Submitted by zht174 t3_y2epzu in ColumbiaMD
I'll be taking a Spirit flight this weekend (morning flight) from the BWI airport so I'm wondering how the lines are through TSA so that I can get there extra early if it's been really bad
Submitted by zht174 t3_y2epzu in ColumbiaMD
I'll be taking a Spirit flight this weekend (morning flight) from the BWI airport so I'm wondering how the lines are through TSA so that I can get there extra early if it's been really bad
It usually moves quickly (15-20 min at most), but I agree that arriving 2 hours early is a good idea. Worst case scenario, you can grab some breakfast or coffee once you're through security.
75-90 minutes is almost always doable, albeit can be rushed, at BWI. I always sob when I’m coming home at airports where 2-3 hours can feel like it’s no enough (glares at DEN and SEA)
How early? Pre check or non? A few times I’ve been burned for 5/6AM flights bc the PreCheck lines weren’t open until later. TSA has an app too that can tell you estimated wait times
This website will give you the details on the wait times. Good luck!!
I always arrive 2 hours early to be on the safe side. TSA at BWI moves pretty quickly compared to other airports.
Spirit flights be like
Are you checking in any bags? If yes, please go 3 hours early. The line for check-in process is insane during the mornings.
The last time I flew with Spirit (first and last time) they had a rule if you weren’t checked in an hour before the flight you missed the flight and had to buy a new ticket. Make sure you are aware of that rule and give yourself plenty of time.
Sorry that you have to take Spirit.
Samuel_L_Blackson t1_is2jgos wrote
Not that bad. I usually show up 2hr early but could get away with 1hr early.
I'd still say 2hr since you've apparently not been through BWI much.