If catching an international flight how long before you need to be at airport?

If catching an international flight how long before you need to be at airport?

At least three hours.

Rule of thumb is three hours

The standard recommendation is 3 hours early.

2 hrs minimum

The standard recommendation is two hours before scheduled departure time for a domestic flight, and three hours for international.
Remember that 'at the airport' doesn't mean "still searching for a parking space 15 minutes' walk from the terminal". It means inside the terminal building, in the queue at the correct check-in counter.

I've shown up 2 hours prior on my last couple of flights. I'll get there 3 hours early if there's bad weather.

Three hours is the general rule

It depends on the airport. You have to say where you will start your trip for a valid answer.

Minimum 3 hours

1 hour small regonal airport. 2 hours major airport just to change planes. No need to go back threw security. 3 hours in US on international flights or more. Were security check needed. 5hours if switching planes in China at airport.

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