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Plan your pickup time

Check-in times at UK airports.

How early to be at the airport, broken down by destination. Use this to work out what time we should pick you up.

These are airline-recommended minimum check-in times. We'd suggest adding 15-30 minutes for security buffer at busy airports like Luton or Stansted, especially during school holidays. Add the typical journey time from your pickup, and you've got your ideal pickup time.

Flight type Recommended check-in Bag drop closes Boarding
Domestic (UK) 1h 30m before 40m before 30m before
Short-haul (Europe) 2h before 40m before 30m before
Long-haul (international) 3h before 1h before 45m before
Low-cost carriers (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz) 2h before 40m before 30m before
Not sure what time to book?

Call us on 01582 490 490 with your flight details and we'll suggest the right pickup time. We do this every day — we know exactly how long the M1/M25 takes at any given hour.

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