Sumburgh Airport Departures

Getting at Sumburgh Airport

Passengers of LSI airport are recommended to allow enough time to get ready to the airport, to let time to park their car, get into the main terminal, and get ready for check-in and security procedures. Generally, passengers should arrive approximately one hour before their scheduled departure time for domestic flights within the UK, and around two hours before for European flights.

Sumburgh Airport Security

Sumburgh Airport security is managed and controlled by the Airport Management Services Ltd (shortly referred to as AMSL). All passengers and air travelers of Sumburgh Airport must be aware that the Department for Transport has set specific rules for traveling through LSI airport to various destinations. Hence, all passengers are required to follow the instructions and rules that work at the airport.

Security Checkpoint

At security checkpoints, all passengers will be asked by security staff to remove the coat, jacket, belts, and sometimes, if necessary, shoes too. Besides, passengers will be required to present their re-sealable package of liquids to be placed on a separate tray to allow x-ray screening. Also, electronic devices, such as laptops, mobile phones, earphones, iPods, etc., as well as a hairdryer and other related large electrical items, must be placed separately for screening procedures. Passengers themselves must undergo millimeters to be checked thoroughly.

Baggage Restrictions

At Sumburgh Airport follows the security restrictions to ensure the safety of the airport and passengers. For instance, the maximum size for a piece of hand baggage should meet the following dimensions like 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm. The maximum size of a passenger's baggage must include baggage wheels, its handles, along with all external pockets.

However, some of the airlines which serve Sumburgh Airport may have other rules and restriction for its customers. For instance, some of the airlines only accept small bags, with a restricted number of carry-on bags, so to avoid any misunderstanding, all passengers are highly recommended to first check with their airline, and then with the airport’s requirements.

Items allowed on board

Airport security restrictions also provide some recommendations for flying with liquids, gels, aerosols, or pastes. Passengers can take those items on board, allowed in their hand baggage, but to get access to fly so, they must meet the following requirements:

• The liquid must be kept in a container or package with a maximum capacity of 100ml. All liquid containers should fit into a transparent and re-sealable 1-liter plastic bag. The plastic bag must be presented and put separately on a tray at the x-ray screening.
• Liquid medicines, such as baby milk and other related products which are thought to be adequate for the flight can still be allowed to bring on board.
• If a passenger is carrying gifts and related items, he/she must be aware not to wrap them and put in their hand baggage.

Persons with reduced mobility

Passengers who require the use of pushchairs, wheelchairs, and walking aids, should be aware their those items will be carried through the cargo hold, but passengers will be allowed to use them right up to the aircraft steps to get on board. Once passengers arrived at his/her destination, these items will be immediately returned to their owners.

Passengers with reduced mobility are highly encouraged to contact their airline or travel agent while booking a flight to and from LSI airport. By requesting the need for any assistance in advance will ensure the minimum waiting time on arrival at the LSI airport.

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