How long before an international flight should I arrive at the airport?
When you’re traveling outside of the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at least 4 hours prior to your departure. You must be checked in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure. Additionally, we recommend being at the gate and ready to board 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
What time does international check-in open?
Check-in times You can check-in online or from the app starting 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before departure (90 for international). To check-in and check bags at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. – 45 minutes.
When can you check-in on United?
Check-in is available starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Required timing for check-in, baggage check and boarding may vary based on your departure airport and destination. See our Check-in and Airport Processing Times page for details.
Should I check-in for my flight early?
If you’re strategically waiting to check in for your flight, do it at least a few hours before your flight leaves to save your flight reservation. Overall, if you’re the type of person who wants to save money by refraining from paying for a seat assignment, early check-in is your best bet for a not-awful seat.
Is a 7 hour layover enough time to leave the airport?
Your connecting flight could still leave without you if you’re not there, so it’s best to leave more than enough time. In general, according to SmarterTravel, in order to make a connecting flight at a U.S. airport, you should allow 60 to 90 minutes to make your flight.
Do you have to wear a mask on airplanes?
Face masks — worn properly — have been required on all flights in the United States since the beginning of the year. Travelers who fail to follow this COVID-19 rule risk getting kicked off the flight, banned from an airline, or charged criminally, depending on how much of a disruption they cause.