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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it is an international flight, it is 3 hours a head
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
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
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.