How long does it take to be at the airport. How long does the check-in for the plane end and when does it start? How to brighten up the expectation

It's no secret to anyone that you need to arrive at the airport in advance. This is necessary in order to timely check in for a flight and a rather tedious screening procedure, check in luggage without too much haste and visit everyone's favorite Duty Free store, where sometimes you can buy branded goods at a very low price. But if this is your first trip with an air flight, then the question immediately arises, how long before departure you need to be at the airport.

No hurry at the airport

It is quite difficult to name the most suitable time to arrive at the airport. It should be taken into account that this parameter is influenced by the direction of the flight, the presence and specifics of checked baggage, and, of course, the individual qualities of the passenger. Those who go abroad, check in their luggage and are not well versed in the area should arrive in advance. Those travelers who have already completed the check-in procedure can afford to arrive at the airport a little later.

For many now, the first association is items that are usually sent in luggage: mobile chargers, some personal items, a wallet, etc. But we are talking about the documents required for the flight. First of all, you need to take a passport and a ticket to the airport. For domestic flights, regular passports will be checked, but for boarding an international flight, foreign ones.

Quite often, trips abroad require the presence of another travel document - a visa. It is obtained by the passenger at embassies or visa centers. But there are a number of countries that put visa stamps directly at the airport.

Check-in for a flight

The answer to the question, how long before departure you need to be at the airport in order to check in with a minimum of worries and unnecessary fuss, is approximately the same for most airlines: at least 2 hours before departure.

Registration for foreign flights ends 40 minutes before departure, in rare cases - an hour. Check-in for flights within our country ends 30-40 minutes before the flight. Usually, information about the exact time of completion of this procedure is provided by the air carrier's information service or reported on its official website. Boarding stops approximately 25 minutes before departure. Therefore, if the traveler arrives for check-in or boarding later than this time, then his are considered latecomers and are not allowed to board the aircraft.

Unpleasant to be among the late passengers

Many airlines now offer online check-in. Passengers only need to enter their details and receive a boarding pass. Electronic registration is available on the websites of air carriers, and less often on the website of airports.

The main advantage of such an online procedure is that it is already available 24 hours before departure, so that travelers have the opportunity to deal with this procedure at any convenient time. Many are also attracted to the fact that they can avoid the queues that always accompany check-in. Since the boarding pass is issued in advance, the passenger has the opportunity to independently choose the most convenient seats on board the aircraft.

But check-in via the Internet is not available for all routes and not at all airports. Also, passengers cannot pass it:

• accompanying persons with disabilities;
• transporting works of art;
• transporting animals;
• with which a small child flies on a free ticket.

Screening at the airport

A mandatory procedure before boarding the aircraft is the inspection carried out by the security service. This regulation is valid worldwide to ensure maximum traveler safety. The purpose of this procedure is to check that checked baggage and carry-on baggage do not contain prohibited or dangerous items.

Travelers should be aware that at some airports baggage inspection is carried out without the presence of a passenger. This rule applies if the passenger simultaneously receives a boarding pass and checks in baggage. In this case, only the contents of hand luggage will be examined in front of the passenger, and even then just before boarding.

Now there are still no uniform standards regarding the rules for carrying baggage on board an aircraft. Many nuances vary depending on the country and the selected airline. But there are a number of rules that are the same for all states and air carriers. This includes a list of items and substances that are not allowed to be carried on an aircraft. You can get acquainted with them on the website of any airline. This mainly concerns explosives and gases, flammable liquids, toxic and oxidizing substances and weapons. Things are a little more complicated with what you can take into the cabin as hand luggage. In case of any doubt, you should check in advance the list of things that the selected airline allows you to carry on board. Passengers should also be aware that liquids can only be transported in the cabin in strictly limited quantities. Airport authorities and airlines reserve the right to introduce additional restrictions for passengers. You just need to be ready for this.

It is best for leisurely passengers to be at the airport at the start of check-in.

