Why Early Morning Flights Are the Best
While it may seem tempting to start your vacation from sleep, it is actually much better to book an early morning flight. In fact, Travel and Leisure offers exceptionally early morning flights. Cause? You will have a much better chance of reaching your destination on time (or at least close to it).
Less delays
Early morning flights are less likely to be delayed than afternoon or evening flights. Delays are reported to start at around 8 a.m. each day and then worsen until they peak around 6 p.m. The reason is air traffic. In the early morning hours, the likelihood of air traffic support is reduced as all flights made the previous evening have already landed.
Less turbulence
What’s more, you are much less likely to experience air turbulence when you fly in the morning, as most thunderstorms and the unstable air that comes with them happen during the day.
It’s cheaper and less crowded
Early morning flights are also often cheaper than their later counterparts because people prefer to sleep rather than heading to the airport at dawn. This is good news for you if you do, as there will be fewer crowds at the security guards and at the gate to this early morning flight, making it easier for you to use the money you saved on your ticket to buy overpriced coffee at this Starbucks airport. …
Airports are not so good in the morning
Finally, getting to the airport early in the morning is even more enjoyable. Except for those who have to stay overnight, most people – passengers, flight crew and airport workers – can be less exhausted and disappointed than they would be later in the day and on their shift. Plus, the fewer people passing through the airport, the less dirty hands touch everything. Plus this decent coffee kiosk will still be completely packed with baked goods that are always on sale.
Outcome: Book flights early and do not forget to productive use at the airport .
This story was originally published on 02/12/17 and was updated on 06/13/19 to provide more complete and up-to-date information.