When to book an airport hotel, what a Park & Stay package is, how to find the best deal, and why an early morning drive to the airport is never as fun as it sounds.
The short answer: earlier than you think. The complete answer depends on your airport, airline, time of day, and whether you have hold luggage.
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Airport Security Tips
What you can and can't bring, how to pack your liquids bag, what to wear, and how to get through security quickly without holding everyone up behind you.
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Travelling with Children
Extra time, extra patience, extra snacks. A practical guide to airports with young children — from packing to security to keeping them entertained airside.
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Quick airport travel tips
✓ Book parking when you book your flights
Prices only go up. Booking early is the single most reliable way to save money on airport parking.
✓ Check your terminal before you leave
Multi-terminal airports — Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester — have different car parks for different terminals. Book the wrong one and you're in trouble.
✓ Get to the airport earlier than you think
Security queues, unexpected traffic, broken-down lifts. Add 30 minutes to whatever time you think you need.
✓ Download your boarding pass before you arrive
Fewer things to worry about at check-in. Some airlines charge fees for printing at the airport.
✓ Look up the exchange rate before you change currency
Airport bureaux de change have poor rates. Pre-order currency online or use a travel card instead.
✓ Check hand luggage restrictions before you pack
Rules vary by airline. What's fine on easyJet may not be fine on Ryanair. Always check before you leave home.
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