Airport security times

smilgy

Just wondering, how busy is it at the airport at around 5 am in the mornings ? Does it take long to get through security ?

enda1

Which airport, which terminal, which day, which season?

smilgy

Ah sorry, forgot the main details tomorrow morning in Dublin T1

Amirani

It's normally fairly okay at that time. You could always pickup FastTrack if you're worried.

smilgy

I should arrive at the airport around 5am for a Ryanair flight that leaves at 6:15. Reckon I should be ok ?

whomitconcerns

for 6.15am should be ok...assuming you are checked in, etc?

smilgy

yup, just have to go through security

whomitconcerns

it will feel squeeky around 5.30 if still in queue but realistically should be no issue. (normally)

ScumLord

If you've no bags to check in and you've already got your ticket it should be a straight run through.

Ted_YNWA

We got through security round 6.30 or so last Friday in T1 in less than 10 minutes. Prechecked in on Ryanair.

Was waiting for other members of group & security was quiet before then as well.

smilgy

Thanks guys. Usually come to the airport with more time but have to get the bus this time so just making sure.

athtrasna

smilgy wrote: »

Thanks guys. Usually come to the airport with more time but have to get the bus this time so just making sure.

That's cutting it really fine if arriving by bus. With dreadfully poor weather conditions forecast you're not allowing yourself any leeway for any potential delays. Definitely pay for airport genie and if possible take an earlier bus.

smilgy

The bus is due to arrive at the airport at 4:50 which gives me 1:25 minutes before the flight departs. Lets say 20 minutes at security and 20 min walk to gate, that still leaves me with 45 minutes before flight departs. Also, there will be next to no traffic at this time of the night so the bus should be on time.

roundymac

Airport Genie? Can you explain please.

schemingbohemia

roundymac wrote: »

Airport Genie? Can you explain please.

Google it.

whomitconcerns

thats a pretty good service for a fiver...will be using that for the monday morning 6.40am flights to LHR from now on!! till i get my gold status back with the aul lingus!

athtrasna

whomitconcerns wrote: »

thats a pretty good service for a fiver...will be using that for the monday morning 6.40am flights to LHR from now on!! till i get my gold status back with the aul lingus!

It's great value for peace of mind!

The Bishop Basher

Airport Genie is your friend. I won't travel without it at this time of year. Security has been really busy at that time the last couple of weeks. In fairness, it moves quickly but it's still stressful queuing when you know the flight is near boarding.

This time of year brings out all the seasonal travellers so expect lots of bags being stopped as they pull out liquids, makeup etc. this really slows down the queue.

Add to this that your travelling with Ryanair who have a habit of overbooking and I wouldn't leave anything to chance.

roundymac

Thanks for your help.:(