LAN AKL-SYD Check in times

[wile_e]

Hi guys, just a quick question (also posted http://www.frequentflyer.com.au/community/travel-news/lan-syd-akl-j-special-18792-6.html#post281250 - mods, let me know if I should delete that, or this post for duplicates).

I have a LAN J flight from AKL-SYD and for those that have flown this leg before, I am wondering what time you checked in and whether you did this at the LAN / Qantas / Qantas Club check in counters.

I'm only travelling with carry-on and am keen on maximising "zzz" time before this OMG o'clock flight

Cheers,
W

 

[david870mdg]

Last week I checked in at ~3.45am WAY too early, thanks to a leadfoot driver.
LAN J counter was open.
Be warned though that the entrance to International departures does not open until ~4.15am and then the QP opens depending if the staff are on time ~4.30am.
Given you want to maximize sleep time, I would advise to arrive as late as possible for check in as J has a later cut off time.
However, AKL airport has heaps of places to sleep and heaps of ppl do.
Upstairs near the viewing deck past the restaurant is very quiet.

 

[wile_e]

Last week I checked in at ~3.45am WAY too early, thanks to a leadfoot driver.

LOL! Sounds like your driver wanted to maximise their "zzz" too...!!!

Thanks for the advice

 

[straitman]

I specifically asked at the LAN J checkin counter about 2 weeks ago and they said between 4 and 4:30 but no later. That actually worked well with sufficient time for a casual breakfast in the QP then off for boarding.

 

[kjcrombie]

Check-in before 0500 @ LAN Business Counter