Submitted by CommunicationRough87 t3_119nfry in jerseycity
I have a 7:45am flight on Friday from EWR and am going to check in two bags. How early should I plan to arrive at the airport? Live in JC Downtown
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Substantial-Floor926 t1_j9n3kzd wrote
1.5 with precheck and 2 without to be safe. At least that’s what I do, Friday morning could be busy
_homegrown t1_j9n7a1d wrote
Which Terminal? If you're not flying United, I've found that Terminals A&B never have precheck open. Almost missed a flight last year because it took forever to get through security. I'd definitely suggest 2 hours.
gshirodkar t1_j9nipoo wrote
Honestly if it's international, 2½ is my go-to. Because sometimes that can take longer.
Potential_Ship5662 t1_j9o3zbx wrote
7:45am flight - arrive at the airport around 4am
wasting_-my-_time t1_j9o6ypi wrote
Arrive early and have breakfast. Being late sucks.
But if you have clear or airline status + pre-check, 1.5 hours is fine.
whybother5000 t1_j9o7ukl wrote
2/2.5 hours works.
mooseLimbsCatLicks t1_j9oclm7 wrote
5 am
el_oso_furioso t1_j9ofxzt wrote
2 hours is the answer. Worst case, you are just in time. Best case, you are just in time to have a small meal and a cocktail before boarding.
ffejie t1_j9ogofh wrote
Terminal A is brand new as of a month ago and now actually has Precheck and Clear options that are open and work.
viniciusah t1_j9ohijk wrote
1h before if you feel lucky. 2h if you're normal. 3h if you are risk averse.
viniciusah t1_j9ohk6z wrote
Dad, is that you? Did you get the milk?
NJ_Bus_Nut t1_j9oisiv wrote
Maybe if you're international, but I doubt check-in and security will be busy at that time.
Potential_Ship5662 t1_j9oixvl wrote
Nah 7:45am flight you should get there at 3am for international.
NJ_Bus_Nut t1_j9ojc80 wrote
Around 5:30
Lestic t1_j9oncbi wrote
My standard has been 3 hours. I'd rather be early and then chill than have a stressful photo finish. It can be difficult to predict because I've taken flights between Newark and Toronto and have taken similar time flights and have seen 0 people at security or a 1hour+ line, there is no in-between.
Substantial-Floor926 t1_j9oqnn1 wrote
Yeah agreed for international would definitely budget more time
yucca_beluga t1_j9qasf4 wrote
At least an hour before but probably more if you don’t have pre-check. If you are taking an Uber or Lyft I would schedule a ride in advance and give yourself about 20 min of travel time during non rush hour traffic
WhichSea15 t1_j9qp7y3 wrote
Flew out a few times and they only had one lane with huge lines. Took over a half hour to get through.
MarieSkiis t1_j9rd1gf wrote
This is the correct answer.
financeforfun t1_j9rvuf5 wrote
I fly from EWR to Chicago every month for work and always have flights around this time. Domestic flights usually board 40 minutes before the takeoff time so I get to the airport about a half hour before boarding. I have precheck. I do the same thing coming home out of O’Hare which is always a zoo at any hour, and I’ve never had an issue making my flight at either airport. However, I don’t ever check bags, but my colleague does and gets to the airport an hour before boarding. She’s never had an issue either.
PawelW007 t1_j9n3cxt wrote
I always aim for 2 hours before. Never missed a flight. Usually I have enough time for a coffee and a bagel inside and then all of sudden boarding happens.