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Airport Check-in with hand luggage only

shropshire
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Hi I am taking a short trip to Costa Teguise soon, and only bringing hand luggage (flying with Ryanair).

I know the procedures from UK airports, ie print out boarding card and then its straight through security without going to the check-in desks, so we only have to be there 40 mins or so before.

Is this the same at Lanzarote airport? I cannot see where I can check this. My flight is 0710 in the morning so wondering what time to book the transfer for.

Thanks for any help

Lytham St Anne's...
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Providing that you have printed out your boarding cards you only need to go through security and then on to departure gate.

If the airport is busy it can be slow getting through security , The boarding gate is usually closed half an hour before take off.

Personally I would rather be there at 6 .00 AM or even a bit before that.

Better safe than sorry.

Graham

shropshire
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Thanks Graham. I have booked the pickup from Costa Teguise for 0510, so should be ok. As long as they not expecting us there three hours before.

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I wouldn't leave it until 40 mins prior to arrive at the UK airport . You should be at the gate 30 mins prior and boarding closes 20mins prior. I'd be there between 60-90 mins prior.

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Am obviously in the minority! Rarely there much more than an hour before kick off WITH luggage!!

Obviously you have those who want to eat shop and drink but that's not my gig!

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Personally I wouldn't risk 30 mins to part with bags and get through security, especially on a busy flight day.

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