AUS Airport Live Departures
Checking in at Austin Airport
Departures at Austin Airport take place in both the Barbara Jordan Terminal and the South Terminal. In the Barbara Jordan Terminal, which handles most flights, the airlines’ counters, self-check-in kiosks, and baggage drop areas are on the Upper Level. In the South Terminal, which consists of only one floor, the airlines’ counters and baggage drop areas are close.
To save time, it’s best to check in before arriving at the airport. Most airlines open online check-in 30 to 24 hours before departure.
Austin Bergstrom Airport Departures—Check-in counters are on the Upper Level in the Barbara Jordan Terminal and the Ground Floor in the South Terminal.
When to arrive at Austin Airport?
Austin Airport’s Departure terminal can get busy on certain days and times of the year. The airport recommends arriving at least 2 hours and 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 3 hours for international destinations.
What’s next?
Once you’ve dropped off your baggage, you will need to go through customs and passport controls if you are flying to an international destination and then through security checks.
For security screenings, you will have to show your passport and boarding pass to access the area. You will then be asked to remove items such as shoes, belts, jackets, and anything in your pockets. Laptops and liquids must also be removed from your carry-on. You can check which items are permitted in hand luggage before packing.
Passengers of the TSA PreCheck program go through a dedicated checkpoint in the Barbara Jordan terminal. Screening is faster as items don’t have to be removed from bags.
What to do in Departures at Austin Airport?
After completing the security checks, you will find many shops, restaurants, and waiting areas. The airport lounges are on the mezzanine level. To find your departure gate, refer to the Austin Airport departures boards placed throughout the terminal or pay attention to the announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to get to Austin Airport?
If you’d like to get to the airport from downtown Austin, you can take the Route 20 bus. A ticket costs $2.50 (€2.30), and the trip lasts about 35 minutes.
The fastest and most reliable transfer option will be to take a taxi transfer to Austin Airport. The ride lasts about 15 minutes from downtown and costs about $33 (€30). If someone is driving you to the airport, they can use the Austin Airport Departures parking called ‘Short Term Hourly’ right in front of the Barbara Jordan terminal.