- You can drop your bags for any flight at any of our desks from 2 hours prior to departure. However, unless your flight is the first of the day, the counters will already be open and they may let you drop bags early. There will be automated machines for luggage tagging in the check in area that you can use, too.

In 2026, the standard easyJet bag drop desks typically open 2 to 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure. The exact timing can vary slightly depending on the airport; for example, at major hubs like London Gatwick or Manchester, desks often open 3 hours early, while smaller regional airports might open only 2 hours prior. A major "pro-traveler" feature in 2026 is easyJet's Twilight Bag Drop, available at airports like Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, and London Luton. This service allows passengers with early morning flights (usually departing before 12:00 PM) to drop their bags the evening before between 4:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This is a complimentary service that significantly reduces stress on the morning of travel. For all other flights, the bag drop closes strictly 40 to 60 minutes before takeoff, so arriving with plenty of buffer time is essential. Once your bags are tagged at the self-service kiosks and dropped at the belt, you are free to head straight to security, avoiding the long lines often found at the full-service check-in counters.