We are arranging an easyjet flight from Paris to Milan which departs at 6:50 am.

Is this considered a domestic flight, and what is the earliest time that we should be there (apparently the hotel shuttle begins to run at 5:15 am).

Thanks so much for all information.

hi nevertooold,

well, as it runs from Paris, [France last time I looked] to Milan [Italy], no, it isn't domestic. which means you'll need a passport - did you think you wouldn't?

but being easyjet, you will probably need to check-in no more than an hour or so before the flight leaves - I suggest that you look at the flight details on the website for how much time you need to allow.

then you need to allow for time to get from the hotel to the airport. so early in the morning there shouldn't be much traffic, but there could still be hold-ups wating for other passengers - is the shuttle direct or does it go round other hotels?

adding all that together, you probably need the earliest shuttle, or you might just want to get a taxi!

Check easyjet's website.
Low-cost carriers often expect you earlier at check-in than others or general recommendations by the airports.
It's an intra-Schengen flight, so no official passport control. But you will probably have to show your passport or other valid ID at check-in, the gate, the jetway, when you want to go to the toilet etc. Low-budget airlines get a bit anal about checking everything 10 times.

Make sure you read, understand, and follow the rules in easyjet's fine print re. check-in, maximum allowances, and so on.

At that time of the morning, an hour should be sufficient but it is Paris!

Watch you baggage weight limits on that flight.

One hour is enough for a domestic or Schengen flight.

Thanks to all.

My questions weren't meant to single in on the passport issue (I am Canadian, so a passport is always with me in Europe), but were intended to request information concerning time requirements and restrictions, both of which have now been thankfully addressed.

"well, as it runs from Paris, [France last time I looked] to Milan [Italy], no, it isn't domestic. which means you'll need a passport - did you think you wouldn't?"

It's an nternal Schengen flight, so it's effectively domestic & no ID is legally needed.
However Easyjet (and virtually every other airline) require some government issued photo id - which typically means passports, EU issued driving licences, EU issued ID cards and in some cases police ID cards or military ID cards.

This doesn't apply if you are flying with Ryanair who only accept passports regardless of the flight