Do I need to check in extra early for international flights?

I'm flying out of Detroit on thursday evening and staying overnight in the minneapolis airport (a layover) and then flying to jamaica the next morning. Do I need to check in extra early in Detroit with my passport and everything? If so, how much earlier? This is being compared to an average in country flight.



I have traveled international a lot over the past few years , I try to get to the airport 2 hours early for domestic and 3 hours if it is a international flight . You need to remember that if a few people a head of you in line have problems it can turn into a long wait to get to the gate or if you are one of the unlucky person who gets stoped at random at a check point that can make you need to run for your plane. It is a lot less stressful sitting at he gate for a hour or so.




Your flight from Detroit to Minneapolis is domestic. You will need photo identification to check in and get through security - a drivers license will do, but a passport is OK also. For that flight, it is recommended that you get to the airport at least two hours ahead of schedule. Detroit is a big airport, so you will need time.





Your flight from Minneapolis is international. You will be required to show your passport to check in - a drivers license won't do in that case. In addition, you will need to show a photo ID to get through security.





It is normally recommended that you get to the airport two to three hours ahead of the flight for international flights. My experience is that you usually don't need that much time. However, Minneapolis is also a very large airport, and if you have a remote gate, you should allow time for the walk.




You are considered an international passenger even though you're first flight is domestic. And yes check in early just because you never know what can come up with your ticket, or anything else that can be unexpected. Best to be early even if you end up waiting at the airport, I say 2-3 hrs. will be ok.




I've always heard that the rule of thumb is to check in an hour early for a domestic flight and 2 hours for international. I don't think your flight to Minneapolis counts as an international flight.




your first flight is domestic then the other one is international.... you showing your passport when you exit the airport:D


they saying to be at least 1 hour before flight... I always go 2 hours before (I rather wait there than be late:D)


Have great time


K




i used to work at dublin airport customer service. at least 90mins before a flight should be fine