After clearing immigration and collecting your baggage, you will need to proceed through the customs area before being allowed to exit the airport.
How long does it take to go through customs and get bags?
The bad news is that the time it takes can vary wildly depending on which airport you travel through and when you land. Customs will take a lot longer if a bunch of flights all land at the same time, but, on average, it takes about 20 minutes or less to get through customs.
Do I pick up my luggage on a connecting flight?
It depends on how your ticket was booked. If your flights were booked under one ticket, your bags will be checked through to your final destination. If your flights were booked under separate tickets, you will need to collect your bags and recheck them before your connecting flight.
Do I get my luggage before going through customs?
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