Check-in Time Requirements

Check-in Times at International Airports


When you’re traveling outside of the United States, we suggest arriving at least 3 hours prior to your departure. You must be checked in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure. Additionally, we recommend being at the gate and ready to board 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Some airports require checking in at an earlier time prior to departure for international flights — if you’re flying from one of these airports, the required minimum check-in times specified below apply, and you will not be permitted to check in after that time.

Suggested Times at Int'l Airports

Please note that these are recommended guidelines, which can vary by airport, flight schedules or other events. Find exceptions to these times in the provided table.

SUGGESTED MINIMUM TIME AT AIRPORT BEFORE DEPARTURE

3 Hours

REQUIRED MINIMUM CHECK-IN CUTOFF TIME BEFORE DEPARTURE

1 Hour

SUGGESTED MINIMUM TIME AT GATE BEFORE DEPARTURE


45 Minutes


Exceptions for Minimum Check-in Times by Int'l Airport


If an airport is not included in this chart, the Suggested and Required Minimum Check-in Times at International Airports specified above apply.
Exceptions Minimum Check-In Times by Int'l Airport
Airport

REQUIRED MINIMUM CHECK-IN/SECURITY TIME (WITH CHECKED BAGS)

REQUIRED MINIMUM CHECK-IN/SECURITY TIME (W/OUT CHECKED BAGS)

Accra, Ghana (ACC)1

120 minutes

120 minutes

Aruba, Aruba (AUA)
75 minutes
75 minutes
Athens, Greece (ATH)

120 minutes

120 minutes

Brussels, Belgium (BRU)
75 minutes

75 minutes

Dakar, Senegal (DSS)
90 minutes
90 minutes
Dublin, Ireland (DUB)2
75 minutes

75 minutes

Frankfurt, Germany (FRA)
75 minutes
75 minutes
Lagos, Nigeria (LOS)
90 minutes

90 minutes

Montreal, Quebec (YUL)
75 minutes

75 minutes

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS)
75 minutes

75 minutes

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS)
90 minutes
90 minutes
St. George, Bermuda (BDA)
75 minutes
75 minutes
St. Lucia (UVF)
90 minutes

90 minutes

Toronto, Ontario (YYZ)
75 minutes 

75 minutes

 

  1. It is recommended that customers arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before departure in ACC.
  2. It is recommended that customers arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before departure in DUB.