Two hours before departure- This best time for domestic flights. But if the passenger has already checked in for the flight, then he may even arrive at the airport a little later. Do not forget that you must be at the airport before departure in Russia before the check-in is completed, and it ends about 40 minutes before the flight. Well, traffic jams are a natural factor in our country that affects the arrival time at the airport.

How long to arrive at the airport for an international flight

With international flights, things are somewhat more complicated. Usually, before the flight, passengers need to pass customs control, then registration, and at the end of everything - present documents at the passport and visa control. Upon arrival, the traveler goes through the same procedures, only with the understanding that they follow in reverse order. The check-in time before the flight departure may increase slightly, so it is recommended to be at the airport at least 3 hours.

What other reasons should you arrive at the airport earlier?

It is worth considering the fact that at an unfamiliar airport it may take a lot of time to find all the necessary authorities. Some major airports have a very serious checkpoint at the entrance, which can also form a queue.

Finding the right authority takes time

Additional time will also be required for passengers who wish to pack their luggage on site. Shoppers who intend to wander around the Duty Free hall should also be on the alert.

How to reduce the time of passing formalities at the airport

In order to avoid trouble upon arrival at the airport, it is enough to follow a few simple rules. To begin with, you should make sure that there are no items and substances in your baggage and carry-on baggage that are prohibited for transportation, or that may be considered potentially dangerous. You should also print out in advance all the necessary flight documents that were issued online. AND last tip refers to those who have all the necessary documents on hand and are traveling light (without checked baggage) – go straight to security and then just wait for the landing to start.

What services can be obtained while waiting for boarding

In addition to the generally accepted procedures (check-in, transfer, baggage delivery), passengers can no extra charge:

• go to the mother and child room;
• make a couple of phone calls and get free drinks (if the flight is delayed by more than 2 hours);
• request a hot meal (if the flight is delayed by more than 4 hours);
• get a hotel room and a transfer to it (if the flight is delayed for more than 8 hours);
• deposit luggage.

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Check-in for flights

Dear passengers! Access to the areas of domestic and international airlines is possible only if the passenger has a boarding pass (in paper or electronic form).

Passenger check-in is carried out on the second floor of the terminal and automatically ends 40 minutes before the departure time of the flight indicated on the ticket (60 minutes for Turkish airlines, flydubai and FlyOne flights). Check-in start time depends on the airline, but no later than two hours before departure.

Please do not be late for registration! Employees at the check-in counters do not have the technical ability to re-open the check-in after it ends.

To save you time, we recommend that you check in electronically on your airline's website, if it provides such a service. Certain flight routes may have special online check-in conditions. Please specify them on the websites or in the information services of the airlines.

Regardless of the type of ticket (electronic or paper on the form), all passengers must check in for their flight before departure and, in addition to the existing ticket, receive a boarding pass (in paper or electronic form).

A paper boarding pass can be printed in advance on any printer, and also received before the end of check-in for the flight at the check-in counters of your flight or printed on REPRINT devices located in front of the entrance to the departure area of ​​domestic airlines, opposite the 61st and 80th check-in sections ( Utair and other airlines) and opposite the 85th check-in section (“Russia”). Passengers of Turkish airlines can use the airline's self check-in kiosks.

For domestic flights of all airlines(non-international flights) you can complete pre-flight procedures using an electronic boarding pass displayed on the screen of your mobile device. Pre-flight procedures for passengers departing on international flights are carried out only with printed (paper) boarding passes.

Transfer / transit passengers arriving and departing by domestic airlines can also go through pre-flight procedures using an electronic boarding pass displayed on the screen of a mobile device. If you need to print a paper boarding pass, you can contact the transfer/transit check-in counter.

