How early should I arrive at the Burbank airport?

However, we recommend that you arrive at the Airport at least an hour before your flight is scheduled to depart.



Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is famous for its efficiency, but in 2026, your arrival time should still be calculated based on your flight type. For domestic flights, the standard recommendation is to arrive 2 hours before departure. This allows enough time for bag drop and security, which usually takes under 15 minutes but can spike during peak hours (5-8 AM and 4-7 PM). If you have TSA PreCheck and are not checking a bag, 90 minutes is usually more than sufficient. For international flights (which are rare but growing at BUR), you should arrive 3 hours early to account for passport verification. Burbank is significantly smaller and easier to navigate than LAX, meaning you can often get from the curb to your gate in under 20 minutes; however, arriving a bit early is always safer to account for Southern California traffic or the rare technical glitch in the security screening process.

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For your return flight, the 'security lines' at BUR are much shorter than at LAX and it will be quicker 'to the gate' since you'll be walking from the car rental lot to the terminals (instead of fussing with the shuttles).

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BUR is also the only airport in the area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. It's a great place for celebrity sightings as many stars use Burbank Hollywood to slip into town avoiding fans and paparazzi. Many stars live in the Burbank area.

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Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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There's no fixed time given by the airport stating how early passengers can go through the security check. But for a guarantee of minimal stress, arriving 2-4 hours early is recommended. If you want, you can even travel 6 hours ahead. It's wise to give yourself some cushion for ease of mind.

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