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Airport check in times

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ginny Mon 12-Oct-15 08:31:42

I agree two hours should be about right. International flights would usually be 3 hours before.
Also, ( I'm sure you will anyway), allow extra time for getting to the airport in case of road problems.

Hope you have a good trip.

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grannylyn65 Mon 12-Oct-15 08:20:06

I would agree!

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suzied Mon 12-Oct-15 05:41:08

Not specific to Leeds. / Bradford but we always get to an airport 2 hours before departure even if it's not strictly necessary. This allows for getting through security, which can be slow, finding the toilets, information boards so you know when your flight is called etc. They usually put up the boarding announcements 45 minutes before departure giving you time to get to the gates etc. If you have an hour to spare you have time to get a coffee or a sandwich , sit and read the paper or whatever,. If you are anxious about timing, it's always better to allow plenty of time rather than be in a rush. Airports are quite nice places these days with lots of shops and cafes and I don't mind spending an hour waiting rather than worrying about missing the flight.

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wildrose Mon 12-Oct-15 03:14:55

And yes, you may have noticed I can't sleep due to the anxiety too. I am quite cross with myself as I am normally a "coper" I need to get a grip!

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wildrose Mon 12-Oct-15 03:10:50

Forgive me if I sound useless but I could do with some guidance and cannot seem to find what I need online. Has anyone recently traveled from Leeds Bradford airport to Dublin and, if so, how long before departure were you expected to get there? I give myself credit for having already booked in online but I will admit to being anxious as I haven't flown in 20 years and have heard stories of 3.5hr waits being necessary these days. My boarding pass states that I will be boarding at 7.45am and one friend has said that arriving an hour before boarding will suffice. I am travelling aloneon Friday, taking hand luggage only and feel worked up about it even though it should be straightforward.
I thought it best to ask in this general section as the travel forum doesn't seem to be very active. I do hope someone has made the trip and can advise me

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