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International Airport Arrival Procedures Traveler Backpack Escaltor

Procedure Tips for a Smooth International Airport Arrival

October 10, 2018 By //  by Matt Thomas

Arriving at any new international airport is both exciting and intimidating. Once you’ve successfully navigated a few of them, you can handle them all right? Maybe, there’s definitely some common characteristics you can expect and some best practices for a safe and relatively hassle free arrival.

Because you’ve already planned your international trip checklist to include all all the necessary documents for a proper landing you’re good to go. Once your plane touches down in your vacation paradise (hopefully not a work trip) here are some arrival tips and common procedure.

Rush or Relax? Arriving at an International Airport Destination

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Couple of tourists at the international airport.

There seems to be two main types of people when the plane lands: those in a rush and those relaxed. You can certainly be both and there are blends of each. There are some that rush to pack up and advance as far to the front of the queue as possible, the majority pack up as best they can and are happy with their place in line. And the silent minority sit or stand comfortably, as the plane doors have yet to open and everyone will end up at the same place.

International Airport Arrival Procedure

It’s a pleasant feeling knowing what to expect when you land some place new. Here are some of the most common protocols upon arrival in an international airport from abroad.

    • Exit Plane – If you plan to be through everything as fast as possible, pack up your carry-ons and empty your bladder for you land. Once you land the rest is a matter of brisk walking and queueing in the right lines.

 

    • Security Check – Many countries will put you through their standard security check, usually an X-Ray type of situation.

 

    • Customs/Passport Check – Local authorities check your credentials before allowing you in.

 

    • Baggage Pick Up – Sometimes this is outside of the secured area, sometimes it’s still within in. If it’s before you exit security, such as in Geneva International Airport, you may be required send additional packages through screening manually, or just pass through to the public access area. Sometimes they can flag someone here. Denver International Airport sends you through to the public access area outside security for their baggage terminal.

 

    • Transportation – With all your luggage in hand or tote cart, you just need to board your preferred method of transportation, whether train or auto, or something cooler I don’t even know about. This one is important so it will be discussed further later in this article.

 

  • Paradise Awaits – Step in your paradise and let the fun continue.

International Airport Arrival Tips

Since the end goal is stress free travel, it’s always best to prepare. Here are some arrival tips to ease your transition into your new home and enjoy the journey!

    • Plane – If you absolutely need to be somewhere quickly upon landing, do your best to get a seat closest to the front by: booking your ticket well in advance or arriving at the airport earlier to have a personal talk at check-in. Then when you land, wherever your seat may be, quickly pick up your carry-on luggage, stored properly above YOUR seat, then politely do what you must to advance in line.

 

    • Security – Put your shoes, belt and personal items thru first, so you can begin to dress while you wait for your other items. Ask if you have questions what needs to come out/off: Each country is different. It’s a pleasure keeping your shoes on at some places : )

 

    • Customs – There are times when it makes sense to hurry along in queue so you won’t be last in a long sea of customs declarations. Decide in advance if you will care or not. Choose not. Often you will fill out the form (1 per family usually) on the plane so it’s good to go. Some countries, like the United States, now offer electric custom declarations upon arrival so the paper forms are a waste of time, ask your stewardess.

 

    • Baggage – There’s no rocket science here. Pick up your bags and hurry on. Spot your fellow passengers if you can’t spot your baggage claim #. Some airports deploy oversized bags elsewhere.

 

    • Currency – Bring some of your home currency with you for emergency situations. You can exchange it at the airport for reasonable rates by shopping around tellers. Then you’ll have local currency for taxis. If you visit the right bank in your home country, you may able to exchange at a fair rate before you even depart.

 

    • Transportation – With local currency in your well protected wallet, this is probably the most daunting task. EVERYONE at most airports will spot you out as a tourist and offer you a ride for XX amount. It’s best if you reserach the expected rates ahead of time to where you are going. If not, head inside, use the wifi, and check the local ride sharing app, like Uber/Lyft/Grab, for rates. Then see what the taxis are paying. There are usually 1 or 2 reputable taxi brands. Always have your driver RUN THE METER.

 

  • Paradise – Live it up!
Matt Thomas

About Matt Thomas

Matt is an avid writer, explorer and magic maker, who loves to showcase this wild, wondrous world. Join him at Uncover Vietnam and Uncover Colorado for a local look at these captivating destinations.

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