Pre Flight

Check-In Times

To have enough time to navigate the extra pandemic protocols, safety and check-in regulations prior to the check-procedure, all departing passengers are requested to timely report at the check-in counters which are located in the departure halls at the airport.

UPDATE: June 24, 2022

NOTICE: At Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam we are forced to update the check – times until/inclusive December 31, 2022 for the following passengers traveling from Amsterdam to Paramaribo :

  • Passengers requiring assistance, check-in between 06:20 – 07:30 hour
  • All other passengers, check-in between 06:20 – 07:45 hour
Flights between Check-in time for departure
and / or
Paramaribo, Georgetown, Port of Spain, Curacao, Aruba, Miami, Belem, Cayenne, Miami-Orlando		 Starts 3.30 hours and ends 1 hour before departure time of flight.
For Business Class and Online Check-In the check-In ends 1.00 hour before departure of the flight.
Paramaribo – Amsterdam v.v. Starts 5 hours and ends 2 hours before departure time of flight.
For Business Class and Online Check-In the check-In ends 1.30 hours before departure of the flight.

How to Check-in Online

SLM INTERNET CHECK IN: 6 SIMPLE STEPS TO MORE SLM COMFORT

  1. Please choose for the option Online Check-in
  2. Please insert your last name and E-Ticket number
  3. Please select your name
  4. Insert your passport data
  5. Choose your seat
  6. Now you have finalized your check-in, please print out your boarding pass or mail it

If you cannot check-in online or have problems printing your online boarding pass, please email for assistance to the online check-in support desk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Important notes:

  1. Online check-in is available as of 24 hours to 02 hours prior to flight departure;
  2. Passengers must be in possession of a printed online boarding pass to present at the baggage drop off counter and the boarding gates;
  3. Passengers with baggage must proceed to the baggage drop off counter;
  4. Online checked-in passengers with baggage should be at the baggage drop off counters not later than two (2) hours prior to flight departure;
  5. Online checked-in passengers without baggage should be at the boarding gate not later than ninety (90) minutes before departure.