How soon do you need to be at the airport before an international flight?

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Suki Boo

When I flew to Kenya I had to check in 3 hours before - if you are flying from Terminal 5 then allow 3 days!!!!!!

2 hours is usually enough though nowadays I think, check with your tour operator for the best advice though!

ascoile

Look on your ticket it tells you there.

stephenll_uk

i am flying to orlando next month and was told to be at the airport 4 hours before my flight because of all the security checks they have to do.but i asked my travel company and they said 3 hours should be fine.

[[haha.morgan.haha]]

u need to be there 2 hours but you never know how security might be.

to make sure maybe like 2.5 hours before

its...me...rachh

2 hours before - i would go 2 hours and 30 miniutes because there could be queues

checkin takes 2 hours. be there 2 hours before the fight

Lucy B

you have to check in 2 hours before your flight

chris at hornchurch

varies the most common would be two hours but it can be longer if delays with staff etc occur.
I always allow half the time again .

cunny

You are advised to check in at least 2 hours before an international flight - I always aim to get there 3 hours before the flight. Some flight desks open 4 hours before the flight and close 45 minutes before take off but check with your operator ( use their website) before you go.

Cassie

I'm flying Heathrow to Australia next month and have been told 5 hours. Possibly worth you ringing the airport you are flying from and getting their direct advice.

pammy

Two hours. That's plenty.

Angela M

It used to be two hours but since all the shannanigans in America, the check in desk is open three hours before the flight to ensure proper safety and security checks. It is still OK for you to turn up just before the check-in closes, although it will give you no time at all to get yourself organised at the airport. I still like to get there as the check-in opens, I'm one of those totally organised freaks!!!!

BRAINS

2 HOURS

ianhad

Ask BA.

Jay_Jay21112

2.5 hours will do but if you fly from small airports like MNL then you need 4 hours

LMS

It depends on the Airline. They usually say on their website/on the ticket. It is usually 2 hours.

.a*,,

I'd say 2 hours. I've been from the UK to the US and I was ther 2 hours before. Evrything went well. Hope it helps :)

haggerpotter

i actually agree with you about the 3 hour part.

MotÃ¶rhead Fan

you need to arrive at least 2 hours before your flight.

I am not usre, but i think this differs around the world

????

at least 1 1/2 hours. ideal 2 hours....

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