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Is 1 hour and 20 minutes enough time to get through security for an international flight at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

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Flying to Laos this Friday. Getting to the Airport Survarnabhum at 9am, flights at 10:20 am is that enough time to go through security there?
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The consensus among commenters is that arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport just 1 hour and 20 minutes before an international flight is too risky. Most advise arriving 2 to 3 hours prior to ensure sufficient time for check-in, security checks, and immigration procedures, particularly since international travel can involve longer wait times.
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Av **********
Av **********
it is an international flight, it is 3 hours a head
Av **********
Av **********
no
Dennis **********
Dennis **********
Better being early then missing your flight , I always get to any airport 3 hours before
Frances ********
Frances ********
No
Yiba *******
Yiba *******
Never try never learn 😉
Steve ********
Steve ********
I'd get there at least an hour earlier. Although it's only a short hop, it's still an international flight which means you're at the mercy of immigration. Sometimes it's a breeze and you can be through in ten minutes, other times it can take up to 30 mins
J ******************
J ******************
Firstly probably impossible to say for sure when your arrival at airport would be unless staying near airport. Consider traffic at such a time ,extremely optimistic
Richard *********
Richard *********
International flight: check in, ..might be busy |

immigration... Might be BUSY???

Min 2 hours
Mick *********
Mick *********
Pushing it a little 😬
Phil ******
Phil ******
Nah
@Bä ***
stay overnight
David *******
David *******
It was quiet there last night
Paul *******
Paul *******
Its always better to be earlier than later. You may have to sit and wait however its better than being denied bording for bring late.
Christopher ***********
Christopher ***********
Airports recommend arriving 3 hours prior to flying internationally. I always go with that.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Too late, 2 hrs at least and even that can be problematic if the airport is busy.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
If you don't need to go to the check-in counter (no checked bag or automated kiosk bag drop) it might be enough time. If you need to go to the check-in counter I'd definitely arrive earlier. Normally for me the check-in is what takes the most time.

You'll need to check-in

Go through security

Go through immigration

Get to your gate.

Boarding usually starts 30 minutes before so you should arrive at your gate around 9:50.

If this was a domestic flight I'd probably say it's fine but for international, too risky.

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