Is 1 hour international layover enough time?

Do I have to go through security again for a layover to international flight?

So, layover, huh? Yeah, it's a pain. Depends entirely. Domestic flight to another domestic flight? Probably not. Piece of cake, usually. But international? Oh honey, get ready. You absolutely gotta go through security again. It's a total drag. Seriously.

Think about it: you're coming from, like, another country. Customs, right? Passport check, the whole shebang. Then, bam, back through security. So annoying. It takes forever. Always does. For my trip to Spain last year, I was stressed.

• Customs processing, which is really slow.
• Then, security lines—again!
• Finding your gate—often involves a lot of walking.

One hour is not enough for international connections, especially not at LAX. You need, like, at least two hours, minimum. Three is better, to be safe. Seriously. Don't cut it close. My friend missed her flight last month, because she didn't allow enough time. Ugh. Don't be her. You'll regret it, I promise. It's the worst.

When flying international with a layover, when do you go through customs?

It's late. I’m thinking about travel.

Customs...it’s always the first place you land. The first international stop. Not the happy ending.

It's like... facing reality head-on. The first arrival.

• First Arrival Airport: You clear customs and immigration.
• Passport: Oh, gotta have that ready. Always.
• Documentation: All in order. No room for mess.

It's a mess, really, all of it. But that first stop... it's the moment you officially enter a new world, or return to your old one. A new world… oh boy. I remember Barcelona back in 2022. I had to fill a form. My layover in Madrid? Customs was first. No escape. I don't like this topic.