Best Time to Arrive at the Airport

Best Time to Arrive at the Airport

Arrival timing affects your airport experience significantly. Here’s the current guidance.

Domestic Flights

Standard: 2 hours before departure

With TSA PreCheck: 90 minutes is usually sufficient

Peak travel periods: Add 30 minutes during holidays

International Flights

Standard: 3 hours before departure

Complex itineraries: Extra time for document verification

Busiest Times

Monday mornings and Friday evenings see the longest security lines. Sunday afternoons are consistently busy at hub airports.

Check your airline’s app for real-time security wait times before leaving for the airport.