Originally Posted by
sbm12
This is an excessively conservative statement for the vast majority of passengers.
It's from my experience of nearly missing a flight when I arrived 2 1/2 hours early. It's also what airlines like Delta recommend that I no longer take for granted.
SECURITY CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO/FROM NON-U.S. CITIES
The recommended arrival time at the airport prior to departure of international flights is 3 hours.
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_...uirements.html