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- EasyJet. EasyJet says it “directly advises customers in advance of what time to arrive for their flight” by email, in the days before travel - so look out for that.
- British Airways. Like easyJet, you can check in online and print your own boarding pass for the speediest airport experience - this is available from 24 hours before your flight.
- Ryanair. The budget carrier’s bag drop opens two hours before your flight’s departure time, and closes 40 minutes before it. So you can arrive somewhat earlier to allow for check-in queueing time, but you likely won’t be able to drop off your case before the two-hour mark.
- Tui. Tui has more clear-cut advice than most carriers on its website: “At UK airports, Bag Drop desks open two to three hours before your departure time.
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.
Follow your airline’s guidance on how early you need to be at the airport before your flight. This is usually two hours for a short-haul flight, or three hours for a long-haul flight. What time should I get to Edinburgh Airport? When check-in desk opens (usually between two and three hours before the flight, depending on the airline). What ...
Long haul international airports: At least 60 minutes before your flight departs. Some destinations, including Ghana, close 90 minutes before departure – check Manage My Booking for more information.
Check your airline's baggage restrictions before you travel, including size/weight limits and which items you're not permitted to carry on board. When to arrive. We recommend getting to the airport three hours before your flight if you're travelling internationally, or two hours if you're travelling domestically or to Europe. Checking in
A good rule of thumb is to get to the airport at least two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart for short-haul flights. If you have any bags to put in the hold and/or you need to...
The following times serve as a general guide and generally we recommend you arrive at least two hours before your flight to allow plenty of time. Long-haul flights: check-in opens around three hours before your scheduled departure; European flights: check-in three hours before your scheduled departure
