Question posted by Anonymous-155149 on October 17th, 2015

How Many Hours Should I Be At The Airport To Go Through Security And Be Able To

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Answer #1: Posted by latempe28 on October 17th, 2015 10:32 PM
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At minimum 90 minutes in advance. If you are departing from a larger (major) airport, you may even want to be there 2 hrs early. These are standard check-in advisories and some travelers arrive with less notice. But to be safe, try to arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes early to give yourself enough time.

International flights require 2 hour advance check-in.

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