How early should I get to the airport?

Question

My sister and I are flying to Sharm on 4th September at 13:55. How early should we aim to get to Manchester airport in order to check in and find our feet?

We are about 2 hours away on a train...

Answer 1

I think you need to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours earlier because of all the baggage and things like that. For the extra time- you need to wait.

Answer 2

You need to get there at least 2 hours before your flight, but if you are getting there on public transport (train) I would schedule an extra hour into your journet at least in case of delays.  So you should get your train about 9am.  That will give you your 2 hours train journey time, 2 hours at the airport and a spare hour for unforseeable delays.It's far better arrive early, you can always get a coffee or something to eat while your waiting.

Answer 3

11.30-1200. i mean checking in and going through security and what not. it might be nice just to have some time to relax before you board, get a drink, eat a snack....you know...

Answer 4

probably 2 hours early just in case

Answer 5

Normally people say about 6 hrs before

Answer 6

Leave 5 hours before the flight leaves, You'll have 3 left over. Bu the time you check your bags, find your gate, it'll be 1 hour.

You have 2 remaining hours to eat something, do some airport shopping and relax without worries because you're already there.

Answer 7

9:00 am Becuase of checking in and security. Plus you might not find the gate and you could have time to grab breakfast.

Answer 8

Supposed to be there 3 hours before if you are flying outside the UK

Answer 9

Make sure you arrive an hour before your flight leaves.

Answer 10

minimum 3 hours,,before flight,,,

Answer 11

Make sure you are at the airport about two hours earlier, so time your journey in accordance.

Answer 12

call the airport for recommendations...

I try to get to SECURITY 2 hours before departure.

Answer 13

i travel long haul a lot - my trick is to arrive early.

most airlines particularly charter have one check in for all

flights - nicely ask a staff member when our flight is likely

to be checked in and then get in the queue regardless of

whether its your flight - just right queue - with luck and it usually works for us - you will be a front when your flight comes up and you can get rid of luggage pronto - go straight through passport control - relazx have a drink and food.

we take a bottle champagne for the queue with diposable

champagne glasses - airports are a pain but can be made

fun and easy.you will also prob get talk to some people on

your flight - you mst of course drink the champagne b4

going through security - also you are likely to have to take off

your shoes jacket etc - so wear flip flops no belts etc to get

thru security quick

enjoy

enjoy

Answer 14

Play safe and get there 2 hours before departure.

Answer 15

You must always arrive at check in at least two hours before your flight - bearing in mind you are travelling by train I would aim for a train that gets you at the airport three hours before your flight

Answer 16

At least two hours before. you could just sail through the formalities or you could find yourself in a long queue at security

Answer 17

At least three hours before the flight.

Answer 18

I would aim to get there no less than 2 hours before, to allow enough time, but check the airline's website as they may have specific check-in times.  If you are able to check-in online this will make things quicker at the airport, although still allow at least 2 hours - the last thing you want is to be delayed and then cut it too fine!  Trust me, I've done itg before.

Answer 19

aim to get to the airport 2 hours or more before your flight is due to take off, i would rather be there earlier and wait for my flight (do shopping us girls love that) rather then be late and miss out on a great holiday.

Enjoy your HOLIDAY!

i dnt kno where sharm is but 2 hours if in europe and 3 if outside europe. hope this helps.

Answer 20

I'm a frequent traveler and I say about two hours earlier I've had times when my plane leaves before the scheduled time so I hope this works

buen  viaje !!!

Answer 21

It's always good to get to the airport at least 90 minutes early or 2 hours if you can manage that. It helps you aviod the last minute rush getting through security and gives you enough time to be ready to board as soon as your flight is called.

Answer 22

Not sure if Sharm El Shaikh is classed as long haul travel, if it is you have to be at the airport 3 hours before to book in, if its classed as short haul then its two hours before hand, we went to Cuba in March from Manchester airport the the queues were really long, its a good job we were there 4 hours before instead of the 3 we were told to be, have a great holiday.

Answer 23

2 to 2.5 hours should be enough so that you are not rushed, regardless of any unexpected suprises that might occur.

Answer 24

11:00am , because you need to get passed security check points and arrive at your terminals and check in your baggages, passport and boarding passes

Answer 25

My family and i always get to the airport 2 hours early, in your case i would say get on the train 4 and a half hours before your flight. That way you have at least 2 hours at the airport and a half hour extra just in case.

Answer 26

get there an hour early.

its better to wait and get your flight

then to miss it by a little.

Answer 27

No matter what airline your suppose to reach 2 hrs before the flight, so you should leave out 4hrs before the flight so that you can get there ontime

Answer 28

2:34 Minutes

Answer 29

you should be at the airport by 11:00 am.

Answer 30

Leave two hours early, batter be there early then miss the flight.. Have safe trip.

Answer 31

aim to arrive 1  before maybe more