How early should I board the plane?

In order to ensure the smooth boarding, it is recommended that China flight arrive at Terminal 1.5 0.5 0 hours before the flight takes off, and stop check-in 30 minutes before the flight takes off; International flights are advised to arrive at the terminal 2.5-3 hours before departure at the latest.

1. If the boarding pass has been printed online through the self-service check-in machine in advance, the time of security check and the time of arrival at the terminal will be considered after arriving at the airport.

2. Under normal circumstances, the aircraft closes the hatch about 15 minutes in advance. If the plane hadn't been delayed and arrived at the boarding gate 20 minutes earlier, the flight would have been missed.

Extended data:

Boarding process:

1. Enter the terminal 90 minutes before departure (especially for friends who are flying for the first time, it is recommended to arrive early) and go to the flight check-in counter to change their boarding pass with their valid certificates (usually ID card or passport, whatever they can get when booking tickets). If you have luggage, you can check it at the same time. If you can't find the check-in counter, pay attention to the electronic display screen at the entrance of the hall, which is available at all airports.

2. After changing the boarding pass, pay attention to the number of the boarding gate, which is printed on the sign, and then take the certificate and boarding pass to the security checkpoint for security check. After passing the security check, go directly to the corresponding boarding gate to rest and wait.

3. Boarding begins 30 minutes before take-off. Pay attention to the electronic display screen above the boarding gate, and there will be a broadcast. Close the boarding gate 10 minutes before departure. Be careful not to delay boarding. If the plane is late, it won't wait for anyone.

After boarding the plane, find your seat according to the seat number on the boarding pass, sit down and fasten your seat belt. Then you can wait for takeoff. If the phone is turned off, airplane mode is not allowed.

5. Just wait for landing after taking off. Upon arrival, leave the station and end the trip. If there is no baggage, you can take the baggage aisle. If there is baggage, you must take the baggage aisle to get it.