Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else. The whole navigating the airport part? Less exciting , and sometimes pretty stressful. To help make your time at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 100+ nonstop flights.
What to know TSA | The Austin airport’s website recommends arriving: Two-and-a-half hours early during peak hours (daily during 5-8 a.m., 11 a.
m.–1 p.m.
, and 3:30-5:30 p.m.) About 90 minutes before your flight during off-peak hours Three hours before international flights Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Food and drink | AUS really shines when it comes to its vast array of local food options. Case in point: get some Austin breakfast tacos from Tacodeli — but beware the perpetually long line — before washing it down with a cuppa joe from Jo’s Coffee . Reminder | Starting May 7, 2025, all travelers over the age of 18 will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch. Current airpor.
