How can I get boarding card in UK Gatwick airport with Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)?

How can I get boarding card in UK Gatwick airport with Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV)? - Three Persons Standing on Escalator

I am from Iran and I have been issued a UK DATV (Direct Airside Transit Visa). In London Gatwick airport, I've got a connection from from Turkish airline to British Airways. But as long as there are limitations for this visa how should I get British Airways boarding card while I change my flight from Turkish airline. Unfortunately British Airways agency in Iran in closed. Is it possible to get boarding cards with DATV in London Gatwick airport or not?



Best Answer

There are two options available to you.

One option is to take advantage of the fact that BA offer Online Checkin and Mobile Checkin. This opens up 24 hours in advance. You head to the BA website or mobile app, type in your flight details (or BA Executive Club details, if you're a member and have associated it with your booking). You can then enter any advanced passenger information that's needed, pick your seat, and complete checkin. If checking in online, you're then given your boarding pass to print. With the mobile app, it downloads the boarding pass to your phone/tablet, and shows it on that. This option lets you sort it all out a day in advance, and as a bonus lets you pick a good seat!

Otherwise, when you land at Gatwick Airport, you'll need to follow the signs for Flight Connections. There's a lot of information on it on the airport's website, including an example of the bright pink signs you need to follow. That'll take you to an area where all the airlines have counters. Find the BA one there, queue up, show your passport, and they'll issue you your boarding pass. You can then clear security, and go to wait for your flight.

Speaking of flight connections, I presume from your question that you're flying Iran -> Istanbul, Istanbul -> Gatwick, Gatwick -> elsewhere. As such, you'll be going through flight connections at Istanbul when you arrive in Turkey. BA fly to Istanbul, so if the timing is right, you might even be able to get a BA agent in Istanbul to print your boarding pass there. If not, it's fine (and quite normal) to get it when you reach Gatwick.

(Because Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance, and British Airways is OneWorld, it won't be possible for Turkish Airlines to issue you with a BA boarding pass when you check in).




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What is direct airside transit visa UK?

Direct Airside Transit visas last for up to 24 hours, meaning the onward flight must be within 24 hours of your arrival in the UK. You cannot apply for this visa if you need to go through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage on to a connecting flight or to change airports.

Can you enter UK with transit visa?

You're going through UK border controlApply for a Visitor in Transit visa if you'll be going through UK border control but leaving the UK within 48 hours. You'll need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if: you need to stay longer in the UK. you can prove you need to frequently pass through the UK over a longer ...

Do I need transit visa for connecting flight in UK?

You might need a Visitor in Transit visa if you're: changing flights in the UK on your way to another country. going through UK border control, for example to check in your luggage for a connecting flight. leaving the UK within 48 hours.

How long does Datv visa take?

It's currently taking 6 weeks on average to get a decision on transit visas.



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