As you probably know there is a difference between check in and boarding time. On line check ins make life much easier and give greater flexibility as you can turn up with your boarding pass. In some cases this can be on your mobile phone. You need to make sure that you have your baggage for the hold in on time, allow plenty of time to get through security (depending on time of day and airport) and get to the departure gate which can take some time too.

I fly from Liverpool if at all possible and I normally check in on line. I then get there an hour prior to my flight and as I normally have just cabin luggage I go straight through security and customs etc., to the departure lounge and await the call. Taking heavy luggage can add another two hours to the check in system.

Coming back through Liverpool is also a doddle providing you have no heavy baggage. The staff are very helpful too.

Never been off the ground before but I believe you can check in on the Internet before you head for the airport.Whether that means you can arrive at the airport a bit later than normal I know not.

Some airports if you are taking your car you can book into the Hotel for the night and then you don't have to pay for the car.

So whatever is the cheapest Hotel or taxi.

canarieslover

Must be close call between Gatwick And Stansted I suppose.

I have never been on a plane...but I would travel(by bus) to the airport on the night before, and try to relax or lie down for a few hours if possible.