When do you need to come to the airport to check in? How long does it take to be at the airport? What documents are needed for the flight?

Those who have repeatedly used air transport services have learned to manage their time before the flight, managing to complete all the necessary procedures. Beginners need to learn all this, but they must immediately take into account one rule - it is better to arrive at the airport in advance in order to have a 100% guarantee of your presence on board the chosen airliner.

Departure procedure

To take off on a flight, passengers will have to wait in more than one line. For domestic flights, the check-in procedure will take less time than for international ones, but you will still need to check in your baggage and go through a hand luggage inspection, as well as check in for the flight if you were unable to do this in advance via the Internet.

Traveling abroad may also include customs inspection. If you have to go through the red corridor, you will have to plan a few minutes for it too. How much time passengers must complete all these procedures before boarding the plane can be clarified on the board at the airport (or on the company’s website). Here you can also add the period of time allotted for visiting shops in the duty-free zone (in the case of a trip abroad).

One line can be overcome in a matter of minutes, but you will have to linger at another counter if some rules are not followed:

• the overall dimensions of luggage or hand luggage are not maintained;
• there is an excess of baggage and baggage of excess weight, and you will have to pay for the excess;
• prohibited items are found in a bag or suitcase - you will have to spend time solving this problem.

Having a boarding pass in hand, received via the Internet, the passenger goes to a separate baggage drop-off counter, if there is one at the airport (otherwise, he will have to join the general queue).

Search procedure

It can take a lot of time to search hand luggage, since they first determine whether the bag matches the required dimensions and weight, then check the contents to ensure there are no prohibited or dangerous items (their list should be read in advance).

This procedure is necessary (and mandatory), and the security service carries it out carefully. The more discrepancies there are, the longer the inspection will take. To avoid unpleasant moments, it is worth studying in advance the requirements for the carriage of baggage and baggage that are imposed by a specific air carrier.

There are no standard lists here; an individual list can be found on the website. The ban applies to the transportation of weapons, explosives, fire hazards, oxidizing and toxic substances.

It should be taken into account that hand luggage is checked with special care, since it will be located directly in the aircraft cabin. There are some nuances here regarding the things you can have with you. What is allowed to be carried on board must be compactly packaged and comply with the established parameters.

If you find items in your luggage that are not on the list of permitted items, some of them can be transferred to your luggage. But what cannot be carried in a suitcase will have to be “attached” somewhere. It’s good if the person accompanying you is nearby - he can take these things with him. Otherwise, you will either have to say goodbye to prohibited items or abandon this flight.

Customs officers also pay attention to luggage, checking to see if there are any items that cannot be taken abroad (those that are wanted or that are the property of the state).

Note! To reduce the time for inspections and avoid various delays, you should plan everything in advance by packing in your luggage and putting only things allowed on the airline’s lists. But you need to be at the airport long before check-in ends in any case.

How to speed up the registration procedure

To spend less time standing in queues, you should register in advance by going to the airline’s website. Most of them offer this service. Online check-in usually opens 24-30 hours before flight departure. The sooner the passenger passes it, the more chances he has to choose a more comfortable seat in the cabin.

Note! It is better to print the provided boarding pass in advance so as not to waste time at the airport. Baggage can be checked in the same way, but it must comply with all the standards established for free transportation. Otherwise, you will have to stand in line to pay for the excess weight.

Online check-in does not exempt you from baggage inspection. To speed it up, you will need to take into account the regulatory parameters when purchasing suitcases. When packing luggage at home, you need to take into account the maximum allowable weight. You should clarify in advance what you can take with you on a trip and what you should leave at home.

If you still have to stand in line at the check-in counter, you should prepare all the necessary documents in advance. For flights within the country, it is enough to present a passport and a ticket (paper version, since the electronic version is already available in the carrier’s computer database). If several people are traveling together, all documents for registration are submitted at the same time, not forgetting the children’s birth certificates.

For an international flight you will also need a passport. If the country to which the passenger is traveling requires a visa, then this must also be presented to the registrar.

When flying regionally within Russia and abroad, you can travel light – only with hand luggage and without baggage. This makes it even easier to check in for your flight - just show your luggage to a security representative and go through passport control. All this will take no more than half an hour.

