The Lee County Port Authority has provided tips and information for those traveling at Southwest Florida International Airport this holiday.

First and foremost, LCPA officials said for travelers to arrive early.

“We expect a busy Christmas and New Year’s holiday at RSW and want travelers to plan ahead,” officials said. “Please be in line at your security checkpoint at least two hours prior to your flight departure for a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.”

Officials added that parking lots at RSW may fill up quickly between Dec. 20 and Jan. 5. Officials advise those using the parking lots to give extra time to find parking and consider alternative ways to get to RSW, such as being dropped off by friends or family or using commercial transportation.

If necessary, RSW will post parking updates on the airport’s website, FlyLCPA.com, and Facebook, to keep travelers informed on airport parking availability.

RSWRemote is available this holiday, offering passengers a remote and reserved parking option. Cars will be accepted for entry Dec. 20 at 3 a.m. to Dec. 25 at noon. Vehicles can exit from Christmas Day through the last flight arrival on Dec. 30. The RSWRemote parking lot is at 11861 Regional Lane in Fort Myers, on the north side of the airport property in the Skyplex area. The cost will be a flat $60 fee, no matter how many days you choose to park, and is non-refundable.

For more information on RSWRemote, visit flylcpa.com/RSWRemote/. Reservations can be made at rswremoteparking.com. The Lee County Port Authority recommends adding an additional 30 minutes to travel time to use this remote parking option.

“Local roads are extremely busy during the holidays, so allow extra time to get to the airport,” LCPA officials stated. “To avoid congestion, use the I-75 Direct Connect to get to and from RSW.

“If there is inclement weather forecasted at destination or connecting airports, travelers should check with their air carrier to see if there are any changes to their flight schedules.”

Visit the Transportation Security Administration’s website at tsa.gov for tips about what you can and cannot bring through the security checkpoint.

For more airport information, visit FlyLCPA.com.