When going through pre-flight procedures at the airport, passengers can independently scan the code of their boarding pass (paper or electronic) using special equipment installed:

• at special control points when entering the zone of regime restrictions (to the departure hall of domestic airlines);
• at the exit (gate) when boarding the aircraft (in the departure hall of domestic airlines);

To scan the boarding pass code, you need to bring a paper boarding pass or the screen of a mobile device with an electronic boarding pass to the scanner. The optimal distance between the boarding pass and the scanner for reading the code is 10-15 cm. information scanning.

If you need to get a mark (stamp) on passing special control on a paper boarding pass, you will need to have a printed boarding pass with you and, if necessary, ask the aviation security officer at the special control desk to put a mark (stamp), in addition to scanning the paper boarding pass. Please note that it is possible to get a mark (stamp) on a paper boarding pass at the airport of departure only during pre-flight procedures. After the completion of the flight, all requests for flight confirmation must be sent to the carrier (airline).

Certain flight routes may have special online check-in conditions. Please specify them on the websites or in the information services of the airlines.

Possible registration methods

on the website of the airline you are flying with. Check-in is available for flights of airlines:

on the airline's website which you are flying. Check-in is available for flights of airlines:

• (online check-in for flights to countries with a visa regime is temporarily unavailable)

• from a mobile device. Check-in is available for flights of airlines:

  • Turkish airlines via mobile app for iOS or Android
  • UTair (UTair) through a mobile application for iOS or Android

• at self-service kiosks at the airport terminals (check-in is available for Turkish Airlines, UTair flights);

  at the check-in and baggage drop desks at the airport terminals. Check-in numbers directly for your flight, please check the online scoreboard on our website or on the information boards in the airport terminal.

security screening areas

security screening areas, customs and passport control, boarding passes are located on the same floor in the back of the hall.

After passing through pre-flight and passport control, passengers are offered spacious and comfortable boarding gallery lounges, shops, food outlets and other service organizations that will not let you get bored while waiting for boarding a flight.

Boarding gates:

• gates 8/8A-17/17A: domestic flights, left half of the boarding gallery, passage from the left side of the hall;
• gates 22/22A–31/31A: international flights, right half of the boarding gallery, passage through customs and passport control from the center of the hall.

Passengers of domestic flights can use the business lounge "UTG Travel Club, Prokofiev Hall", located in the boarding gallery of domestic flights.

Business class passengers and members of Turkish Airlines loyalty programs are served in the branded CIP Lounge "Istanbul - Moscow", located in the boarding gallery of international lines.

Dear passengers! For all questions of violation of the law Russian Federation contact the Moscow transport prosecutor's office.

We wish you a happy journey!

So, you are going to the airport. Prepared passport, ticket, documents for the child (passport, birth certificate, consent of the spouse to leave your child). You didn’t forget the wallet with the money of the country you are interested in, the return ticket (it is needed to get to many countries, and it can “lead” you not necessarily home, but to another country), as well as the card with which you paid for the ticket (in some airlines may require it). The suitcase is also assembled, and even carefully measured with a centimeter tape and weighed. When to call a taxi?

Experienced passengers are sure: if the flight is within the country, you need to arrive 2 hours before departure. If international or you are a beginner - then for three. Add to this time the way to the airport, taking into account possible traffic jams and congestion.

And now about the same, but in more detail.

1. Input control. Even if you don’t fly anywhere, but just meet your husband/brother/matchmaker, you will be asked to send the bag to the scanner, and go through the metal detector yourself. If something in the bag alerts the employee, he will ask you to open it and show the contents.
2. Departure board. Same as on railway station. Look on the ticket for what your flight number looks like and look for it on the scoreboard. It contains Latin letters as well as numbers. If it says next to it that registration is open, or if an empty field is lit up at all, you've made it. If it is indicated that there is a landing - alas ...
3. You check in and receive a boarding pass, after which (if necessary) you check in your baggage, receiving a baggage tag. On it you will receive your suitcase after landing. It will fly with you, only in the cargo hold.
4. Go through passport control and pre-flight inspection (again a metal detector + scanner for all things, but this check is already more thorough), and in some cases you will have to communicate with customs officers.
5. The waiting room where you will stay until boarding. There are cafes and shops here.
6. Boarding a plane to which a certain gate (gate) will lead. At large airports, buses wait for people behind the gates, less often - an accordion corridor leading to the door of the aircraft.

