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Jun 3, 2022 · At easyJet’s main hub, Gatwick, check-in opens two hours (UK & Ireland flights) or three hours (European flights) before your departure time. The airport says: “We advise that you arrive at...
- Lucy Thackray
No one wants to be cutting it fine before a flight, equally, we’re sure you don’t want to be waiting around the airport for check in to open. With that in mind, double check your flight time. Make sure you arrive at the airport: at least 2 hours before a short-haul flight. 3 hours before a long-haul flight.
- Before Arriving at The Airport
- At The Airport
- On Your Return to The UK
Check your passport
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either: 1. your passport has expired 2. you do not have enough time left on it Renew or replace your adult passport. How much time you need on your passport depends on the country you’re visiting. If you are traveling to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements. Your passport must not be older than 10...
Check your documents
Make sure you have the correct documents for your destination - for example a visa or an ESTA. Check foreign travel advice for entry requirements.
Arrange any special assistance you may require
Special assistance is available to passengers who may need help to travel, including: 1. the elderly 2. people with a physical disability, such as wheelchair users 3. people who have difficulty with social interaction and communication, such as people with autism or dementia You should ask for assistance either when you book or at least 48 hours before travel. Read more about travelling with a disability or reduced mobility on the CAA website.
At check in
Have the following ready to show to staff when you reach the check-in desk: 1. your ticket 2. your passport
Check in online
If your airline allows online check in, this can save lots of time. If you check in online, have your boarding pass and do not have a bag to drop off, you can go straight to airport security.
Get ready for airport security
Carefully pack your bags at home and carry only essential items in hand luggage. Have your boarding pass ready for inspection – your passport is not required at security. If you take liquids in your hand luggage, containers must hold no more than 100ml. Put containers of liquids into a clear resealable plastic bag which holds no more than 1 litre and measures about 20cm x 20cm. Take the plastic bag out of your hand luggage while queueing, ready to put them in the security tray. Remember that...
Using eGates
Passengers aged 10 and over with a biometric ePassport from the UK, EU and some other countries can use an eGate when entering the UK. eGates eligibility and how to use the eGates Remove your passport from its cover and have it open at the photo page. Put mobile phones or tablets away before you reach the eGate. Take off hats, headphones, sunglasses and face coverings. Stand on the markings, hold the passport down firmly and keep looking at the camera until it finishes processing. Check to se...
Travelling with children
Stay together when travelling as a family, particularly with children. If you are not the child’s parent or may appear not to be the parent, it may help to carry evidence of your relationship with the child or the reason why you are travelling with the child. This could include: 1. a birth or adoption certificate showing your relationship with the child 2. divorce or marriage certificates if you are the parent but have a different surname to the child 3. a letter from the child’s parent/s giv...
For most international flights, you should arrange to be at the airport between 1.5 and three hours prior to your scheduled departure time. When travelling during peak seasons, we advise that you arrive at the airport earlier than the above recommendations to ensure you have enough time for check-in and for passing through security and immigration.
A lot of UK airlines are recommending to arrive 2.5 hours before your flight time from the UK due to the staff shortage in airports here. It means that queues for everything are longer than normal.
Sep 5, 2024 · If you are travelling to a country in the Schengen area using a UK passport, you will be required to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints or a photo, when you arrive.
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Aug 21, 2024 · Domestic Flights: Recommended Arrival Time. For domestic flights to travel in the UK from airports like Birmingham Airport or Edinburgh Airport, it's advisable to arrive at the airport at least ninety minutes to 2 hours before your flight's departure time.
