Airports: How early should we arrive?

Question

The last time the family went on a plane was 1997 and my parents took care of mostly everything how have things changed?

What are things that we need to bring or do to be prepared.

We're not leaving the country just PHL to Dallas

Answer 1

The rule of thumb is two hours before departure time.  This is the time of year there are more people are traveling for vacations, so there will be longer lines at the counters, and for security.

Answer 2

3 hours before...n juss dont forget anything

Answer 3

Two hours before departure time.

Answer 4

if its an interational flight then arrive at the airport 5 hours(if you want 3 hours) but i always go 5 hours for long check-in lines and other hours just in case of something.

for domestic flights maybe 2 hours or less.

1 hour for long check in lines and the 30 min to board and security check then 10 min to board and go on the plane.

Answer 5

2 hours is more than enough. You will even get board with this. If you do happen to get held up checking in because of the wait there is nothing to worry about, because they know you are there and they won't leave without you.

Answer 6

for domestic, get to the airport about 2 hours before. no later than 45 minutes!!! The only think you will need is your e-ticket or whatever ticket information you have and some money in case you need to pay for extra baggage etc. Also, on the airlnie's website, it helps to check in the day before to make things a bit easier. you can even pring your boarding pass too. good luck and happy landings!!

Answer 7

PHL is 2 hours prior to your flight. it also says on their airport website, www.phl.org