If my flight leaves at 8.15am, what time do I need to be at the airport...?

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private_jet_charter

If you are traveling domestically I would suggest that you get there at least 1 hr 1/2 prior as you want to give yourself plenty of time to get through the security checkpoints, etc... If you are traveling internationally I would suggest that getting there at least 3 hrs prior. You don't want to miss you flight because you get stuck in a security checkpoint line, etc.....
Hope this helps and have a great trip!

K.C

Domestic: 1 hour at least

International: 2 hours

frisbee45uk

2 hours before your due to fly, have a good trip..

mykeysnave

be there 1 and a half hours before the flight, if not a little longer...

better to be early then miss your flight!!

Brockley

At least two hours for security checks.

cubalishus

It depends were your going, short haul one hour, domestic 2 hours and long haul 3 hours, have a lovely holiday.

ruben v

an 1 hr. to 2 hrs. before ur flight! defenitely dont do anything procastinate

afro021

3 hours before take off...have you cheked your paper work?! - have a safe flight

poroxx

You won't hurt yourself if you get to the airport 2 hours early. Others may scoff at you for being there way early...but......in case the airlines overbook.....and some of them admit doing so .........because you checked in early..you won't lose your seat.Our Elementary school teachers were right.."The Early Bird DOES get the worm"

Servette

Domestic: at least 2 hrs (if it is a major airport) due to security....sloooooow, otherwise 1 1/2 hr.

International: at a major hub figure 3 hrs.

Busiest days: Friday thru Monday AM. So be early, and you won't miss your flight.

buzzingkidder

you should get there two hours before, you will queue, we all queue, deal with it

peace

philip o

Your itinerary should tell you that was provided with the ticket.

If flying economy domestic usually 60 minutes prior.
If flying economy longhaul usually 120 minutes prior.

If flying Business or First usually 60 minutes prior.

If still in doubt see the guidelines on the website of the carrier you are traveling with. You should also consider the size of the airport you are departing from and allow a contingency for your travel to the airport incase traffic delays your arrival.

Most carriers will advise you when check in closes prior to departure.
Happy landings!

soccerref

It depends on where you're going and on which airline.

The safe bet is 2 hours for a domestic flight and 3 for an international. You'll spend a lot of time waiting for your flight but in case the queue is long at security or at the ticket counter, you don't want to be freaking out as you wait in line.

Happy travels!

Hoodoo

To allow yourself plenty of time go around 6:15.

orange_slice

Domestic - 2 hours
International - 3 hours

just hanging around

two hours before. you seem to not know how airport works. so you need some cushion i would be there by 6 am. get a book and read

farleyjackmaster

Always 2 hours before, even if its domestic. Don't forget no toiletries (you can take 100ml bottles only) inc. make up in your hand luggage otherwise they get taken off you, I learnt the hard way!

ready2go67

At least 1 hour. If you're flying on Southwest I'd say 1.5 hrs. And for international 2hrs.

hunny1

7 15

Air Travel XPERT!

Inside the UK or Inside the Same Country: 6:45-7:15
Europe and Beyond: 5:45-6:15
Just depends on where u r going from and which airline EG= Gatwick-Manchester BA 7:15 Check-in will close 6:40
Confusing? Ask the others.

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