Can I arrive 60 minutes before flight?
Arriving 60 minutes before your flight can work, but it's risky. Airport size and security lines greatly affect timing. Most airlines begin boarding 20-30 minutes before departure, so factor that in. For stress-free travel, arriving earlier is always recommended.
Can you arrive at the airport 60 minutes before your flight departure?
Ugh, airport timing is always a stressor. For domestic flights, an hour feels cutting it close, especially if it’s a busy airport like LAX (remember that nightmare on July 12th last year?). Security lines can be brutal.
Honestly, I aim for 90 minutes minimum. That extra time? Peace of mind.
International flights? Three hours. No question. That’s what I did flying from JFK to London Heathrow on March 5th, and it was just enough time. My flight was delayed, thankfully the extra time absorbed the wait.
Boarding starts 20-30 minutes before takeoff, right? But you gotta factor in baggage drop, security, finding your gate… It adds up quickly. I learned that the hard way once, nearly missing a flight to Denver. Expensive lesson, I tell you. Never again!
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