Wait Times Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) is a busy airport, so wait times can change depending on the time of day, airline rush hours, weekends, and holidays. BWI has several TSA checkpoints spread across different concourses, which helps reduce long lines.

Time of DayAverage Wait TimeNotes
Early Morning (4 AM – 8 AM)20–35 minutesBusiest period due to morning departures
Midday (8 AM – 2 PM)10–20 minutesUsually smoother with shorter lines
Evening (2 PM – 8 PM)15–30 minutesModerate wait during peak flights
Late Night (8 PM – 12 AM)5–15 minutesLight traffic and faster screening
Weekends20–35 minutesHigher crowd levels
Holidays25–40 minutesArrive extra early for security