Questions tagged [airports]

Questions related to airports themselves rather than "airlines" and "air-travel", which have their own tags. "Airport-transfer" is also covered by a separate tag.

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Is Siem Reap (REP) open? Otherwise, how to access Angkor Wat? [duplicate]

Google does not show flights to/from Siem Reap (REP). Is that airport active? If not, what is the best way access Angkor Wat?
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Showers at Bali DPS airport, international departure terminal?

Are there free/cheap shower facilities at Bali Ngurah Rai (Denpasar) airport's international departure terminal? The official website doesn't mention any, other websites mention only lounges which ...
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Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun from Canada to India [duplicate]

I am an Indian resident seeking to ensure a seamless airport experience by proactively confirming details to preemptively address any potential issues. Can I carry 0.177 caliber airgun with me from ...
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Taxi rates from San Jose Airport, Costa Rica (SJO) to Alajuela

I'm flying into SJO and staying at a guest house 3 minutes away in Alajuela. I'm hoping to find what amount I should expect to pay so that I don't get overcharged.
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What is the best way to go from Leipzig/Halle airport to the Leipzig city?

What public transportation is available to go from Leipzig/Halle (LEJ) Airport to Grimmaischer Steinweg 1, 04103 Leipzig? It is written on their website that the hotel is a 10-minute walk via the ...
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I have three given names [duplicate]

My full name is four names long - First name, Middle name, Middle name, Last name. However, in my Canadian passport this is the format my name was written Given Name : First name, Middle name, Middle ...
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Flying into Switzerland (from EU country); foodstuff restrictions

I am flying to Switzerland from an EU country (Greece) and am wondering whether there are any restrictions in place regarding type and quantity of foodstuffs I may bring with me for personal ...
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Where can I find the log of IATA code changes for airports with their dates?

The IATA code for an airport sometimes change. E.g., IDL was changed to JFK. Where can I find the log of IATA code changes, preferably with the dates of the code changes?
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Cambodia E-visa: new SAI airport missing from entry port list, can I use REP?

The new SAI airport is missing from the list of airports at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/application Can I apply with the now closed REP as the port of entry? I assume this has already happened to many ...
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Does ATL airport subway enable entrance from East Terminal?

The map's red blocks indicate security checkpoints in the east (Concourse T) and west (Concourse F) terminal. Can anyone confirm from experience, that it is possible for my ride to drop me off at ...
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Connection flight in Kuwait with warning

I am looking to buy a two flight ticket from Vienna to Kathmandu via Kuwait. The flight site has a warning, saying "self transfer", I might be required to check out and check in my baggage. ...
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Airport with Málaga Travel Card

I am planning to buy the Metro de Málaga Travel Card for travelling within Malaga. As described here, the price per trip is around 0.41 euros. Can I also pay using the same card while buying a ticket ...
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Dublin Preclearance for transit to third country

I am wondering if i can tap into the collective wisdom/knowledge of the hive mind. if anyone with knowledge or experience please share with me I'm planning a trip from London Heathrow to Cancun, with ...
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22 hour Layover in Vienna [duplicate]

My husband and I will have a 22 hour layover in Vienna next year. We are Americans. What documents do we need to leave the airport to explore the city during our layover? Do we need a visa or ...
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What's the point of fancy amenities in the secure departure area (and how to enjoy them)?

Virtually every time I embark on a flight, I wonder about a recurring design feature present in many airports: The publicly accessible area has a couple of stores and maybe some simpler places to grab ...
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What happens if I miss a flight due to moving between airports?

I was interested in booking a flight from Sydney to Tokyo. It stops over in Shanghai and asks for a change from Pudong airport to Hongqiao airport, in 4h. This is a through ticket - but reading online ...
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Do I require airport transit visa [duplicate]

I am flying from London to Riyadh via Frankfurt. Do I require airport transit visa at Frankfurt. I'm a Saudi citizen and I have UK BRP.
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What to do if the plane/train/bus ticket is stored on the phone and the phone is lost or damaged or stops working?

Allowing passengers to display their flight ticket on their smartphone instead of having to carry a printout, was a good move. It's necessary to show it to get into the airport and to get the boarding ...
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How to stay comfort in airport for a long connecting flight [closed]

I m travelling next week and the airport stay is 12 hours. I am spouse of EEA national in UK with indefinate stay, as per requirement for the country (cypress and lanarca airport) I am in transit one ...
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Time for clearing controls at Taipei International airport

I will soon take an outbound flight from Taipei Taoyuan International airport with Scoot. The airport site advices to reach the airport 2-3 hours before the flight departure. For various reason I ...
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What time do I really need to get to the airport?

I have a 6am flight to Europe from Bristol airport (UK) and have one bag to check in. I know the official advice but what time do you really need to get to the airport? Has anyone arrived at an ...
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If my friend has passport and b2 visa, does she need an invitation lettter to show at airport upon arrival in the usa in order to stay in my home?

My friend is flying to usa this coming week. She wants to stay for 2 months and already has return ticket. But the money she had doesn't show to be enough for duration of stay. Is she allowed to say ...
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Meeting someone who has a layover at Munich Airport

I live near Munich. A friend is travelling to Canada and has a layover at Munich Airport for 10 hrs. He holds Canadian permanent residency. Is there any way we could meet at Munich Airport? Both of ...
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Airport meet up during transit

I live in UAE and one of my friends is travelling from USA to India with transit at Doha international airport. He wants to meet me at the airport during his transit. I assume that he will be not ...
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Does any airport in the USA have a Canadian preclearance for traveler from USA to Canada?

