With the Holidays, travellers know that airports can become more crowded. But it's hard to plan for how packed they'll become. Here are a few tips on how to get through the airport more quickly.

Arrive Two Hours Before Takeoff

That's especially necessary during busy travel periods, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The TSA recommends arriving at the airport three hours early for domestic flights and four hours early for international flights.

If you are traveling from Toronto, you should arrive at Toronto airport parking even earlier to avoid any mishaps. Airport parking can be an awful experience, but getting to the airport early can help prevent long lines.

Pack Your Things Carefully

In addition to packing all sharp objects, including pocket knives and tools, in checked baggage, passengers should avoid packing certain household items in carry-on bags, such as aerosols and liquids over 3 ounces.

Packing your things carefully is one of the best travel tips you will receive. Pack as efficiently as possible to avoid any long lines at the airport.

Travel Light, If Possible

If you can bring only what will fit in your pockets, that's great. The TSA recommends this for the quickest trip through the checkpoint.

Just pack items carefully, so they don't go all over the place when you take them out of your pockets. The lighter you travel, the easier your airport experience from Toronto to any other destination.

Have Your ID And Boarding Pass Ready

You can keep your shoes, belts, and outerwear on as you make your way through the checkpoint, but speed up the process by having identification out, and boarding passes at hand before arriving at check-in.

Once you arrive in Toronto, you can check in online to save time when traveling, especially during confusing times like Daylight Savings Time.

Don't Pack Prohibited Items

If a security officer finds a prohibited item during screening, they may ask if it's yours and allow you to get rid of it or have someone remove it from the airport terminal area.

The best idea is not to bring anything on board that shouldn't be there in the first place. You should learn about what is allowed in the airplane, so if something is banned, you will know that it is not permitted.

Stay At The Back Of The Screening Line

It's tempting to get into a shorter, slower-moving line when you spot one. But try to stay in your assigned line and stick with it until you reach the front. If you can't find your designated area, let airport employees know where you are waiting.

Don't push, cut or stop abruptly, as this behavior can cause security screeners to miss prohibited items and lead to your bag being pulled aside for additional screening. Also, try not to linger in the screening lanes after you put your belongings on the belt, which may slow down the process for everyone else behind you.

Keep Calm And Carry On

The best way to pass through airport security quickly is by keeping everything easy to remove, labeled adequately, and accessible easily. Anyone who travels regularly knows the frustration of trying to get through airport security with tons of small items packed in various places throughout your carry-on luggage.

The more organized you are, the more quickly you can get to Toronto. And the less frustrated you are, the more pleasant your travel experience will be. 

Keeping calm is especially important for anyone traveling with young children or flying with small pets. If you have children, keep them close to you at all times during the screening process, and make sure they stay seated until you are done.

Have one adult assist the other with removing jackets, shoes, and belts to make the screening process quicker for children under 12.

If you have any questions about airport security or flying in general, contact your airline or airport directly. You can also visit the Transportation Security Administration's website for additional information on procedures at every airport across the country.