What time should I leave for Jersey Airport?

Jersey Airport departures today

Jersey Airport’s live departures board

Our planner: we build your leave time from the scheduled departure. If the flight is running late we show it, but we don’t move your leave time.

How far away is Jersey Airport?

“22: an express service to St Helier, which takes approximately 20 minutes”

Jersey Airport · Publicbus page · 22 Oct 2026

Is there a bus to Jersey Airport?

“Timetables, types of bus passes and fare information are available from the LibertyBus website or telephone +44 (0) 1534 828 555.”

• “15: Red Houses and St Aubin. The journey time is approximately 30 minutes. This is a double decker bus with luggage racks”

Jersey Airport · Publicbus page · 22 Oct 2026

How much is parking at Jersey Airport?

“The cost is £1 per 15 minutes in Arrivals parking.”

• “Turn up and park standard rates are charged at £1 per hour and are only available in the Departure and Long Stay car parks.”

Can you change or cancel parking at Jersey Airport?

Jersey Airport’s pages give different answers on changing or cancelling parking. Pages differ

How do you pay for parking at Jersey Airport?

“Over-stay charges are calculated automatically at £1 per hour and must be paid at the exit barrier.”

• “You can pay on exit with a card or contactless, or at one of the pay machines in the Terminal.”

Where do you drop off at Jersey Airport?

“A passenger drop off zone is available in front of the Departures’ Terminal.”

• “Public drop-off zone, vehicles must not remain in location once passengers have been unloaded.”

Where can you get a fine at Jersey Airport?

“Cars must not park in this location for any length of time as they may incur a fine or be towed away.”

• “Unauthorised parking may result in penalties or vehicle removal at the owner’s expense.”

How much is drop-off at Jersey Airport?

“You can park for 45 minutes free of charge in the Long Stay car park.”

Jersey Airport · Information page · 22 Oct 2026

How early should you get to Jersey Airport?

“Please continue to arrive 2 hours before departure for your flight or 1 hour 30 minutes before red-eye flights.”

• “Customers should continue to arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure, or 90 minutes before red eye flights”

Our planner: we aim to have you inside the terminal before a short-haul flight, 2 hours; before long-haul, 2½ hours (3 hours with a checked bag). Where Jersey Airport's own website asks for longer than we usually allow, these use its figure. Jersey Airport also says 1 hour 30 minutes before a red-eye flight; the planner uses its 2 hours for every flight. A planning figure, not a live queue; your airline’s own deadlines come first.

When does check-in open at Jersey Airport?

“Check-in desks are usually open 2 hours before the scheduled time of departure, but it can be less for inter-island flights.”

• “Check-in with your airline (check-in is open 2 hours before your flight is due to depart).”

When does bag drop open at Jersey Airport?

“Make your travel day easier by dropping off your checked-in luggage the evening before you fly.”

Can you take liquids through security at Jersey Airport?

“Liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes can remain in your hand luggage in individual containers no greater than 100ml.”

• “All liquids, aerosols, gels and pastes carried in containers up to 100ml can be carried in your hand baggage.”

Is there Fast Track security at Jersey Airport?

“The Fast Track service is designed to minimise your waiting time in security queues.”

What food and shops are there at Jersey Airport?

“Café Ubé after security is open daily from 5:30am until the last flight is called.”

• “Duty free products are available to all departing passengers once they have cleared central security search.”

How do you book special assistance at Jersey Airport?

“If you need assistance checking-in, then go to the Assisted Travel Desk in Departures before checking-in.”

• “The Assisted Travel Lounge is now located between Gates 2 and 3 (the old BA lounge)”

Blue Badge drop-off and parking at Jersey Airport

“We have allocated blue badge parking bays in all our car parks.”

• “If you’re using a disabled bay, a temporary permit is available so you can take your Blue Badge off-island.”

Does Jersey Airport use the Sunflower lanyard?

“We are a corporate member of the Hidden Disability Sunflower scheme.”

Jersey Airport · Assisted travel page · 22 Oct 2026

How do you contact Jersey Airport?

“General enquiries and customer relations +44 (0) 1534 446000”

• “Ports of Jersey (Airport and Harbours) +44 (0) 1534 446000”

What if your flight from Jersey Airport is delayed or cancelled?

“If you have queries about a delay or cancellation, you should contact your airline first.”

Jersey Airport · Weather page · 22 Oct 2026