When should I check in for an international flight?

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1. When should I check in for an international flight?
2. Can I drop my luggage before check in?
3. How early can you check-in your luggage?
4. How long before my flight Can I check my bags in?

When should I check in for an international flight?

The TSA advises arriving at the airport two hours before your flight for domestic travel and three hours before for international travel. If you're traveling during peak times like early morning or evening, or during holidays and other events, please plan accordingly and allow for extra time.

Can I drop my luggage before check in?

Most airports don't allow you to drop off your luggage earlier than your flight (unless they have special arrangements or off the “late-night check-in” service. There are several reasons for this. ... It is usually the airline that dictates the schedule when they will open and the time they will close before the flight.

How early can you check-in your luggage?

For flights within the U.S., as well as most international flights, baggage will generally not be accepted for check-in more than four hours before a scheduled flight departure, although this policy varies by airport and daily check-in counter hours.

How long before my flight Can I check my bags in?

You can check-in online or from the app starting 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before departure (90 for international). To check-in and check bags at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. – 45 minutes.