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What is classed as a short-haul flight in UK?

Answer. TfL has defined short-haul flights as one way journeys typically to Europe and up to 3,700km. All one way flights to destinations within Great Britain (i.e. not including Northern Ireland) are classed as domestic.



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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) defines a short-haul flight as 'a flight with duration of 6 hours or fewer', and a long-haul flight takes longer than 6 hours.

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Ninety minutes to two hours is a safer bet, and most airports, such as London Heathrow and London Gatwick, recommend that you get to the airport two hours before a domestic or European flight.

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A long-haul holiday is generally considered to be one with a flight time of six hours or more. How long should a long-haul holiday be? Long-haul holidays are usually a week to two weeks long. Where are the best long-haul holiday destinations?

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As a general rule, you should arrive at the airport no less than an hour before a domestic flight. Ninety minutes to two hours is a safer bet, and most airports, such as London Heathrow and London Gatwick, recommend that you get to the airport two hours before a domestic or European flight.

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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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United Airlines defines short-haul flights as being less than 700 mi (600 nmi; 1,100 km) and long-haul flights as being greater than 3,000 mi (2,600 nmi; 4,800 km).

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Some pilots prefer long haul flights because they get to explore different parts of the world and experience a variety of cultures. Others may prefer short haul flights as they can be more convenient and less time consuming. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference for each individual pilot.

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To check-in and check bags at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. – 45 minutes. To or from destinations outside the U.S. – 60 minutes.

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Check-In Times at U.S. Airports
For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note). Additionally, you're required to be at the gate and ready to board 15 minutes before scheduled departure.

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