Important! But this does not mean at all that you need to be at the airport right before the departure of the plane. It is always better to have extra time to feel calm, especially for those who are always nervous about the upcoming flight.

When online registration is not allowed

You should not rely on registration via the Internet - you should first make sure that the company provides such a service. Then you need to find out whether a similar option is allowed at the airport through which the passenger departs for the flight - not all cities practice this type of registration.

But even if both the company and the airport give the go-ahead, not all passengers will have to use this service, since there are many restrictions:

• travelers with small children, who receive a free ticket, must check in at the airport;
• the same applies to people with disabilities, as well as persons accompanying them;

• if you have to transport animals, you won’t be able to get past the check-in counter (plus, you must go through a pet inspection and receive a registration card for it);
• transportation of works of art in luggage is also registered at the check-in counter;
• jewelry, large sums of money, etc. require declaration, so you will have to check in for the plane at the airport.

If you do not take these points into account and register online, you will still have to go through this procedure again. Therefore, you need to know how much it costs to arrive at the airport in order to be on time.

Why you should leave early

When flying for the first time, newcomers always try to clarify how long they need to arrive at the airport. In order to have time to arrange everything, you should know not only the time, what time the plane departs, but also how many hours in advance check-in for the flight takes place. The standard is to start registration 3 hours before departure on international routes, 2 hours on regional routes, and the procedure ends in 40-30 minutes.

Note! These points should be clarified in advance - some airlines (and airports too) have their own specifics. 1.5-2.5 hours for all flight registration procedures is too short a period, so crowds always form at the counters.

You shouldn’t wait for the queues to clear up and arrive at the airport just as passengers are boarding. You should always assume the risk of force majeure situations in order to arrive at the airport on time:

• The road may be overloaded with vehicles, which can create traffic jams. This is especially observed during the tourist season, as well as on weekends;
• The route may be crossed by railway tracks, on which locomotive maneuvers will begin at the most inopportune moment;
• Vehicle breakdowns and unforeseen emergency situations should not be ruled out.

Therefore, you should leave for the airport as early as possible in order to have the necessary time reserve and be in time for check-in. This will give you a chance to be at the front of the line and quickly go through all the necessary procedures, and then calmly wait to board the plane.

If a newbie is traveling

It is especially important to show up early at the airport for those who have not yet used the services of air carriers. They will need extra minutes to get used to the bustle of the airport, as well as to find their way in search of the electronic board and familiarize themselves with the information available there about how long before departure boarding ends.

It will also take time to study the location of check-in counters, customs inspection points for baggage and hand luggage, the location of terminals and access to the Duty Free zone. It is also important to know the sequence of all necessary procedures, as well as how long it takes to complete everything. Only in this way will the passenger feel more confident, so as not to fuss and be nervous.

Important! Checked baggage and hand luggage are equipped with special tags - this ensures that things do not get lost during the flight. But if a passenger accidentally loses his boarding pass, he will not be allowed on board the plane. There may simply not be enough time to print a duplicate before departure.

If you have a lot of free time left

Some passengers do not like to waste their time tediously waiting for departure at the airport, so they tend to arrive not at the beginning of check-in, but closer to its end. But, according to the majority, calm waiting is better than haste, and in order not to be bored, you should take care of your leisure time.

You are allowed to have books, periodicals or crossword puzzles in your hand luggage. You can travel with tablets or laptops, having previously downloaded exciting games, interesting films or programs, as well as electronic literature into your gadgets. If you have time, all this will help brighten up the remaining minutes before departure. These funds will come in handy if the flight is delayed.

There are cozy restaurants and cafes at the airport where you can have a tasty snack and chat with those seeing you off. Those flying abroad have the opportunity to stroll through Duty Free outlets - the duty-free zone offers a wide range of goods for various occasions. But before purchasing anything here, you should clarify whether the purchase can be carried on the plane.

If your flight is delayed

For a number of reasons, flights may be delayed (bad weather conditions, aircraft replacement and other force majeure). In this case, the airport administration, together with the airline whose flight is delayed, will take care of the convenience of passengers forced to languish while waiting.

