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If you're flying from Denver International Airport, it's recommended that you arrive at the airport at least 1.5 hours before your flight. If you want to grab a bite to eat, you should allow 2 hours. However, if you arrive 3-4 hours early, you'll get through security in 15 minutes, but then you'll have to wander around the concourse for a few hours. The ticket counter opens 3 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Time to arrive before flight | 1.25-1.5 hours early for domestic flights |
| Time to arrive before flight | 2 hours early if you want to eat |
| Time to arrive before flight | 1.5 hours early if you want to avoid long security lines |
| Time to arrive before flight | 3-4 hours early if you want to get through security in 15 minutes |
| Time to arrive before flight | No later than 1 hour before departure |
Security lines
It is recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight to ensure you get through security in time. If you arrive 1 hour to 1.5 hours before your flight, the security lines will be very long and you may miss your flight. If you arrive 3-4 hours early, you will get through security in 15 minutes and then have to wander around the concourse for a few hours. If you want to grab a bite to eat, it is recommended that you arrive 2 hours early.
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Eating
If you want to grab a bite to eat before your flight from Denver Airport, it is recommended that you arrive at least two hours before your flight. This will give you enough time to get through security and find somewhere to eat.
If you are flying domestically, you will be fine arriving 1.25-1.5 hours before your flight if you just want to be at your gate when they start boarding. However, if you want to eat, you will need to allow more time.
It is worth noting that the security lines at Denver Airport can be very long, so if you arrive less than two hours before your flight, you may not have time to eat. In addition, the ticket counter for some airlines closes one hour before departure, so you will need to ensure you arrive before then.
If you are taking an Uber to the airport, expect to pay at least $100. As an alternative, you could park in an economy lot for $16 per day and walk to the airport from there.
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Transport to the airport
It is recommended that you arrive at the airport 1.25-1.5 hours before your flight if you are travelling domestically and want to be at the gate when boarding starts. If you want to grab a bite to eat, it is recommended that you arrive 2 hours before your flight.
If you are travelling during peak hours, it is recommended that you allow extra time for traffic. For example, traffic on 70/Pena between 4-7 pm can be very busy.
If you are taking public transport to the airport, it is recommended that you take the A line over an Uber, as it is usually four times cheaper.
If you are flying with Denver Air Connection, the ticket counter opens 3 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. They request that you arrive 2 hours before your flight, but no later than 1 hour before departure.
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Transport within the airport
The Denver Air Connection ticket counter is located on Level 6 of the main terminal, on the east side at the south end, near the JetBlue ticket counters. The ticket counter opens 3 hours prior to departure and closes 1 hour prior to departure time. It is requested that you arrive 2 hours prior to your flight, but no later than 1 hour prior to your departure time.
If you just want to be at your gate when they start boarding, you will be fine 1.25-1.5 hrs (domestic) early. If you want to grab a bite to eat, then 2 hours early. If you show up an hour to an hour and a half before your flight, the security lines will be ridiculously long and you'll probably miss your flight. If you show up 3-4 hours early, you'll get through security in 15 minutes and then have to just wander around the concourse for a few hours.
If you are travelling at peak times, be careful with traffic on 70/Pena around 4-7 pm. It is recommended to take the A line over an Uber, as it is usually four times cheaper.
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Check-in
It is recommended that you arrive at Denver Airport at least 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes before your flight. This will allow you to get through security and be at your gate when boarding starts. If you want to grab a bite to eat, it is recommended that you arrive 2 hours before your flight.
The Denver Air Connection ticket counter is located on Level 6 of the main terminal, on the east side at the south end, near the JetBlue ticket counters. The ticket counter opens 3 hours prior to departure and closes 1 hour prior to departure time. They request that you arrive 2 hours prior to your flight, but no later than 1 hour prior to your departure time.
If you arrive just 1 hour to 1 hour and a half before your flight, the security lines will be very long and you may miss your flight. If you arrive 3 to 4 hours early, you will get through security quickly but then have a long wait at the concourse.
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Frequently asked questions
It is recommended that you arrive at least 1.5 hours before your flight.
If you want to eat before your flight, you should arrive 2 hours before.
Security lines can be long, so if you arrive 1-1.5 hours before your flight, you may have to wait a while. If you arrive 3-4 hours early, you'll get through security in 15 minutes.
The A line is recommended over an Uber, as it is usually 4 times cheaper.
