Car park to gate in minutes.

Five steps from the car park to your gate. Everything below follows the order you will actually experience it, so you can jump straight to the bit you need.

Security in ~6 min
Shops & lounge

Step 1

Park

Four car parks serve the terminal: long stay with a free shuttle, short stay within a two-minute covered walk, premium meet-and-greet, and a drop-off turning circle at the entrance.

Short-haul — arrive 2 hours before departure
Long-haul — arrive 3 hours before departure
Add 20 minutes if using the long-stay shuttle

Book parking

Step 2

Check in and bag drop

Check-in opens three hours before departure and closes 40 minutes before. Most airlines also offer online check-in from 48 hours before you fly, which lets you go straight to bag drop.

Check-in opens 3 hours before departure
Check-in closes 40 minutes before departure
Cabin bag — 1 bag, 56×45×25cm
Checked bag — 23kg typical

Step 3

Security

Modern scanners mean most passengers no longer need to remove liquids or laptops. We aim to clear passengers in under 10 minutes at peak times.

What can I take through?

Liquids remain limited to 100ml per container in a single clear 1-litre bag. Sharp objects, tools and sporting equipment must travel in the hold.

Do I need to remove my laptop or belt?

In most lanes, no. Our scanners read through bags and clothing. An officer will tell you if your lane needs the older process.

I need a private search or have a medical implant

Tell the officer at the lane entrance. Private search rooms are available, and you never have to explain a medical condition in public.

Step 4

Departures

Airside is where the time goes quickly. Shops, food and drink, and a bookable lounge are all past security.

Shops

Travel essentials, duty free, and a shop celebrating South Yorkshire makers.
Food and drink

A café for a quick coffee, a bar for a longer wait, and sit-down dining.
The DSA Lounge

Quiet seating, complimentary food and drink, fast wi-fi and runway views.

Step 5

Boarding

Gates open around 45 minutes before departure and close 15 minutes before, without exception. Watch the screens in departures — your gate is confirmed there first.

Boarding order — assistance, families, priority, then general
Announcements are a courtesy, not a guarantee
The screens and your airline app carry the authoritative gate and time

Terminal facilities

Free wi-fi

Unlimited, no sign-up required.
Changing Places

Adult changing facility with hoist and bench.
Quiet room

Low-lit space for passengers who need calm.
Sunflower lanyards

Free from the information desk.