Time and procedure for registration

How is registration going? The representative of the airline checks the documents of all passengers, their tickets (although sometimes only a passport is enough, since they have all the information in the database), and then hands over a boarding pass with the number of your seat on board. If you are one of the first in line, you can ask the employee to find you a comfortable seat (for example, one where you can stretch your legs well).

Have you registered elsewhere? A coupon will be sent to you - be sure to print it. It is he, and not the ticket, the guarantee that you will be allowed on the plane. By the way, in addition to the flight number, it will indicate exact time departure.

You can register:

• from home, via the Internet (although not always - information about such registration is available on the websites of carrier companies);
• through a self-check-in terminal (this method can be recommended not only to experienced travelers). Its advantage is that you do not have to stand in line at the counter. These smart machines (also known as self check-in kiosks) can read passport information and print out the boarding pass you need.

Self-check-in (especially carried out in advance, via the Internet - it opens somewhere a day before the flight, although VisAir allows you to check-in in general for a month) gives you the advantages of choosing your favorite seat on the plane. Well, people who will go through “off-line” check-in at the airport employee’s counter, especially the last in line, will already receive what remains ... True, this rule has an exception: sometimes companies indicate on tickets a specific seat, which is fixed for this passenger. Most often, these are places of increased comfort, for which a person pays extra separately.

If you checked in online but forgot your boarding pass at home, you will have to visit the check-in desk - they will give you a new one. In some cases, you can register using your mobile. The coupon will be sent to you, and you do not need to print it - it will be checked through the screen of your phone.

Check-in usually starts 2 hours and ends 40 minutes before departure, smoothly "flowing" into the landing.

If you are late for this procedure, or arrived on time but without the required documents, you will be denied boarding.

Boarding time

After check-in, you enter the departure area (waiting room). Here people are waiting for the airline to check the documents of the last passenger and announce boarding. Even if it seems to you that there is still time, immediately find the gate you need. Your boarding pass contains the flight number - the same should be on the sign above the gate. Only having figured out how to get to this “point of departure”, you can set off to explore the fascinating world of duty free.

It is worth remembering: gate numbers sometimes change, so do not linger in stores until the last. It is in your interest to appear at the boarding gate no later than 15 minutes before the start of boarding, that is, a maximum of 25-45 minutes before departure (depending on how long your flight is and what city you are in, more on this will be discussed below) . You can’t be late: if a passenger “walks” and doesn’t have time, the money for the ticket will not be returned to him - it’s his own fault.

The boarding time is constantly reminded to passengers by broadcasting on information boards and repeating over loudspeakers.

Domestic flights

• At large airports (for example, in the capital), boarding starts 30-40 minutes and ends 15-20 minutes before departure.
• At small airports (say, in Barnaul, Irkutsk, and so on), it starts at 25-30 and ends 15-10 minutes before the "start".

International flights

• Large airports: starts 60 to 40 minutes, ends 25 to 20 minutes before departure.
• Small: start in 40-30, end in 20-15 minutes.

Why such a big time difference? It's simple: the larger the airport, the longer the queue. And in smaller cities there are practically none, so the service is faster.

That's all! Now you can lean back in your chair and fly beautifully into the sunset.

By the way! Often, when checking in, a passenger is asked to choose a seat on the plane. No need to think that they are all the same - there are more and less comfortable chairs. In addition, many salons are designed in their own way, so that the seats in them are not at all identical. This video will help you make the right choice!

