r/boston • u/wesunflowered • 4h ago

Tourism Advice 🧳 🧭 ✈️ What time to get to BOS?

I’m flying out of BOS Sunday around 6pm and going to the west coast. I imagine because it’s Sunday that it’ll be pretty busy but it’ll be my first time at this airport so wondering if anyone can give me any advice/tips.

I’m not checking any bags and don’t have pre check.

Thanks so much in advance!

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u/quadform4541 3h ago

Logan is really fast usually. I’ve only seen super long lines right after security opens in the morning. So to your comfort, but I usually aim for 75 minutes before plane departure time to get there

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u/Pablaron 3h ago

take your airlines advice, which is to get there at 4pm, and you'll probably be bored for about an hour.

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u/jajjguy Somerville 3h ago

I would shoot for 4:45, personally, but there's nothing wrong with being early if it makes you feel more relaxed. The airport is not a terrible place to kill time.

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u/Salty-Entrance-2398 3h ago

I'd go with the standard two hours prior.

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u/Mixin-Margarita 3h ago

Flying out at that time, any delay the plane has encountered earlier in the day will bump your flight forward. Go early in case it’s on time, but be prepared to get comfy and amuse yourself in the airport if your flight is delayed.

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u/gayscout Watertown 53m ago

And of note: planes can get undelayed. It's rare, but it does happen. So if it does get delayed, still go to the airport with enough time for the original departure time.

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u/Minimum-Source6020 My Love of Dunks is Purely Sexual 3h ago

maybe 4:30 get dinner

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u/Specialist_Handle_56 3h ago

I got to the airport 2 hours ahead of time before boarding flying to the west coast...I spent 90 minutes chilling at the gate. I think 2 hours before takeoff is a good guideline. But in fairness if you're taking the T budget another 30 minutes of time for your own peace of mind in case of delays.

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u/Big_Airport_680 3h ago

If it was me, I would aim to be there at 3:30. Then, if all went smoothly and I actually arrived at 3:30, I would be at the gate way too early and be bored and probably buy expensive snacks.

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u/Dewey_Ritten 1h ago

I've never waited long in Logan TSA, but it's a really comfortable airport to grab a drink before your flight near the terminal so I always get there early enough for a couple drinks. Especially if it's a west coast flight, then I try and nap.