Really Silly Question....

[happily single]

We are flying Southwest out of Providence at 6:30 a.m. on 10-18-11, what time should we arrive at the airport? I will do on-line check in the morning before, and I only live 15 minutes from the airport..

Its been a few years since we flew (we've driven 2x) and normally I arrive waaaaaay toooo early and the kids and I are bored silly waiting for the plane


Thanks

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

You should be at the airport at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours prior to your flight departing.

 

[ancestry]

It is generally suggested that you arrive two hours prior to departure.

 

[Alesia]

It's better to be bored silly than have an unexpected delay and miss your flight.

 

[MHSweb79]

I fly SW out of Providence a few times a year and really, it is entirely random as to whether you get your luggage checked and through security in 10 minutes, or if you encounter a 40 minute delay, even using the bag check outside. We've had "pre-dawn" delays that would boggle your mind. Other times, we walk into a nearly empty airport.

So I would allow at least 90 minutes to 2 hours, just in case. It's kind of nice sitting and watching the sun come up over Warwick (probably the best view of Warwick you'll ever see???? ) and at least you won't have to worry about cutting it too close.

 

[Zerosinthecloset]

Southwest's website recommends arrival at PVD 1.5 hours before departure time.

 

[HelenParr]

At Htfd (stipulating you are going from Providence) the ticket counter isn't even open until 5:00am, so not earlier than whenever your ticket counter opens...but generally, I agree 90 minutes at least.