Newark International (Newark, NJ)

Airlines advise that you should arrive at EWR 2 hours before your flight, or 3 hours if its an international flight.

It is advisable though to bear in mind a number of factors when deciding how early you should get to EWR:

• New York traffic is often terrible, leave before rush hour if you can.
• Be aware of items you are carrying or packing, which may be cause for inspection and unnecessary delay.
• A 2019 report found that EWR wait times were the worst of any US airport - it's advisable to check the Newark Airport security wait times shown above.
• Consider how you are getting to the airport. If taking public transport or driving and parking at EWR is likely to take longer than taking an Uber or taxi.

View the EWR TSA PreCheck lane information above to see which checkpoints are open. If you haven't already enrolled you could significantly reduce your Newark Airport wait times by learning more and signing up here https://www.tsa.gov/precheck.

We don't have access to live Newark TSA wait times for non-US citizens passing through immigration control at Newark Airport but ordinarily, these passengers can often be faced with long lines and a frustrating delay, sometimes of more than an hour. Several key things can determine how long you'll be waiting in line:

• The number of flights arriving at about the same time greatly impacts the wait times at EWR for non nationals.
• The number of TSA agents working at that time.
• If many passengers are having difficulty being accepted through immigration.
• Time of day.

For those with connecting flights who must pass through immigration, it is advisable to ensure you allow 3 hours between scheduled arrival and departure.