how early to get to airport
Here are my recommendations: Â· For domestic flights at a major airport, if you have bags to check, get there two hours early; if you have no bags to check, make it 90 minutes. Â· For smaller regional airportsâsomething like, say Bozeman, MTâshave it to 90 and 60.Â· On busy days, like the day before Thanksgiving, you might want to add an hour.nless you like taking risks, itâs still better to get to the airport ahead of time. In this weekâs column, Travelerâs Omnbudsman debunks three myths about airport arrival timing.
All air travelers must arrive at the airport well in advance of their international flights. They'll need time to check baggage and might need to check in for the flight.ach airport's wait times at the check-in counter, baggage check and TSA checkpoint vary, which affects the recommended arrival time. International airports, such as the Orlando International Airport, suggest arriving three hours before flight departure for international travel.