• If there is a mother and child room at the airport, it will certainly be provided to those traveling with children;
• Some airports will take care of the leisure of little passengers by inviting them to visit the playground;
• If there is a delay of 1-2 hours, passengers will be provided with free drinks;
• If more than 4 hours - then hot meals;
• A hotel is provided free of charge if the flight is rescheduled for more than 8 hours.

If a passenger wants to take a different flight, the company will take this into account and accommodate it, trying to put the client on the nearest plane in the chosen direction.

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How can I know that my plane will depart on time?

Before departure, it's worth reviewing your flight details again. The best way to do this is on the airline or airport website. Directly at the airport, all the necessary information can be obtained by looking at the board. But you should not rely too much on the fact that the indicated flight delay will actually occur. Airlines often quote longer delay times.

How long in advance do you need to arrive at the airport?

It is recommended to arrive at the airport 90-120 minutes before boarding. Please note: many airlines close check-in 30-60 minutes before departure. Therefore, you should not think that “the plane will not fly without you.” You should also have time in reserve in case of unforeseen situations or delays in traffic jams. There may also be queues at the airport.

How long does it take to register?

Customers of many airlines can check in for a flight and select their seat online 24 hours before departure. Often, especially on holidays, it can take a long time to check in luggage. Therefore, it is better to allocate another 30 minutes for check-in and baggage drop-off.

How long does it take to pass control?

If you are lucky, the metal frame will not jingle and nothing suspicious or eye-catching will be found in your hand luggage, then the control will go through quite quickly. It is better to allocate about 30 minutes to go through the control, as there may be a queue and even if it is small, sometimes one person is enough to significantly delay the rest.

To avoid delays in inspection, you should follow these steps:
- place all containers with liquids in the required transparent plastic bag;
- take off in advance everything that can make the metal frame ring: jacket, belt, jewelry and, if necessary, shoes, and place all these items in a special plastic container;
- remove items from the pockets of your clothes and place them in a plastic container;
- prepare your ticket in advance;
- put gadgets and accessories (for example, a charger) in a plastic container;
- wait for instructions from staff.

When should you be at the gate?

After registration and control, continue to monitor the information on the board. Sometimes boarding may begin earlier than stated. This does not mean that the plane will take off earlier. As a rule, for short flights and domestic flights, boarding for the flight begins 20-30 minutes before departure, for long-haul flights - 30-40 minutes.

Going on a foreign trip by air requires increased responsibility. It should be understood that the airliner will not wait for a late passenger and will depart according to the standard schedule. Before boarding an aircraft, a passenger will have to go through a registration procedure and several checks. In addition, you must check in your luggage and fill out a customs declaration. In our article, we propose to examine the question of how long before departure you need to be at the airport in order to have time to go through all the above procedures.

Rules set by airlines

It is quite difficult to name the exact time when you need to go to the airport. There are many different factors to consider when deciding this issue. Among them are:

1. Airline requirements and the ability to check in electronically.
2. The presence or absence of luggage requiring registration.
3. Flight direction.

It is possible to reduce the time period required to complete all standard procedures only if you know the characteristics of a particular air harbor.

A high volume of passenger traffic may cause registration to take quite a long period of time. One of the most difficult stages is passing passport and customs control. A thorough inspection of a passenger's luggage takes quite a lot of time. According to the established rules, passengers who have registered in real time through electronic services can arrive at the airport one hour before the departure of the flight. This time period is quite enough to pass customs and passport control, provided there is no large luggage.

Travelers with pets should remember that in this case, going through control will take a significantly longer period of time. In such a situation, you need to go to the airport several hours before the flight departs. Possible difficulties can only be avoided if the tourist has all the necessary documents. After arriving at the airport, it is recommended to remove from your bags in advance all documents that may be required in order to board the aircraft.

Tourists traveling around Russia just need to show their boarding pass and passport to the airline staff. In the case of foreign travel, a visa and a foreign document proving the identity of the traveler will be required. It should be noted here that for sending to some countries there is no need for a visa. Airport employees put a special mark in the traveler’s documents, allowing the tourist to stay in the country for a certain period of time.

The procedure for completing the registration procedure

One of the first stages that a traveler who wants to go on a trip abroad by air has to go through is check-in for the flight. This procedure begins a few hours before the departure of the flight and ends before the departure of the aircraft. The duration of this process depends on the characteristics of the selected flight. As a rule, in the case of local routes, a tourist only needs to show up at the airport a few hours before the departure is announced. You can get detailed information about the duration of the registration procedure by calling the hotline or on the official website of the selected transport service.

