How far in advance to arrive for a flight

gia · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:13

Hi:

I'm flying to Delhi in mid Jan., staying overnight at a hotel and catching a 9:00 a.m. flight for Trivindrum. How far in advance should one arrive at the airport?

SueJ · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:19

An hour is generally enough for a domestic flight - call it 1.5 hours to allow time fight your way into the terminal & get to the check in. The last Kingfisher flight I caught, check in did not even open until 1 hour ahead.

Not sure if you have been to India before, but you always have to show your ticket or copy of itinerary to be allowed into the terminal. This regularly trips up those of us who are from abroad, are used to having an eticket and don't think to carry a copy of anything!!!

gia · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:23

Thanks for the info. I haven't traveled in India before so I'm a little nervous, but excited. I booked a ticket on guru.com and I have the eticket printout. Hopefully everything will go smoothly.

Sama · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:54

welcome to IM, gia, but I am curious....

how did you book a plane ticket on the website you mention when it's a website for freelancer writers, designers, etc. to find work?

gia · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:56

Thanks for clarifying that. I have a tendency to type too quickly. It's the travelguru.com site.

backpakker · Dec 7th, 2007, 11:59

Are you referring to travelguru.com ? I would suggest an hour and a half , if you want to finish your formalities peacefully .It also depends on your airlines ..which one are you flying ?

You need a copy of the ticket and a photo id proof, which I presume will be your passport-some also insist on a copy of the credit card used and if you have used someone elses credit card, an authorisation letter will be reqd

In Dec-Jan , most flights may be delayed cos of fog-so pls check with the airlines

gia · Dec 7th, 2007, 12:01

Good info. Thanks!

In response to your question, I'm flying Air Deccan.

backpakker · Dec 7th, 2007, 12:09

Then pls check with them before you leave ..delays could be there .. one and a half is recommended - the airlines is a budget airlines - so no tele check in etc and it has lots of people checking in at the airport..there will be a long queque

have a safe flight

gia · Dec 7th, 2007, 12:11

This is very helpful. Thanks again.

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 7th, 2007, 12:38

you should target reaching the Airport at 7:30 AM ...btw even 8 AM would be fine..however since you are new to the city, there is no harm in making it a bit early..

Chances are that the flight would be delayed at that time, because Delhi is clouded with fog that time of the year...

Would advice you to stock yourself with some refreshments as well, as Air Deccan is low cost airline and you cannot expect anything from them in case of Delays..

gia · Dec 7th, 2007, 22:59

Thanks for this helpful info.

smariner · Dec 8th, 2007, 04:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by backpakker

......also insist on a copy of the credit card used and if you have used someone elses credit card, an authorisation letter will be reqd

Does anyone know if JetLite requires this authorization letter?

Rachmilievitch · Dec 8th, 2007, 04:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by SueJ

Not sure if you have been to India before, but you always have to show your ticket or copy of itinerary to be allowed into the terminal. This regularly trips up those of us who are from abroad, are used to having an eticket and don't think to carry a copy of anything!!!

SueJ, by intinerary do you mean a copy of the email e-ticket receipt from the airline?

SueJ · Dec 8th, 2007, 12:06

Yes - the email receipt is fine, or an itinerary from a travel agent.

I have managed to get in with just my passport, when I had nothing else. They often seem to have a copy of the passenger list that they can check against if you have nothing other than proof of who you are to give them. But I've learnt now that it's better just to have some printed doc that refers to the booking.

backpakker · Dec 8th, 2007, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by smariner

Does anyone know if JetLite requires this authorization letter?

Its not mandatory, but in some airports they ask . To be on the safe side,

1. A printed e ticket
2.Photo id (passport)
3.Credit card authorisation only if you have used someone elses card or a photocopy of the card

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:13	#1
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	How far in advance to arrive for a flight Hi: I'm flying to Delhi in mid Jan., staying overnight at a hotel and catching a 9:00 a.m. flight for Trivindrum. How far in advance should one arrive at the airport?

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:54	#4
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,349	welcome to IM, gia, but I am curious.... how did you book a plane ticket on the website you mention when it's a website for freelancer writers, designers, etc. to find work? __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:59	#6
backpakker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164	Are you referring to travelguru.com ? I would suggest an hour and a half , if you want to finish your formalities peacefully .It also depends on your airlines ..which one are you flying ? You need a copy of the ticket and a photo id proof, which I presume will be your passport-some also insist on a copy of the credit card used and if you have used someone elses credit card, an authorisation letter will be reqd In Dec-Jan , most flights may be delayed cos of fog-so pls check with the airlines __________________ www.backpakker.blogspot.com

Dec 7th, 2007, 12:01	#7
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	Good info. Thanks! In response to your question, I'm flying Air Deccan. Last edited by capt_mahajan : Dec 7th, 2007 at 12:03. Reason: merged

Dec 7th, 2007, 12:38	#10
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,492	you should target reaching the Airport at 7:30 AM ...btw even 8 AM would be fine..however since you are new to the city, there is no harm in making it a bit early.. Chances are that the flight would be delayed at that time, because Delhi is clouded with fog that time of the year... Would advice you to stock yourself with some refreshments as well, as Air Deccan is low cost airline and you cannot expect anything from them in case of Delays.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:19	#2
SueJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 127	An hour is generally enough for a domestic flight - call it 1.5 hours to allow time fight your way into the terminal & get to the check in. The last Kingfisher flight I caught, check in did not even open until 1 hour ahead. Not sure if you have been to India before, but you always have to show your ticket or copy of itinerary to be allowed into the terminal. This regularly trips up those of us who are from abroad, are used to having an eticket and don't think to carry a copy of anything!!!

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:23	#3
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	Thanks for the info. I haven't traveled in India before so I'm a little nervous, but excited. I booked a ticket on guru.com and I have the eticket printout. Hopefully everything will go smoothly.

Dec 7th, 2007, 11:56	#5
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	Thanks for clarifying that. I have a tendency to type too quickly. It's the travelguru.com site.

Dec 7th, 2007, 12:09	#8
backpakker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 164	Then pls check with them before you leave ..delays could be there .. one and a half is recommended - the airlines is a budget airlines - so no tele check in etc and it has lots of people checking in at the airport..there will be a long queque have a safe flight

Dec 7th, 2007, 12:11	#9
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	This is very helpful. Thanks again.

Dec 7th, 2007, 22:59	#11
gia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 29	Thanks for this helpful info.

Dec 8th, 2007, 12:06	#14
SueJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 127	Yes - the email receipt is fine, or an itinerary from a travel agent. I have managed to get in with just my passport, when I had nothing else. They often seem to have a copy of the passenger list that they can check against if you have nothing other than proof of who you are to give them. But I've learnt now that it's better just to have some printed doc that refers to the booking. Last edited by SueJ : Dec 8th, 2007 at 12:58. Reason: Typos

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