Travelers to the USA from Canada are precleared while STILL in Canada if they are departing from these Canadian airports. Is there currently (or will there be) any US Airports with Canadian ...
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Required time for Orly with fast track

I will be departing from Paris Orly at weekday 6 PM. I heard it can be quite crowded and a security queue can last very long time. How much time shall I reserve? I bought a fast track option with ...
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Manchester Airport UK - Where can one sleep on a chair on the air side after arrival in the middle of the night?

Manchester Airport UK goes to sleep at night. All public transport stops and all car rental depots are closed. If my flight arrives, say, at 2 AM, and I have only a small personal bag and no luggage ...
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Why am I getting weird security questions with CLEAR?

A couple of times airport staff in SF/NY have tried to enroll me in CLEAR. I'm on a visa (O1), but I have a California ID card, so I should be eligible. That's at least what the staff has told me ...
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How do I go through UK immigration with my young child who has a visa while I have a British passport?

I will soon be traveling to the UK with my very young (as in not quite walking yet) child who is an Indian citizen. I have a British passport. We'll be arriving at London Stansted. I've been there ...
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Does a foreign child travelling within the USA need a passport?

I live in a border city in Canada. If my child, who is a two year old Canadian citizen, enters the USA by land with their long form birth certificate and flies out of Detroit to Florida, do they need ...
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Why some flights do not allow connection without going through security

I just had a "connecting" flight done through two separately booked tickets (the service I use did the bookings for me automatically). I was expecting the airport I was connecting through, ...
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AirAsia policy on carry on baggage

Am I allowed to bring 1.9g lash glue and tripod on my carry on baggage? This is only my second time flying and I used to put my tripod on my checked baggage we didn't avail additional baggage this ...
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Is there a public-accessible scale in Naha International Airport in Okinawa?

I don't travel light. My backpack is usually about 17kg but when boarding my last flight the check-in scale thought it was 19kg. Sadly my next flight, the day after tomorrow, has a 15kg luggage limit. ...
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can i take advantage of first class perks if the first leg of my flight is economy class whilst the second leg is first?

I purchased an American Airlines ticket that has me doing a layover at airport B. The first leg of the trip (going from airport A to airport B) is economy and the second leg (going from airport B to ...
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Is it possible to get good value with last-minute flights at the airport? [duplicate]

Oftentimes young people have great flexibility, but are on a small budget. Is it a viable scenario to save on flight costs by going to the airport and acquiring seats that have not been booked? It ...
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Can I get a package delivered so I can pick it up during a layover at Newark airport?

I have a layover at Newark airport (EWR). It is a decent amount of time (4.5 hours) to not have to rush straight to the gate, but not enough to go into the city. However, there are some product I ...
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Can I wait airside at Melbourne (MEL) until midnight before passing immigration?

I'm planning on travelling to Melbourne and currently hold an Australian eVisitor (subclass 651) visa. It does not have a fixed entry date (I can arrive any time up to the expiry of the visa). The ...
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Meet a friend while in transit at the airport?

I live in France. As part of a long multi-part flight, a friend of mine will be spending a night at the Charles de Gaulle Airport (in Paris, France), without a Schengen Visa (he has only the transit ...
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What to expect when entering Schengen area on a C type tourist visa? Will border agents question me? Will I have to present more than my passport?

I'm excited that my Schengen C type tourist visa got approved and I will be able to visit the Schengen area as a tourist soon. Specifically, I will arrive in Germany by plane. I had to submit so many ...
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21 hr layover in ORY airport, are there sleeping areas?

There's a pretty cheap and convenient ticket I can buy but it has a 21 hr layover in Paris-Orly (ORY) airport. I do have a visa but in case I stay just at the airport: Are there any sleeping areas in ...
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Does AF0838 from ZNZ to CDG require deplaning and security at NBO?

I have booked AF0838 from ZNZ (Zanzibar)to CDG (Paris - Charles de Gaule) and then upon getting my itinerary, it was broken into ZNZ-NBO (Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta) NBO-CDG with the same flight number ...
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Disability access at Kos

I have bad knees and wonder if Kos Airport has air bridge or air stairs to board or disembark aircraft. Should assistance be requested.
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Date of birth change

How can I change the date of birth after checking in and the phone lines are closed please can someone help ryanir
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Effect of Denied Entry Stamp from Spain

I had a flight from Istanbul to Managua, transiting through Barcelona, Spain, and Bogotá, Colombia. I boarded my plane from Istanbul to Barcelona and made the transit. While attempting to board the ...
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Is 1 hour feasible for a layover in Manila for an international flight?

Due to a flight change from Cebu Pacific I now have a 1 hour layover in Manila, no baggage, and the flights are on two seperate tickets. Both flights are in terminal 3, I am flying on Cebu Pacific ...
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Is there a passport control at Hamburg Airport or at German airports?

I am a citizen of Norway, and I wonder if there is any passport control at the airport between Norway and Germany/Hamburg. 'cause I lost my passport in Germany, I have to apply for an emergency ...
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Where can I find locations in Hong Kong for PCR testing and for staying overnight? [closed]

Can you take a PCR test at the airport in Hong Kong in order to enter the mainland? How much does it cost and do you need to make an appointment? What is the earliest possible time to book a slot and ...
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Milan, Italy airport transit visa [duplicate]

I am holding a Sudanese passport. I am travelling to Manchester, United Kingdom. But im self transferring at Milan, Malpensa airport and I will be leaving the visa-free transit zone. My layover is 8....
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Did the airport or the airline misplace the aircraft?

My flight was delayed today because it did not arrive at the gate on time. Once we boarded the pilot apologized for the delay as the aircraft was misplaced at the airport. I suspect it was at the ...
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Bag tag information after name

I traveled recently with SN Brussels Airlines. On my bag tag after my LAST NAME/GIVEN NAME (cut after 4 characters) then +011/12 on the way out and +011/19 on the way back. What does these numbers ...
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