Arrive Early Give yourself lots of time to safely get to the airport. Check local road conditions and arrive at the airport with enough time to accommodate wait times you may encounter at check-in or security screening. We recommend arriving at least 2 hours before your flight, particularly if you check your bags.
Be Organized When you get to the airport, you’ll want to get to your gate as quickly and efficiently as possible. This is where being extra organized will help you make that possible. Have your ID and travel information readily available, and keep your laptop and liquids in an easily accessible location for security screening.
Check-in Ahead of Time If you’re only bringing carry-on luggage and don’t require assistance, skip the queue up at the check-in desk or kiosk by downloading your airline’s app ahead of time. This will let go straight to security when you arrive at the airport.
Bonus Tip: You can check in up to 24 hours in advance.
Charge Your Electronics at Home Bringing your phone, laptop, or tablet is an easy way to pass a few hours while travelling. Charge your devices at home so you can binge-watch a whole season (or two) of your favourite show.
Bonus Tip: Netflix lets you download certain shows and movies to your phone or tablet.
Bonus Tip 2: We offer free Wi-Fi.
Size Up Your Bag Airlines have varying size limits for their carry-on bags. Make sure your bag meets their guidelines before your trip, so you don’t get caught off guard.
Bonus Tip: Put a tag or ribbon on your checked luggage to help it pop from the baggage belt.
Bring Your Own Water Bottle Staying hydrated while travelling is an important trick that’s easy to overlook. Since you can’t bring your emotional-support-water bottle through security full of H2O, bring it along and use one our water refill stations located throughout the terminal.
Check the Status of Your Flight Check the status of your flight before leaving home. There are many things that can impact your airline’s schedule, including weather. To stay up to date on your flight, look online before heading out the door.
Dress for Comfort After organization comes comfort. Wear layers, reliable footwear, and clothes with some stretch to fly in style. Athleisure, anyone?
Park like a Pro Parking at the airport is a breeze, and we have options to suit your needs. Choose from the terminal building parkade, the exterior parking lot, or the Park’N Fly lot, with complimentary shuttle service to the terminal.
Bonus Tip: Take a picture of your parking space and nearby identifiers to help you find it again when you return.
Be Prepared for Security Screening Take time to understand what is and isn’t allowed in your carry-on – that’s a no for wrapped gifts – at the following website .
Bonus Tip: Liquids must be less than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres) and in a clear bag no larger than a litre.
Save Time at the Border Preparing your customs and immigration declaration for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) can now be done in advance and will simplify your arrival experience. Use Advance CBSA Declaration within ArriveCAN the next time you fly. Learn more here .
Bring a Blanket and Pillow If bingeing your favourite show doesn’t interest you, take a classic nap – best done with a supportive neck pillow and cozy blanket that will send you off to sleep in no time.
Move Around on Layovers It can be easy to stay curled up while waiting for your connecting flight, but to avoid discomfort on your travels, you’ll want to move while you wait. Explore the terminal, and stretch it out. You’ll be sitting again on the plane soon enough.
Finish Your Holiday Shopping There’ll be more flights during the holiday season, which may create longer lines at airline check-in counters and security screening. Arriving early lets you get to your gate with enough time to find the perfect last-minute gift for your loved ones at our unique retail shops.
Reserve Your Rental Car Planning to book a rental car while visiting Nova Scotia this holiday season? A list of rental car companies offering services at the airport can be found on our website . We recommend booking in advance of your trip.
Most Importantly Most important of all, be patient, respectful and kind.
