At one point or another, we’ve all had to deal with five am flights and sleepy mornings at the terminal. Rather than losing out on sleep and stressing about getting to the airport on time, try these three easy steps to ensure you arrive at check-in swiftly and smoothly.
Pack Everything Early
This may seem like an obvious point, however, a recent study shows that over 75% of holidaymakers and business travellers end up packing their suitcases with last minute items on the day of their flight, even when they have an early morning flight. Although it may take only 15 minutes in the morning, packing last minute items means unnecessarily time and stress right before you travel. It also means that when you go to sleep before your flight, you are unable to properly switch off because you’re aware of the important items that haven’t been packed yet.
Instead of rushing to find your camera charger, USB cable, and passport on the morning of your flight, start packing two days before you travel and make a list of the items that still need to be packed to ensure that you have everything you need before you go to sleep. This way you will have more time in the morning before heading to the airport and also a more restful night’s sleep, knowing that all of your possessions are properly packed.
Plan Your Route
Heading to the airport in the morning traffic can be frustrating when you’re pressed for time, which is why it’s a good idea to know the route you’re taking. If you know you’ll be driving to the airport, become familiar with the traffic reports, so that you are aware what time is the best time to hit the road and miss the morning rush hour. Also, be sure to pre-book your airport parking to save 60% compared to park-on-the-day prices. You can opt for a meet and greet option – where a chauffeur picks up your car outside the terminal and drives it to a secure parking space – that will make your arrival and transition to check-in even smoother.
Should you be travelling by train or bus, also make sure to know your route well so that you don’t get off at the wrong stop or miscalculate the time it takes to arrive at the airport. Buy your transport tickets before you travel, so that you miss the queues, and bring a train schedule and map in case you get lost.
Book An Airport Hotel
Perhaps the easiest way to ensure a stress-free morning before your early flight is to book an airport hotel. You can treat yourself to a restful night’s sleep and easy access to the terminal for reasonable prices and choose from a range of hotels. From names like Holiday Inn and Travelodge to choose from, there is a selection of accommodation to suit different budgets and needs. Click here for a full list of hotels to choose from, available with or without parking options. All hotels offered have quick and easy access to the Glasgow airport terminals and are offered at reasonable prices, so that you can experience peace of mind and get on your flight feeling refreshed and ready to start your business trip or holiday.
