The Dark Secrets of Airports

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[@francesgill8621]

At my nearby airport it takes five minutes to get thru security. It would be silly to get there 2 hour early.

[@cherylinelawson8662]

I agree

[@truetraveltreasures]

I totally agree

[@darrendowns]

This is a tough one to comment on. In general, I aim for 60-90 minutes before the flight and have priority check-in and screening. As a general rule, I leave home in a taxi around 2 hrs before pushback and have approx 30 mins to airport. I have taken more than 2,000 flights and this has been fairly good and only once (2 hours taxi in traffic in Cairo) did I almost miss a flight. However - where you do not have priority you need to expect minimum 30 minutes additional time and up to 90 minutes additional time. Also - domestic or international - generally are not any different in terms of timing. Thus - if you are a family with kids, in economy and with no status to get through security faster, then 3 hours will cover most situations. Single traveler I would do 2.5 hours and with status - max 90 mins but 60 is pretty good. However - if you are aware of how this flight will check in and how busy the airport is, you could do it shorter. Some outstations for an airline will only start the check-in 3 hours before so you cannot go earlier anyway (some airlines with smaller planes will only start 2 hours before). But 4 hours? I would not do this - and telling everyone to be at the airport so early is one of the contributors to lines and overcrowding.

[@truetraveltreasures]

Wow. I honestly appreciate the time you took to engage and help other subscribers. Your comment is really very, very thoughtful and I agree with all of it. However, timing depends on so many things..which could be how far you live from the airport, time of your flight, whether it's peak time or not, who you are traveling with, the airline, how many pieces of luggage you are carrying and your destination and who will drop you off at the departure gate. My point is that everyone has a unique situation. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@kevinadams9468]

Pretty much a no-brainer, but some people just don't get it.

[@truetraveltreasures]

That is so very true

[@cherylinelawson8662]

Reslly informative and food for thought. Thank you.

[@truetraveltreasures]

You are welcome

[@truetraveltreasures]

Thank you

[@ReiwaMagi]

My tips for Arriving early are the following If you have Priority through Airport Screening, Arriving 90 minutes or less before scheduled departure is fine if you have no checked bag, 2 hours if you do. If you don't then follow the usual.

[@truetraveltreasures]

Great tip. And you are exactly right. I guess some people are just last minute and will never listen to this advice. Thanks and have an awesome day!