NCAA to international travellers: Get to airport 3 hours early

The Director of Public Affairs at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Michael Achimugu, has advised air travellers to arrive at airports at least three hours ahead of scheduled departure times for international flights, as check-in deadlines vary across airlines.
Posting on his verified X handle on Monday Achimugu wrote: “For international flights, please, be at the airport three hours before departure. Some airlines close their check-in counters earlier than others. Also, if you can, check in online and secure a seat number. I can’t stress this enough. Better to be too early for your flight, than be late.”
The advisory comes amid ongoing efforts by the NCAA to reduce passen...