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Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Tips for Packing Carry-On for TSA Screening
Check-in & Security
Arr
ive 2 hours before departure time during peak times
Departing passengers are advised arriving inside the ABIA® terminal at least 2 hours before their flight during peak times and 90 minutes all other times. Peak departure times: 5 a.m. - 8 a.m., 11 a.m. -1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. During these times passengers may encounter longer waits at security checkpoints. The first TSA checkpoint opens at 3:30 a.m.
• Checkpoint wait times
• A separate lane for TSA Pre-Check and Premium Passengers are available at Checkpoint 1, on the far east end of ticketing, and Checkpoint 2, adjacent to American Airlines ticketing.
• Type of identification needed
Domestic Travel - government-issued photo ID - drivers license is one such form of ID
International Travel - a valid passport (be sure to check expiration date)
• REAL ID and Air Travel: Timeline and standards for state issued drivers licenses and identification
Picking up and Dropping Off Passengers
Please note: There is no parking in front of the terminal and violators will be fined.
Travel Tips
• Steps to get through security faster
• REAL ID and Air Travel: Timeline and standards for state issued drivers licenses and identification
• Zika Virus, Health Information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Free Wi-Fi
• ABIA Language Access Plan
Customs & International Travel
Find out what you need to know about traveling to and from international destinationst.
Pack Smart
Most hazardous materials are forbidden in carry-on and checked baggage see www.faa.gov/go/PackSafe.
Traveling with Children
Make your family's trip to the airport easier
Traveling with Pets
Our tips should make your experience a treat for everyone
Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
Prepare for your visit to ABIA® and find services that will help
Lost & Found
Everything from false teeth to a sewing machine have turned up in our Lost and Found
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about ABIA®