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Checking in at Newark Airport
There are two different options when it comes to checking in for your flight in Newark Airport departures: online or at the desks in the airport. To avoid the long queues, you can check in for your flight online with your airline around 24 to 48 hours before your flight. If you have carry-on luggage only, you can also use the self-serve check-in machines in the airport to completely skip the check-in desk lines and head straight to security. If you do need to check a bag, then you can check in and get your boarding pass directly at your airline’s desk in departures at Newark Airport. To avoid any excess weight fees, be sure to check your airline’s baggage size and weight policies before checking in.
Check-in desks Terminal A
The domestic Newark Airport departures check-in desks are located on Level 3.
Check-in desks Terminal B
You can find the check-in desks in Newark Airport Departures International on Level 3.
Check-in desks Terminal C
Check-in desks for Newark Airport departures Termina C can be found on Level 2.
When to arrive at Newark Airport?
It’s important to check your exact arrival time, departure time and check-in desk opening times with your airline directly to avoid delay or disappointment. However, as a general rule, you can arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) 3 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight. To keep an eye on your flight’s schedule and to see which terminal it will be landing in, you can use our live Newark Airport Departures Today tracker located above.
What’s next?
Once you have checked in for your flight and have your printed or electronic boarding pass, you can make your way through to security. Here, you will need to show the officer a valid ID and your boarding pass for them to be scanned.
You will then enter the security area, where you will be asked to place all of your items and carry-on luggage in the provided bins. Be sure to empty your pockets of all change, keys, phones and personal items. Depending on your type of footwear, they may also ask you to place your shoes in the bins. Any liquids over 100 ml will need to be discarded at this point. You will then pass through the body scanner to collect your personal belongings on the other side.
Once through security, you will enter departures at Newark Airport, where you can use the screens to check which gate your flight will be departing from and the boarding opening time.
*It should take an average of 5 minutes to pass through security in Terminal A and around 11 minutes in Terminal B.
What to do in Departures at Newark Airport?
There’s no shortage of things to do in Newark Intl Airport departures. If you’re feeling hungry, you can enjoy a quick bite to eat in the food court or enjoy a sit-down meal at one of the many restaurants. When it comes to shopping, EWR Airport has no shortage of fashion, beauty, electronic and Duty-Free options. Newark Airport departures also feature dedicated nursing suites for new mothers, baby changing facilities, spacious bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, charging stations and pet relief stations to help keep the whole family comfortable.
*Discover even more things to do in Newark Intl Airport departures and arrivals in our complete Newark Airport Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
When to arrive at Newark Airport?
Although this is just a guideline, it’s recommended that passengers arrive at Newark Airport departures at least 3 hours before an international flight and 2 hours before a domestic flight. Be sure to check with your airline for exact arrival times.
How long does it take to get through security at Newark Airport?
How to get to Newark Airport?