Flying in an airplane is an exciting experience for many people. This is especially true for the first flight, when a person does not know what to do and where to go. In order not to rush around the entire airport in search of the necessary place, it is worthwhile to study in advance what actions will need to be taken for check-in and boarding. There are a number of requirements for passengers flying on domestic and international flights. In the latter case, the requirements are much higher.

What is a boarding pass and where to get it

A boarding pass is a document that confirms the right to board an aircraft. It can be obtained after registration. It can be passed in mode or in the airport building. If the passenger decides to check in via the Internet, the ticket will be available for printing from a PC or other mobile device. Then it will need to be printed out for presentation to specialists at a special counter. If the document is damaged or lost for some reason, you can print it again.

The ticket contains the following information:

1. Flight number.
2. The number and location of the seat in the aircraft cabin.
3. The time when boarding starts and ends.
4. Exit number for passing passengers to the plane.

Important! The boarding pass and passport should always be at hand so that the airport security staff can make sure that you are a passenger, and not a random person who decided to walk around the terminal.

Registration procedure

The possession of a plane ticket is the right to use the flight. But the right may or may not be exercised. That is why, in order to board an airliner, you need to go through pre-registration and get a boarding pass. Here is what is included in it:

Sometimes this whole process takes a long time. That is why it is recommended to arrive at the airport 3-4 hours before departure, despite the fact that check-in starts 2 hours before.

Important! If you are late for, then you can go through it at a special counter for latecomers. But this service is relevant for those who did not have time to register and came a few minutes after the end of the registration process. If this happens after 15-20 minutes, then boarding the airliner will be denied.

If the airline's rules imply the ability to return or change an unused ticket for another one, you should use this right. However, this is rarely true for Russia. But American airlines allow you to board the next plane that flies to the city you need, despite being late for the plane where the ticket was purchased.

How to register online

Many people register online today. It's much faster and easier. In addition, there is no need to waste time waiting at the airport. People who go through electronic check-in often arrive at the airport building an hour later than the recommended time.

To complete the procedure, you will need to go to the official website of the airline and select the required flight. It is there in a special window you can register. Some airlines accept a photo of a boarding pass from a phone, but this is not always the case. It is worth clarifying in advance the possibility of providing a picture.

The earlier the passenger checks in, the more chances he will have to get the best place. It usually starts the day before departure. Some operators open it 2-3 days before departure. It closes in 45 minutes.

Important features of boarding passengers

The boarding pass contains all the necessary information for passengers. In order to avoid problems during landing, it is recommended to approach the desired gate in 5-10 minutes. You also need to make sure that the gate and landing time are correct.

Passengers will be required to present their passport and boarding pass at the time of boarding. And if we are talking about an international flight, then also a visa and a passport. After passing through the gate, boarding the aircraft. It is made by delivery by bus or through a special sleeve that connects the aircraft to the terminal. On board flight attendants will help you find required space and tell you how to behave during takeoff, landing and the flight itself.

Time frame

Not all airports start and finish boarding at the same time. However, there are some rules that are relevant for all airport terminals. Below is a table with an approximate schedule.

It all depends on the traffic flow. The larger it is, the more time is allotted for check-in and boarding.

Rules of conduct at the airport for beginners

Arriving at, no need to panic. If this is your first flight, then follow the information boards and various signs. If they are not enough, then you can contact the airport security specialists. They will help you figure out where to go, as well as tell you how to read the information on the scoreboard. It is recommended to read several useful articles in advance in order to clearly develop a plan of action.

Here's what to do when you get to the airport:

1. Initially, you need to study the information on the scoreboard and find your flight in order to understand what is currently happening with it and when boarding begins.
2. Familiarize yourself with the map of the airport in order to plan in advance the route that you need to follow.
3. Before approaching the check-in counter, you should prepare all the necessary documents, which include tickets and a passport. If the whole family goes on a flight, then it is better to submit all the documents at once, and not to check in for each one individually.
4. Passengers flying in business class are served at a special counter, where service takes place out of turn.

