Earlyish.app
Earlyish is a web-based leave-by time calculator for flights. Users enter their flight departure time, drive time to the airport, and specify if the flight is international and whether they are traveling with kids. The tool then computes a personalized leave-by time by itemizing buffer durations: airport security line, check-in and bag drop cutoff, walk to gate and boarding buffer, and optionally immigration/customs and additional family buffer. The result is a clear, single departure time with a transparent breakdown of each buffer component. The current version is a free MVP that uses generic, rule-based estimates rather than live data. No account is required to use the calculator. Earlyish plans to introduce a premium feature with reminders backed by live airport security wait times and real-time traffic data, available for a one-time small fee. Additional transport modes like trains and ferries are also planned for future release. By providing a detailed breakdown, Earlyish helps travelers make informed decisions about when to leave, reducing the stress of last-minute timing and uncertainty about airport processes. The tool is designed to be simple and intuitive, requiring only a few inputs to generate an actionable leave-by time.
- Category
- B2C
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
Travelers often rely on guesswork or only driving time when planning airport arrival, leading to anxiety about missing flights or excessive waiting. Earlyish solves this by calculating a specific leave-by time that accounts for necessary pre-flight buffers such as security lines, check-in cutoffs, immigration, and family needs, turning uncertain estimates into a clear, itemized plan.
Use cases
- Planning departure time for a domestic flight
- Estimating buffer for international travel with immigration
- Adjusting timing when traveling with young children
- Quickly checking leave-by time without creating an account
- Reducing pre-flight anxiety for infrequent flyers
- Business travelers optimizing airport arrival
- Family vacation planning
Audience
- Business Users
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Simple and intuitive interface
- Free to use with no account required
- Clear breakdown of buffer times
- Accounts for kids and international flights
- Planned live data integration for accuracy
Cons
- Relies on generic estimates, not real-time data
- Limited to flight travel (trains/ferries pending)
- Future premium features will require payment
- May not reflect actual conditions at all airports
- Lacks integration with live traffic or calendar apps
Official website: https://www.earlyish.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/earlyish-app