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(I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right section, but where else should this be?)

How many hours before an international flight should one arrive at the airport?
I know 3 hours are suggested. But is that really necessary?
Maybe some of the seasoned travelers around here can build a consensus.
Thanks.

P.S. I'm surprised there is no thread about this. Maybe I just couldn't find it.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2017, 12:13:26 AM »
I always arrive about 2 hours before I find it perfect amount of time.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2017, 12:16:09 AM »
There isn't really one answer here, it depends on the airport. LGA is going to require a lot more time than say CLE...
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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2017, 12:22:16 AM »
(I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right section, but where else should this be?)

How many hours before an international flight should one arrive at the airport?
I know 3 hours are suggested. But is that really necessary?
Maybe some of the seasoned travelers around here can build a consensus.
Thanks.

P.S. I'm surprised there is no thread about this. Maybe I just couldn't find it.
Depends on the airport, terminal, & time of day

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2017, 12:23:19 AM »
Depends on the airport, terminal, & time of day
If u need check in, if you wanto visit some lounges, if you wanto do some shopping, etc.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2017, 12:25:25 AM »
If u need check in, if you wanto visit some lounges, if you wanto do some shopping, etc.
The lines by security alone can be very different depending on the place & time (I'm sure TSA-pre can help for that)

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2017, 12:28:17 AM »
No shopping or lounges.
Let's say JFK and TLV, August time.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2017, 12:29:25 AM »
Depends on ... & time of day
What times of day are slower or faster?

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2017, 12:30:48 AM »
No shopping or lounges.
Let's say JFK and TLV, August time.
Which terminal? What time of the day?
If flying in the evening from terminal 4 (JFK), you should give yourself minimum 2 hours as the lines by security can get very long

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2017, 12:31:23 AM »
What times of day are slower or faster?

The more flights at that time, the longer it usually takes

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2017, 12:47:45 AM »
Which terminal? What time of the day?
If flying in the evening from terminal 4 (JFK), you should give yourself minimum 2 hours as the lines by security can get very long
JFK Terminal 1 at 11:30 AM.
TLV 10:30 PM.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2017, 12:53:41 AM »
JFK Terminal 1 at 11:30 AM.
TLV 10:30 PM.
Not sure about terminal 1 in JFK, but in TLV it can get pretty busy at night since there are quite a few flights departing at that time. I would recommend at least 2 hours to be able to get thru checkin, security, and have time to teach your gate without having to rush

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2017, 02:56:12 AM »
Not sure about terminal 1 in JFK, but in TLV it can get pretty busy at night since there are quite a few flights departing at that time. I would recommend at least 2 hours to be able to get thru checkin, security, and have time to teach your gate without having to rush
If flying J/F then 2 is more than enough. 1:30 is usually plenty.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2017, 09:30:45 AM »
TLV takes a bit of time due to security questions, possible bag screening for checked bags, and passport control. I'd leave 2.5 hrs when possible of flying economy. In JFK T1, 2hrs should be fine.

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2017, 10:00:14 AM »
make sure you dont get stuck on the belt, i missed my flight due to unexpected traffic on the belt and had to cancel my trip

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Re: How Many Hours Before International Flight to Arrive at Airport
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2017, 10:08:07 AM »
Bags need to be checked 60 minutes before, so I usually try to get there about 20-30 minutes before that.
The only airline in T1 with precheck is LH, if you're into that.
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