Jet2 'arrive early' alert for anyone travelling to popular European destination

Jet2 'arrive early' alert for anyone travelling to popular European destinationThe budget airline has issued fresh guidance as passengers face "congestion everywhere"CommentsLifestyleCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor11:10, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesPassengers have been issued advice by the airline(Image: Getty )Jet2 has issued a fresh alert to passengers travelling to a popular holiday destination as holiday-goers face long queues and waiting times. The budget airline is advising people to arrive 'as early as possible' to avoid disruption to their travel plans.‌It comes after a passenger claimed they were facing "congestion" at Faro Airport, located in southern Portugal, approximately 4km west of Faro city centre in the heart of the Algarve region. On X, the traveller with the username @MetalJim27 tagged Jet2 in a post, saying: "Congestion everywhere."‌Jet2 issued a new alert today (April 12), emphasising the importance of arriving at the airport early due to new systems being rolled out. A spokesperson said: "We're sorry to hear this Jim. Unfortunately due to the new systems in place, the queues are completely out of our control."‌They added: "We kindly recommend customers arrive to the airport as early as possible, to allow plenty of time to make it through. Thanks, Lily."A statement on Faro Airport's official website reads: "Due to possible constraints on departures border control, longer waiting times are to be expected. Passengers to international (Non Schengen) flights please arrive early at the Airport."Content cannot be displayed without consent‌On the website's 'travelling to and from the UK' page, another statement reads: "Passport controls on arrival at Portugal may take up more time, as the passport will have to be stamped and there are additional questions that may be asked by the border control officers."The new system being pu...