For passengers who want to reduce time costs, there is an alternative in the form of electronic check-in for the flight. You can use this service twenty-four hours before the flight departs. The use of modern technologies can significantly simplify the process in question and save time. Tourists can fill out an electronic form via a personal computer or mobile device from anywhere in the city. When using such services, the passenger is sent to the airport, having in hand all the necessary documents to board the aircraft.

It should be noted that not all passengers can use such a service. People traveling with small children, immobile people or pets must go through the standard registration procedure.

How far in advance do you need to arrive at the airport for domestic flights?

The question of how long it takes to arrive at the airport for domestic flights worries many passengers traveling around Russia . The optimal period is a period of time equal to two hours before the announcement of the flight departure. During this time period, airline employees open the registration procedure. Those travelers who have registered through the electronic service can arrive at the airport forty minutes before the flight departs. This period of time is quite enough to go through customs inspection and passport control, as well as handing luggage into the luggage compartment.

How long before you arrive at the airport for an international flight?

The answer to the question of how long to arrive at the airport for an international flight is somewhat different from the above recommendations . In this case, the traveler must arrive at the airport at least three hours before the flight departs. The time difference is explained by the fact that in this case, registration ends one hour before the plane’s departure. In addition, you need to take into account that the airline can change the departure time, postponing the departure of the flight by ten minutes.

It is important to understand that when traveling to foreign countries, the traveler needs to go through a more complex registration procedure. During this process, airline employees will need to present not only local, but also foreign documents, which significantly prolongs the process itself. This is why experienced tourists prefer to leave for the airport a few hours before their flight departs.

The procedure for passing passport and customs control

Travelers wishing to use air transport need to take into account not only the check-in time before the plane departs, but also the length of time required to clear customs control. Each passenger, before boarding the aircraft, undergoes a luggage inspection procedure. This means that tourists must take into account the length of time spent on this procedure. During the inspection, security officers check travelers' luggage for the presence of objects from the prohibited list. This process is a kind of guarantee of safe travel.

In situations where a tourist goes through the standard check-in procedure, security personnel inspect the luggage without the participation of the passenger. The presence of the traveler is required only during the check of cabin luggage. At each airport there is a special counter intended for those people who have completed the registration procedure through electronic services. The total duration of customs inspection is less than thirty minutes. You can reduce time costs by first studying the list of items that are included in the list of prohibited objects.

Baggage transportation standards are calculated on the basis of tariff schedules developed by airline management. It is recommended that you review these rules carefully before you travel. It should be noted that each company creates its own list of objects that are prohibited from being taken on board an aircraft. This list includes:

1. Firearms and bladed weapons.
2. Poisonous compounds and explosives.
3. Flammable liquids and solid fuel elements.

Before you go on the road, you must carefully study the rules established by the selected transport service.

Experienced travelers know the answer to the question of how long before departure you need to be at the airport. Most tourists prefer to go to the airport a few hours before their flight departure time. When calculating the length of time it will take to get to the airport, it is necessary to take into account various unforeseen circumstances that may arise during the trip. It should be remembered that the registration procedure ends forty minutes before the flight departs. All travelers must board the aircraft twenty minutes before departure. People who have not managed to complete all formalities are not allowed on the plane. It should be noted here that returning tickets and returning money after the flight has departed is much more difficult compared to pre-registration of a refund.

You can save personal time by completing the registration procedure through a special electronic service. This approach allows you to get a small time reserve of one hour. This period of time is enough to deal with various force majeure events. Tourists visiting the airport for the first time often experience anxiety, which leads to the loss of valuable time. Excessive fuss and running from one registration desk to another can lead to a loss of ten minutes. In order to find the right counter, it is recommended to ask the airport staff for help. In addition, you should be aware of queues near the passport and customs control counters.

Many travelers, once they reach the airport, head to the duty free shops. When making purchases in such stores, you need to take into account several important nuances. Not all airlines allow their customers to carry products purchased at Duty Free for free. Some carriers allow the transportation of such goods only if the original packaging and payment receipt are intact. Visiting duty free shops can take up to thirty minutes.

