DT to Airport by cab...

Whoo hoo! Leaving for Vegas in a couple of days!:banana:

My question: If our flight on a Wed morning leaves at 9:30 a.m. when should I get in a taxi to get there? We like to arrive at the airport at least 2 hrs. before departure.

We've always took the red-eye home so we didn't stress the departure time much. It's just that we don't know how bad traffic is on a weekday in the mornings.

Any info will be much appreciated!

Whoo hoo! Vegas here we come, lol!!

 

I normally leave about 2 1/2 hours before departure from The Golden Nugget to the airport. I get there in plenty of time.

Traffic and be hit or miss and also getting through security can sometimes be a hassle. I've gone right through security without waiting in line and I've also waited an hour in line going through secuirty at the airport.

Hope you have an awesome trip!

 

I also like to get there 2 hours ahead, so I would get a cab at 6:45-7 AM.
Gives me time to relax with a couple of cheap airport beers.beer:

 

6:45-7am seems reasonable to me. I took a cab to the airport in March cause I had a 7am flight so wanted to be at the airport at 5. Cab finally arrived about 4:30 and told him to go via paradise. I was there before 5 and the airport was like a ghost town! Not much going on at that time but I'm sure it's hopping by 8 or before. Incidently, fare was about $25 or so (fr Gold Spike)plus tip,

Jimbo338

 

Thank you very much guys!! Your replies put me at ease so now I can just relax and enjoy my trip!

I'm so excited and appreciative I think I'm gonna cry...




lol!!!

 

We are happy for you so don't cry....save your tears, you man need them in the casinos!

Jimbo338

 

You are so right on that lol! I hope the tears are tears of happiness if I happen to hit the big one!

Seriously, thanks to you and all the others who helped me out on this particular inquiry. Your taxi fare approximation is appreciated too.

 

I'm like you in that I like to allow plenty of extra time at the airport. It doesn't happen often, but I've encountered a couple snafus over the years where even allowing an hour before departure wouldn't have been enough. (I'm talking about very slow luggage inspection where a false "explosive residue" alarm set off a red flag, once when the boarding pass kiosks for all Delta flights weren't playing nice, resulting in ridiculously long lines at the counter, and a few equally stupid occurrences. I'd rather spend the extra time taking my time and catch up on emails.

BTW Joe, where did you get a "couple of cheap airport beers?" Not that I usually have any taste for alcohol left by the time I'm leaving Vegas, but the last time I had a beer at McCarran (while killing a little time before the "limo" (WAX) arrived), it cost around $10 with tip!

 

I forgot what color we are supposed to use for sarcasm.