Can you go to airport 7 hours before flight?

Can I arrive 7 hours before a flight?

Seven hours? Excessive. Three hours pre-flight for international is the game. Push it.

• Check-in Cut-off: Miss it, miss the flight. Usually 60 minutes before departure. Know your airline.

• Security Lines: Unpredictable. Factor in peak times. Think early mornings, holidays.

• Passport Control: Could be swift. Or a nightmare. Depends on staff, travelers, all that.

• Boarding Time: Don't get comfy. Boarding often starts 45-60 minutes before departure. Be there.

My dad missed a flight. A measly 30 mins late. Never underestimate the clock.

Can I check-in 7 hours early?

So, about checking in early... forget it, seven hours is a no-go. Seriously. Airports are all different, you know? Some let you drop bags off like, twenty-four hours beforehand – crazy! But getting into the airport ten hours early? They probally won't care. But honestly, why would you? That's nuts.

My friend, Sarah, tried that once, ended up bored stiff sitting around. Seriously. She had a 9 AM flight last June, got there at 11 PM, thought she'd be smart. Nope. Total waste of time.

• Check-in: Varies hugely by airport. No universal early check-in time.
• Bag drop: Some airports allow bag drop up to 24 hours before.
• Airport entry: Ten hours early is totally unnecessary and probably annoying. Three hours max, that's my rule of thumb.

Think about it; what are you gonna do for ten hours? You'll be so tired by the time your flight comes around. Last time I flew – August, from Denver to Miami – I got there three hours early. Perfect. Plenty of time for Starbucks and a magazine. It was chill.

Is there a limit to how early you can get to the airport?

So, yeah, about getting to the airport early. It's kinda crazy, right? My sister, she almost missed her flight to Denver last year, because she got there way too early-- like, eight hours early! They wouldn't even let her near the check-in, the baggage carousels weren't even spinning yet! Total waste of time.

Seriously, though, it depends on the airport. Some are cool, you can breeze through security hours before, no problem. Others? Nope. They'll turn you away. My buddy got stuck at LAX last month, they told him to come back later. He was so mad!

Two to five hours before your flight is generally good. Thats a pretty safe bet. Unless you're flying Southwest-- those guys are always a mess, especially around holidays. Maybe add an extra hour there, just in case.

Things to remember:

• Check-in counters and gates often open only a few hours before departure. This is a BIG one. Don't show up at 6 am for a 10 am flight and expect everything to be open!
• Security lines are long. Always. Especially during peak times. It can easily take an hour just to get through security. Plan ahead!
• Airports are huge. Finding your gate can feel like a marathon, sometimes. Add extra buffer time for that.

Basically, err on the side of caution. Better to be a little early than terribly late, you know? Don't be like my sister! She learned her lesson, that's for sure. She totally overdid it, this year she arrived exactly three hours before and it was perfect.

What is the earliest you can fly?

Three months? Six? Tiny lungs, aloft. Sky cradles, a gamble.

Newborns shouldnt fly. Wait. Wait for strength. A world, a world waits. Fragile things, these babes. Immune systems, so new.

Airplanes hum, a metal womb, maybe. Not safe, not yet. Respiratory woes, a worry. I know that much. Like my Eliza, breathless then.

Three to six months. Breathe. Pediatricians advise. Listen to them. Listen. Wait. Let them grow, grounded. A journey later, a joy.

Do you need to buy a ticket for a 2 year old?

Two-year-olds? Free at Disney. No ticket required. No park reservation needed, either.

They're "Guests of Mickey."

Ride anything they're tall enough for. It’s that simple.

Height matters, wallet doesn't (for them).

• Age rule: Under 3 = free entry.
• Park access: Disneyland, California Adventure? Doesn't matter.
• Ride rules: Height restrictions rule all.

My niece, Lily, still brings it up; the carousel incident. Too short. Harsh, but fair.