Conclusion

In this article, we looked at the question of when you need to be at the airport before departure within Russia or on international flights. You can reduce time costs by first studying the rules established by the carrier. Tourists are advised to pay attention to the tariffs according to which the air ticket was purchased and the standards for transporting suitcases. In the event that the size or volume of luggage exceeds the established limits, the traveler must pay for additional luggage space. In order to avoid possible problems, it is recommended to go to the airport four hours before flight departure.

The passenger must arrive at the airport long before the plane's departure time. This is natural, because before boarding a flight you must go through a certain list of procedures.

Punctuality greatly simplifies life for both the staff and the passenger himself. So, how long before departure do you need to be at the airport? In short, in 1.5-3 hours.

However, it would be wrong, as they say, to paint everyone with the same brush. Situations are different, airports even more so. Therefore, in practice, the question of how many minutes before departure you need to arrive at the airport does not have a clear answer. It all depends on.

• flight distance (domestic or international flight);
• carrier requirements;
• presence or absence of luggage;
• Internet registration options;
• characteristics of the country and the airport.

In order not to confuse a person going to the airport for the first time, or who has forgotten how everything works in practice, it is worth examining these nuances in detail. And we can immediately give general advice: if you have trouble navigating terminals, have never flown on an airplane, or are afraid of getting lost at the airport, add at least another half hour of time from the set time so as not to be late.

If you are traveling with an animal, add another 30-20 minutes of time, because the pet will be examined by airport staff. It is also worth advising you to check and prepare documents in advance, keep them at hand in full, so as not to delay the process and eliminate absent-mindedness with all the ensuing consequences.

As a rule, check-in begins 2 hours before departure. Can register online, in which case it will be enough to arrive 40 minutes in advance. In most cases, the time coordinates will be exactly the same, and if you have doubts about this issue, you can call the carrier in advance or look at the information on its website.t

Electronic check-in usually becomes available a day before departure, and is very convenient to use. This will save you from having to stand in line at the airport terminal and will allow you to choose a seat in a relaxed atmosphere. And your boarding pass will already be in your hands, and you won’t have to arrive much in advance.

Check-in usually ends 40 minutes before departure. By this time, all passengers must be at the airport, complete the procedure and be ready for departure. This is true for both domestic and international flights; check-in almost always ends at the same time.

This information is relevant specifically for domestic flights, which do not require customs clearance, and generally provide simpler conditions for passing security control. For domestic flights, it is enough to arrive at the airport 1.5-2 hours before departure.

With international flights, things are a little more complicated. Arriving 2 hours in advance will not be enough here; you simply will not have time to go through all the procedures, and you will either be late or have to rush and displease everyone around you.

So, how long before departure do you need to be there if you are going on vacation or business to another country?

To successfully take off on an international flight, you must arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance. In this case, you can slowly go through all the procedures, wait a little, go through Duty Free and get to the gate without haste.

When flying internationally, before boarding, you must go through not only check-in for the flight, but also customs, security control, present all documents, and so on. Again, it is worth noting that flying with a pet will require additional procedures; you will have to take this into account and arrive even earlier. In general, arriving at the airport 3-3.5 hours before departure will ensure a successful flight if we are talking about an international flight.

How to check in for a flight to Domodedovo

Preparing to fly on an airplane is quite a difficult task. Not only do you need to decide on the departure date, buy a ticket in advance and profitably, collect the necessary things, and in addition go through many check-in steps at the airport. To avoid difficulties with the latter, since the check begins and ends at strictly defined periods of time, read the information material.

We will explain in detail how to check in for a flight in Moscow without any hassle.

Check in for your flight You can directly in Domodedovo or via the Internet. If you do not know how long before the passenger registration process begins, then you need to arrive at the airport with plenty of time. There are 6 check-in islands in the terminal building: four large ones with twenty-two sections and two smaller ones with twenty.

Regular and transit passengers awaiting their next flight upon transfer are processed here. Passengers also check in small-sized cargo inside the section.

More than eighty sections consist of check-in counters. Customers approach each of them to check and fill out travel documents. How do I get to the correct check-in counter? First of all, look at the flight number: it is printed on the ticket.

