How to Use departure/arrival time in a Sentence

departure/arrival time

noun
Definition of departure/arrival timenext
  • The flight got a new departure time of 12 a.m. Sunday, said FlightAware.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Here’s how to see traffic based on your departure time: Open the Maps app and tap on the Search Maps field.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 3 July 2022
  • The last train on each line will be held for a later departure time.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • Nine bus lines will see changes to their routes, and more than 30 routes will see departure time changes.
    — Taylor Dolven, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2022
  • As the departure time neared, the last arriving passengers raced to catch the 2:30 p.m. train out of Dnipro.
    — Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2022
  • The earliest arrival time for storms in the central part of the state is noon with an exit as late as 6 a.m. Wednesday.
    — Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 3 Jan. 2023
  • And regarding the early arrival time for guests, Saunders plans to bring some snacks.
    — Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • That’s the third-latest arrival time in the company’s ranking.
    — Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • What to do on the train Before even boarding the train, plan to get to the train station at least 30 minutes before your departure time, and be sure to bring your ID.
    — Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024
  • For people arriving by plane, the test should be taken during the last 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for the first part of the flight.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2021
  • But if the same 5 millimeters of rain is spread into a constant mist of tiny droplets, the variation in arrival time — and therefore the shot noise — will be low.
    — Quanta Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Of course, every flight has them — there is always a departure time and an arrival time that's published online months ahead of the flight.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2023
  • But then, close to departure time, came the flood of bodies, all seemingly locals, laden with bags and boxes.
    — Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The cruise varies from year to year in departure time and duration but generally spends about 20 full days at sea.
    — Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Migrants may spend up to 12 to 48 hours at the shelter, or slightly longer if needed, while waiting for their departure time.
    — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2022
  • The Red Sox yielded to Sale’s preferred departure time but declined his subsidy.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Take a deep breath - or 10 Debus recommends adding an extra hour to the standard airport arrival time for your mental health.
    — Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 27 May 2023
  • Passengers can then select flights that have no more than 96 hours between the arrival and departure time in Saudi Arabia, and then apply for the visa right on the site.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Prior steps at crowd control had Delta in June saying flyers could enter the lounges within three hours of their departure time.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The two-hour flight was 42 minutes late after taking off 36 minutes past its scheduled departure time, the site reports.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 June 2022
  • Meet at the ranger station 10 minutes before departure time.
    — Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Princess Cruises said the departure time for the next trip to Alaska is uncertain, but passengers began boarding the ship at 11:30 a.m..
    — Vanessa Arredondo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2023
  • Most cruise lines advise passengers to be back on board no later than one hour before departure time.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Arrive 30 minutes before departure time with an e-ticket ready to be scanned.
    — Post-Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 23 Oct. 2020
  • Peak hours are worse – if your flight is set to take off between 6 and 8 a.m., the airport recommends arriving at least 2.5 hours before your departure time.
    — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 9 June 2023
  • When guests check in at the front desk, hey will provide their departure time, select food and beverage options and receive a digital key on their phone.
    — Curtis Tate, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2020
  • This can indicate a timer, charging progress, or an Uber arrival time, thanks to new third-party integration.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 11 July 2023
  • Depending on your departure time and day, economy fares begin at around $789 for a round-trip ticket.
    — George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024
  • In addition to surcharges, jet card programs can move your departure time by up to six hours in either direction.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
  • But if a plane is still overbooked as the departure time nears, the airline may ask for volunteers at the gate in exchange for compensation in vouchers or money.
    — Kelly Yamanouchi, ajc, 2 July 2022

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