Travel Tips
Have questions before you travel? This section will not only provide you with helpful travel tips, but with answers to your questions about what can be brought through security, traveling with animals, traveling with children, and much more.
Plan Ahead
Before heading to the airport, passengers and those picking up at the airport should check their flight status with their airline. You also can visit our Delayed, Canceled and Diverted Flights page for information.
If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. For international travel, allow at least three hours.
Accessibility / Passenger Support
Travelers with special needs can request a Compassion Cacti™ lanyard or a Navigator Guide for assistance.
Passenger Drop-offs / Pickups or Transferring - PHX Sky Train®
Use the free PHX Sky Train® to transfer terminals easily.
Avoid terminal traffic. Use the 24th or 44th Street PHX Sky Train® stations for pickups and drop-offs.
Cell Phone Waiting Lots
Avoid circling the terminals and use a free 24-hour cell phone waiting lot.
Going Through Security
Get through security checkpoints faster using time-saving options such as PHX RESERVE, TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.
Security Wait Times
Check TSA Security Checkpoint wait times on the skyharbor.com homepage and on the information displays in each terminal.
Traveling with Children
Enjoy family-friendly parking spaces, a Play-viation Park children's play area, and more.
Traveling with Animals
Access nine areas for pets to stretch their legs, drink water, and use the bathroom.
Entering the United Kingdom
Beginning Jan. 8, 2025, all U.S. travelers visiting or transiting through the United Kingdom will need to have a valid Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Note, this does not apply to transit passengers who are not leaving the airport.
Travel ID
As of May 7, 2025, all travelers must have a REAL ID-compliant license, state ID, or another form of identification to fly within the U.S.
Stay Connected
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