# Flight check-in reminder on WhatsApp

> A WhatsApp reminder the moment online check-in opens, plus one to leave for the airport, so you get a decent seat and never rush to the gate. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/flight-check-in (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- When check-in opens: "Remind me on 14 December at 9:05am to check in for my flight to Denver"
- Time to leave: "Remind me on 15 December at 5:30am to leave for the airport"
- Packing list: "Add passport, chargers and headphones to my packing list"

A flight check-in reminder on WhatsApp is a message just after online check-in opens, and another when it's time to leave. With Mindie, send "remind me on 14 December at 9:05am to check in for my flight to Denver" and it arrives right on time.

Checking in late usually means the middle seat at the back. On a busy trip, it's also one more thing to remember while packing.

## When to be reminded

- **A few minutes after check-in opens,** often 24 hours before departure.
- **When to leave for the airport,** with time for traffic and security.
- **The night before,** to check the packing list.

## Why it slips

- **Check-in opens at an awkward time,** like the middle of a work meeting.
- **The airline email gets buried** under everything else.
- **Travel days are busy,** and it's easy to assume it can wait.

## Habits that help

- **Set the reminders when you book.** The departure time is right there.
- **Keep a packing list** in Mindie and add to it in the days before.
- **Screenshot the boarding pass** once you have it, in case the app won't load at the gate.

## How Mindie handles it

Send the check-in time and the leave time as two messages, or one with both. Mindie confirms and messages you at each, in your timezone. If you're travelling across time zones, say which one you mean. Reply "done" once checked in.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't check you in,** book flights or track flight status.
- **It doesn't connect to airline apps.**
- **It doesn't message anyone else.** Reminders come to your own chat only.

## FAQ

### When does online check-in open?
Often 24 hours before departure, but it varies by airline and route. Check your booking and set the reminder for a few minutes after it opens.

### Can I set it from my booking confirmation?
Yes. Send a screenshot of the confirmation and ask Mindie to remind you to check in.

### Will Mindie check me in?
No. It reminds you; check-in is done in the airline's app or site.

### Can I also get a reminder to leave for the airport?
Yes. Send a screenshot or the details, and ask for a reminder at the time you want to leave.

### Can Mindie add the flight to my calendar?
Yes, if you've connected Google Calendar or Outlook. Send the booking screenshot and ask it to add the flight.

## Related
- [Passport renewal reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/passport-renewal)
- [Visa renewal reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/visa-renewal)
- [WhatsApp lists](https://www.getmindie.app/features/whatsapp-lists)
- [The Easiest Way to Add Events to Google Calendar From WhatsApp](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/whatsapp-google-calendar)