Boarding gate: how to find it at the airport?

4 Reading min29 November, 2021
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It is common for questions to arise during a plane trip. After all, airports are gigantic, and finding the boarding gate, service terminal, or even a restroom can be a difficult task.


With that in mind, to help you know the boarding gate for your flight, we have prepared a guide with everything you need to travel to your destination with peace of mind. Check it out!

What to do before boarding?

Before arriving at the boarding gate, it is necessary to know what procedures are carried out at the airport, considering that to board the plane, you have to follow a few steps. So that you don't get lost along the way, we've separated more details about each stage:

1. Arrival at the airport

One question that always concerns travelers is to know how long before boarding it is recommended to arrive at the airport. Our tip is to be there at least 3 hours before boarding. After all, unforeseen events happen and, as an old saying goes, prevention is better than cure
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In addition, check-in usually closes 1 hour before the departure time, so planning to arrive early is ideal to avoid headaches. Calculating the travel time to the airport one day before the trip can also help
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2.

Documents
Both on domestic and international flights, it is necessary to have the documents in hand when checking in and boarding. Therefore, before leaving home, include them in your luggage
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For domestic destinations and Mercosur countries, the presentation of an original photo document, such as ID, Driver's License (CNH) or voter registration, is required. You can use both the printed and digital versions, as long as you have
a photo.

As for trips abroad, it is also necessary to present a passport. Some places may also require proof of vaccination, return ticket, and monetary proof. In addition, on domestic and international flights, there are specific guidelines regarding the necessary documents for children and adolescents.

3. Check-in

Upon arrival at the airport, the first procedure performed is check-in. To do so, simply go to the boarding terminal, which can be for domestic or international flights. Inquire with an employee about your type of trip to find the location
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After that, just proceed to the airline counter or to the self-service totems. You can also check in online through websites or apps. To do this, check if your airline offers this service and don't forget to bring the document to guarantee your boarding pass at the airport
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During check-in, you need to confirm personal details, seat type, flight time, and destination. After that, you receive a card with the boarding number and more details of your flight, which can be printed or digital
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4.

Check the bags If you are carrying other baggage besides the hand bag, you must go to the airline counter to check it out.
During the process, it is weighed, labeled, and placed on the treadmill to be inserted into the aircraft compartment
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If you choose this service, it is important to comply with the measurements and sizes established for air travel, both for hand luggage and for checked baggage.

5. Security inspection

To enter the room and proceed to the boarding gate, it is necessary to pass the security inspection. During the inspection, you must place your hand luggage and any metal object you are carrying on the X-ray treadmill. A good alternative is to separate these items while in line to ensure that the process is faster.

While the objects are being inspected, you must pass through the metal detector. In some cases, there may also be a personal search or body scan carried out by an airport security agent. After that, you are released and can go to your boarding gate
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How to find the boarding gate?

But how do you know the boarding gate at the airport? To do this, simply check your printed boarding pass at the time of check-in and there will be all the information about the flight. In addition, it is possible to check the number on the airline's own screen, and it is also there that the airlines notify about possible changes
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And how long before the flight does boarding close? Boarding normally starts about 50 minutes before the flight and closes 15 minutes before departure. But this may vary depending on the size of the aircraft and the travel destination.

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