Ways To Make Your Journey To The Airport Smoother
*This is a collaborative post on ways to make your journey to the airport smoother. All words and thoughts are my own
A holiday starts the second you leave your house and head to the airport. But the journey to the airport isn’t always a fun or smooth experience. I’m one of those people who like to get there 3-5 hours before my flight. But even I’ve been stressed during my journey. One time I worried I was heading to the wrong airport (thankfully I wasn’t), another time I couldn’t get a taxi from my hotel to the airport and was worried I’d be stuck, and other times it’s just really bad traffic.
Having your journey to the airport run smoothly is just a great way to start your holiday. Here are some of the ways you can help your pre-holiday journey.
Pre-book transport there and back
Driving to the airport isn’t always an option, especially with expensive car parks. And not everyone will have a family member who can drop them off. Pre-booking transport there (and back) is an easy way to make your journey to the airport smoother.
When I used to live in Watford I would struggle to get to airports. There was no easy transport option other than a taxi, which were expensive. Thankfully now you can pre-book transport to Heathrow via RailAir which would take a lot of stress out of travelling to the airport. And it starts from just £9 one way which is a bargain.
RailAir offers luxury coach travel from Watford, Reading and Woking/ Guildford 7 days a week that run up to every half an hour. It comes with comfortable leather seats, USB chargers and plenty of room for your holiday luggage.
When you’re sat in a comfortable coach the journey will go in no time. And you don’t have to worry about parking.
Make your journey to the airport smoother by knowing you’ve pre-booked lounge access
We love going to airport lounges because you’re guaranteed somewhere to sit and relax that’s generally nicer than the departures lounge. And you get unlimited free food and drink. Once you’ve bought a few drinks and your breakfast/ lunch/ dinner at the airport the prices can stack up.
But lounges are in demand and can get busy. We’ve rocked up a few times and been turned away as they’re full, so make sure you pre-book. We get access through our American Express card and can pay a small fee to pre-book which I will always do now.
Have your bags and liquids sorted out before you arrive
There’s nothing worse than getting in the security queue and having people still sorting out their liquids (sorry if this is you!) Having all of your liquids sorted into a small see-through bag ahead of time will save you any stress when you arrive. And know what you can and can’t take in your hand luggage. If you’re not 100% sure put it in your checked case (if you have one).
Be prepared with your outfit before as well. I usually leave any jewellery off and put it on after I’ve been through security. This way I don’t have to take it off and put it somewhere safe. And I do the same with any belt I plan on wearing.
Make your journey to the airport smoother by checking in online
This may seem like a no-brainer to younger generations, but checking in online will save you time and stress at the airport. You’ll get a better choice of seats by doing it in advance, and it means you don’t always have to arrive quite as early.
Some airlines offer bag drop so you don’t even need to queue up to drop your checked luggage in. When we went on a cruise last November we had checked in and went to a British Airways self-serve machine to drop our bags off. The whole process took less than five minutes and was so smooth.
What things do you do to make your journey to the airport smoother?
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Great tips to ensure smooth travelling, we check in online as it makes me a lot less stressed. My husband loves airport lounges and always books us in
The travel part of traveling puts me off travel. Airports are super stressful for me – I have 4 kids so trying to get everyone through check-in etc can be stressful. Online check in is a must do for us, it make the whole process easier and only taking hand luggage!
I can’t imagine how different your airport/ travelling experience is with 4 kids x
Hopping on an airplane should always be a happy occasion but we cannot avoid stressors along the way. Great tips here!
These are some ways to make your flying experience a bit smoother. Thank you.
We always check in online, it’s much easier. The lounge is always great especially here in Italy, the food is great!
It’s also nice as you don’t have to spend anything to get food and drinks when you have a lounge x
There’s so much I didn’t know tbh. I haven’t flown in years and I’ve forgotten what a process it is getting through the airport. Thanks for sharing!
Such relatable advice for stress-free airport journeys! Your tips, from pre-booking transport to enjoying lounge access and organized packing, are incredibly helpful. Your personal experiences make it all the more relatable. Thanks for sharing these fantastic insights to make travel smoother and more enjoyable!
These are some helpful tips. We also pre book the cab to go to the airport.
Pre-booking just takes so much stress away x
I love these suggestions, they do make the entire difference…Almost always we’re rushing out of the door, stressed out and angry everytime we travel lol…
Traveling can be so stressful, and definitely a lot of it has to do with airport travel. These are great tips, and a good way to reduce the exhaustion that comes from getting to and from the airport.
Checking in online really makes a difference! I have never tried any lounge access, hopefully soon!
It makes such a difference, and you can stock up on plenty of food and drink x
Awesome info! I am always a little nervous flying just because of everything involved with it & this is very helpful. I will keep this in mind for my next flight.
bsolutely agree, the journey to the airport can sometimes be a nerve-wracking start to an otherwise exciting holiday. Planning ahead and pre-booking transport is a game-changer. I can totally relate to those pre-flight jitters and the relief of a smooth journey. RailAir sounds like a fantastic option, providing convenience and comfort, especially for areas with limited transport choices. Starting your vacation on the right foot by eliminating travel stress is a brilliant idea. Happy travels!
Travel anxiety is 100% a real thing, and for me getting to the airport makes me the most anxious x
It’s a lot that goes into the airport trip and making it successful and smooth. Those who fly frequently enough do know their way around this process.
Thanks for your tips, I haven’t flown for a while but when we do we have often been lucky enough to get a lift. It is good to know of other options and about checking in early etc
These are terrific tips. We spend so much planning the fun parts of the trip but getting to the airport often sets the tone of our trip and getting home when we’re tired is often the worst part of our trip. Thanks for the reminder to plan this part, too.
All awesome ideas! I can’t wait to use some of them next time I fly!
Booking lounge access is such a good idea – it sounds so fancy and makes the trip much smoother by the sounds of it. Thank you for sharing these tips.
It does feel so fancy even though it doesn’t really work out much more money than grabbing a meal and drink x
These are great tips and advice . The liquids used to always be my down fall and I have held up a queue flapping over my hand luggage liquids at some points! Never again ha! 🙂