Arrive at the airport at least three hours before an international departure. Check-in queues, immigration and security take longer than most first-timers expect, especially at busy hubs like OR Tambo or Dubai International.
Keep your passport, visa copy and boarding pass in one easily accessible pouch. Take photos of all documents and email them to yourself as a backup. Pack essential medication and one change of clothes in your hand luggage.
Most importantly — book through an agency that answers the phone. Makchester clients get a WhatsApp support line for the duration of their trip, so if a connection is missed or plans change, we fix it fast.
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