Then pay attention to the huge information board at the top of the hall. When should I arrive at Domodedovo Airport for check-in and departure? On the monitor, find the flight and determine the number of the check-in counter associated with your flight. Then you should approach an airport employee.

Also inside Domodedovo, check-in for flights takes place using self-check-in kiosks. Self-registration kiosk is very easy to find, because they are a small structure in bright orange color.

The terminal is designed to fill in all flight data. In this case, the passenger himself works with information about the flight.

To determine in advance how this procedure goes, let’s clarify the passenger’s actions. You will need to prepare a passport with an air ticket or an itinerary receipt for an electronic ticket and go to the terminal. Then find the desired airline from the twenty offered, enter the reservation code, name and flight number, and then select a seat (if this option is available) and receive a boarding pass for the plane.

Register at Domodedovo or via the Internet - a personal matter for each passenger. When choosing the first option, do not forget that check-in for international flights begins two to three hours before the departure of the aircraft, and for domestic flights – two hours before. The registration procedure ends approximately forty minutes before the flight.

• Go to the official Domodedovo website.
• On the web page, view the airlines that have access to register passengers using the World Wide Web.
• If your company is on the list, then feel free to proceed to active registration.

Second step. Open the interactive page of the required airline. On the website, look at the time when check-in for your flight begins and ends.

Typically, the first clients receive completed documents twenty-four hours before the flight. Regular users know that the issuance of travel papers ends ninety minutes before the plane takes off.

Third step. Enter your details and receive an electronic boarding pass. You can do it yourself or at self-check-in kiosks at the airport. In this case, you should remember the warning that the Domodedovo administration is not responsible for problems and failures on airline websites.

What to do at the airport

Everyone who takes a flight for the first time in their life wonders what to do at the airport. It’s easy to get confused on the spot, there are a lot of people, everyone is in a hurry somewhere, and no one has time to help those who are confused. A huge building can cause panic, therefore, it would be useful to plan the procedure in advance.

Air tickets can be purchased online, directly at the airport or at special ticket offices. The global network today makes it possible not only to book, but to purchase a seat on the plane. You don’t have to go to the ticket office and pick up the original; all data is entered directly into the air carrier’s computer.

To register, you just need to show your passport; the check is based on the list of passengers. You can get an itinerary receipt for yourself. It contains the flight number, exact departure date and other information.

Using an e-ticket is easy and there is no need to queue at the ticket office.

A regular ticket can be purchased at the airport or other ticket offices in the city. If the trip is made on a tourist package, then the agencies, as a rule, independently purchase all the necessary travel documents. Please note that the time on the ticket is local, this is especially important when you are traveling home from another country.

This time is enough to do everything necessary. Excitement can confuse all the cards, do not forget to pick up your luggage from the taxi, such incidents sometimes happen. When you find yourself at the airport for the first time, you need to find the departure hall.

On the official website you can see the building diagram in advance, or simply follow the arrows.

In the right hall there will definitely be an electronic display on the wall with information on upcoming flights. The scoreboards are standard all over the world, so they are easy to understand. The first column shows the departure time. The second one indicates the destination.

The next 2 columns are the airline code and the flight number, if you are still in doubt whether it is yours or not, then all questions are cleared up.

Next - two numbers separated by a dash - these are the registration desk numbers. You can approach any of them, although often the first ones take first and business class, the rest register economy. This is followed by boarding time. Not to be confused with check-in, this is the time when passengers begin to board the plane.

The last column indicates the boarding gate number. We find it after registration. The output numbers are always large and bright so that they can be seen from afar.

What you need to do next is go to the registration desk. We leave the tickets and passport in our hands. If the ticket is electronic, you can only take your passport or show the itinerary receipt. If you are traveling with your whole family, you can submit documents together, so it is more likely that the places will be nearby.

A group of friends can also request shared accommodation, but this is only possible if suitable places are available.

Luggage for each person is placed on the scale. Weight standards may vary between airlines. For excess, a tax receipt will be issued.

The employee will check all documents, the presence of permission to enter the country, if this is a trip abroad, and will issue a boarding pass for each passenger individually.

Customs control at the airport is another stage of document verification. Here everyone hands over their documents: passport and boarding pass. You will need to go through the metal detector frame, so try to put all iron items in a bag in advance. It could be keys, batteries, a phone, a pen, small change. Prepare for this moment at home so that you don’t have to frantically remember what might be in which pocket.