What to do when you have free time

Today, airports have many different opportunities for passengers to keep themselves busy. These include the following:

1. Shopping. There are really many different kiosks and shops in the airport building where you can buy various goods or just look at the assortment. Prices are usually very high due to the almost complete lack of competition.
2. Possibility to relax in the cafe.
3. Read a book, newspaper or magazine. If there is no desire to buy them, then you can take them for free at special racks.
4. Use Wi-Fi to work or just surf the Internet for "killing time".
5. Go to duty free.

For young mothers there is a children's room where you can change your baby's clothes and do all the necessary procedures. Usually, doctors, including pediatricians, work in airport buildings. Therefore, if there is any suspicion of a health condition, you can contact them. Medical assistance is provided free of charge.

Additional Information

There are no uniform baggage requirements. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with them in advance when buying a ticket in a particular airline. It is also worth familiarizing yourself with the requirements for boarding an aircraft in advance. The maximum weight of luggage in some companies may be 50 kilograms. The minimum weight is 20 kg.

It is forbidden to carry:

1. Various kinds of gases.
2. Explosives and ammunition.
3. Steel arms.
4. Materials that can easily catch fire.
5. Items with a strong magnetic field.
6. Mercury.

To prevent the transport of prohibited substances, it is necessary to pass a security check. It is forbidden to carry water and a number of other items in which you can easily carry prohibited items.

Pregnant women must provide a certificate from a doctor, which confirms the ability to endure the stress associated with flights.

Thus, in order to be in time for everything, you need to arrive in advance. Check-in starts in a couple of hours, and landing, depending on the size of the terminal, in 40-60 minutes.

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Question: how long does it take to be at the airport?
Answer: at least 2 hours

Extended answer below
Quite often the question arises of how long it takes to be at the airport.
On the one hand, the question is quite simple, but on the other hand, not quite. It must be remembered that a plane is not a train; you cannot jump into it at the last moment. Check-in is always carried out for an airplane, and regardless of whether it is a domestic flight (that is, across the country) or international (flight to other countries). On the airport website, you can always find up-to-date information about how much time the check-in for the required flight starts. And the most correct option for what time you need to be at the airport is by the time the check-in starts.
Check-in usually closes 40 minutes before the flight departure. If the registration is not passed, then it will be impossible to get the plane.
Therefore, you must always arrive at the airport in advance - before the end of check-in for the flight.
For domestic flights, check-in usually starts 2 hours before, for international flights, 2.5 or 3 hours.

For example, the departure time is specified as 15:00. If the flight is domestic, check-in start time will be 13:00 and check-in end time will be 14:20.
You should not count on the fact that there will be an opportunity to be in time, arriving at 14:20, perhaps the registration will already be completed.

Airplanes, although a fast mode of transport, have the ability to constantly change the schedule for 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. This time is usually not noticeable to those who are going to fly out, but may affect the check-in time.

You need to be especially careful with charter flights, that is, those that are ordered by a tour operator to deliver tourists to a certain point - these are usually all flights to the most popular resorts (Turkey or Egypt). Charter flights are placed on a free schedule and they move quite often, so you can find out the exact departure time only a day in advance - again, on the airport website.

If you check in in advance, this means that you do not need to check in again, but you must again arrive at the airport 40 minutes before the end of the check-in time.

In our opinion, the best answer to the question of how long does it take to be at the airport is the following: You must arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure.

This time will be enough to calmly check in, not be late, take a walk around Duty Free and board a plane.

By the way, despite the fact that formally check-in for a flight starts 2-3 hours before departure, quite often check-in desks open earlier, so arriving at the airport earlier you can get best places. Arriving at the last moment, for example, an hour before, you run the risk of not getting the best seats. For example, if you are traveling as a family, then seats can be given in different parts of the plane, that is, not nearby.

Arriving at the airport 5 hours in advance is also pointless, if the flight is moved, then the waiting time increases significantly.