People getting away for a Christmas break are being told to prepare for Jersey Airport to be busy over the coming days.

Ports of Jersey says passengers should allow longer than usual to check in and clear security.

A large number of busy flights tomorrow (20 December) include charter services to Madeira.

Security staff are reminding travellers that presents carried in hand luggage should not be wrapped.

Motorists can use the overflow car park (first on the left as you drive into the airport) if the long-stay car park is busy.

"Passengers who need to book special assistance for their journey should contact their airline before travelling to the Airport. All passengers should check baggage rules with their airline and security regulations with any airports they will be using on their journey."

Christmas travel tips

· Get to the airport two hours before your flight.

· If parking at the airport, you can use the overflow car park if the long stay car park is busy

· The new security scanners allow passengers to carry up to 2 litres of liquid and you can leave liquids, laptops, tablets and other electronic devices in your hand baggage.

· If you are taking Christmas presents in your hand luggage please don’t wrap them as we may need to look at what’s inside.

· Christmas crackers need to go in hold luggage, please check with your airline as policies varies.

· Party poppers are prohibited in both hand and hold luggage.