Try to ensure that there are no metal objects on your clothes, otherwise you will have to remove them.

Another rule is that there should be no weapons or objects resembling them in the bag. It is better to leave a souvenir lighter or your son’s favorite toy pistol at home. Learning the real purpose of these things can take up valuable time.

The test will be quick and easy if you prepare in advance.

The correct exit to the aircraft is indicated on the boarding pass. It is recommended to find it in advance so as not to look for it in a panic later. There is still a little time left before departure; you can go shopping to take your mind off your anxiety.

The start of boarding can be announced via loudspeaker or directly at the desired exit. In any case, it is indicated on the ticket. When leaving the plane, your passport and coupon are checked again, after which you can go up the stairs.

If the plane is far from the exit, passengers are transported by bus. Some international airports have landing arms right out of the building. On the plane they will tell you where your seat is.

All that remains is to sit comfortably in your seat and enjoy the flight.

The cost of such a ticket is sometimes only 10% of the regular price. But there is a limitation: an adult can only carry one child.

If your child needs food along the way, you can take ready-made baby formula with you. General transportation rules allow transporting no more than a liter of liquid, but in containers with a maximum volume of 100 ml. However, the same law states that the rule does not apply to diabetics and baby food. But don’t overuse it and take large containers with you.

It is better to prepare several bottles or packages of ready-made formula that the child needs during the trip. A couple of small bottles of baby water are enough. Practice shows that the fewest questions arise with the original packaging of baby food and jars of puree.

The terminal is written in advance on Vnukovo airport tickets; you can see its location on the map and immediately go to the desired place. The VIP lounge is located in a separate building. You can reduce the waiting time if check in for a flight in advance.

This is done on the airline's website or right at the airport, at the self-service counter.

If you choose on-site registration, you can find out the desired rack in advance. Each carrier has its own permanent location. This information is updated regularly and can be seen on the central display of the hall.

• Aeroexpress leaves from Kyiv metro station. The train goes directly to the airport hall, without unnecessary stops. Travel time is about 40 minutes. Sending occurs every hour. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the spot.
• Bus No. 611 goes to Vnukovo Airport, boarding it from the metro stations Rumyantsevo, Yugo-Zapadnaya, Salaryevo, Troparevo.
• Route taxi No. 45 departs from the Yugo-Zapadnaya metro station.

Those who travel by car can leave it in the parking lot of Vnukovo Airport. The time is unlimited, but free parking is provided only to VIP clients.

Sheremetyevo Airport is divided into 4 terminals. Terminal D is for domestic flights only. The required one will be indicated on the ticket or on the itinerary receipt.

Some companies offer online check-in for flights, which saves a lot of time.

• Aeroexpress to Sheremetyevo departs from Belorussky Station every half hour. This is one of the most convenient ways, without city traffic jams and unnecessary stops.
• Public transport:
  • From the River Station - bus No. 851 and minibus No. 949;
  • From Planernaya metro station - bus No. 817 and minibus No. 948;
  • From Khimki station take bus number 62.
• On the Sheremetyevo website you can order delivery by helicopter, this will save you from all the hassle.

By car, you can stay at the Sheremetyevo station square for a maximum of 15 minutes. This time will be enough to handle luggage and disembark passengers.

Question: How early do you need to be at the airport?
Answer: at least 2 hours

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

For example, the departure time is indicated as 15:00. If the flight is domestic, the check-in start time will be 13:00 and the check-in end time will be 14:20.
You should not expect to be on time if you arrive at 14:20; registration may already have been completed.

Airplanes, although a fast mode of transport, have the ability to constantly change the schedule by 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes. This time is usually not noticeable to those planning to fly, 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 the exact departure time can only be found out a day in advance - again on the airport website.

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

In our opinion, the best answer to the question is 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, walk through Duty Free and board the plane.

By the way, despite the fact that formally check-in for a flight begins 2-3 hours before departure, quite often check-in counters open earlier, so by arriving at the airport earlier you can get the best seats. By arriving at the last minute, say an hour in advance, you run the risk of not getting the best seats. For example, if you are traveling with your family, you may be given seats 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, the waiting time increases significantly.