How to Use departure/arrival time in a Sentence

departure/arrival time

noun
  • The last train on each line will be held for a later departure time.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • Uber will charge users a lower price if the fare is cheaper than the pass at departure time.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 14 May 2025
  • When the core turns, Vidale said, that affects the arrival time of the wave.
    Mindy Weisberger, CNN, 5 July 2024
  • 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
  • However, the arrival time can make or break the special moment.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
  • The key is to weigh the cost against the convenience, and always plan with the ship’s departure time in mind.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • That’s the third-latest arrival time in the company’s ranking.
    Dallas News, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Tsunamis are a series of waves dangerous many hours after initial arrival time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • And regarding the early arrival time for guests, Saunders plans to bring some snacks.
    Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
  • As the departure time got closer, the man was nowhere to be found, and his laptop still sat on the counter unattended.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Plan to reach a parking space 30 minutes before arrival time at the terminal.
    Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
  • Arrive 30 minutes before departure time with an e-ticket ready to be scanned.
    Post-Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 23 Oct. 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • The team attempted to leave earlier in the day, moving up its departure time in hopes of beating the winter storm.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Airline staff informed the OP that check-in had closed based on the original departure time.
    Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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