everyone's passports and boarding passes with them.

If you need any further information on the Twilight Bag Drop service you should contact your airline directly.

It's important to note that if you're checking-in luggage on the day of your flight you should ensure you arrive at the airport for your check-in desk opening.

Hand luggage rules

Hand luggage rules

Do you know the dos and don'ts of airport security? Check out our complete guide on what you can and can't take in your hand luggage.

Read more here

When to arrive at the airport

When to arrive at the airport

Top tip - always arrive at the airport for your check-in desk opening. Not sure when this is? Good job we've got a guide for that.

Check out your check-in desk time