If you check in at the airport, you may print your boarding pass from a self-service kiosk near check-in, or an airline representative can print one for you at the check-in counter. If you lose your pre-printed boarding pass or misplace the link, you can reprint your boarding pass when you get to the airport.

To get your international boarding pass at the airport in 2026, you usually have three options: a self-service kiosk, the airline's mobile app, or the check-in counter. Even if you check in online, many airlines require a "document check" for international travel to verify your passport and visa. You can often do this at a kiosk by scanning your passport; the machine will then print your boarding pass and bag tags. However, if the kiosk cannot verify your documents—or if you are traveling to a country with complex entry requirements—you will be directed to the full-service counter. In 2026, many major hubs like London Heathrow or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson have introduced biometric "Face-Boarding"; after a one-time document verification at the counter or kiosk, your face becomes your boarding pass at the gate. It is highly recommended to arrive at least 3 hours early for international flights to allow for these manual document verification steps, which cannot always be completed via a mobile app.