2-3 hours is a general recommendation and you should check with your airline for specific arrival guidelines. [2] X Trustworthy Source U. S. Transportation Security Administration U. S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to source The amount of time you need to complete check-in will vary based on the size of the airport, day of the week, travel season, and other factors. It’s always a good idea to give yourself more time than you think you need![3] X Trustworthy Source U. S. Transportation Security Administration U. S. government agency responsible for ensuring safety by setting and enforcing travel protocols Go to source
If you are checking bags, then you will have to proceed to the check-in counter no matter what to drop off your bag. [5] X Research source
If you booked your flight online, print out your confirmation email to provide all your flight information to the airline staff when they check you in. For international flights make sure you have your passport!
There are several ways to get a boarding pass. You can get it on the airline’s website and print it on paper. Or pull it up on your phone in the airline’s app. You can also print it at the airport.
Be prepared to remove your shoes and any items that have metal as you go through security and make sure that you do not have any prohibited items in your carry-on luggage.
Remember that if you are checking a bag you will have to proceed to the airline counter to do so.
Have your ID and flight information handy when you proceed to the kiosk. If you are flying internationally you will need your passport.
Your passport is required for international flights. The kiosk will prompt you to scan it. Bring a printed copy of the confirmation email you received if you booked online so you have all your flight details available.
Read the TSA’s airport security guidelines prior to arriving at the airport to learn what you can and can’t bring through security.
