How much time do you need between connecting flights?
For connecting flights, allow at least 1 hour for domestic and 2 hours for international travel. This provides time for disembarking, security, and boarding. Always check with your airline or airport for specific recommended connection times, as they can vary.
- Is 45 minutes enough time for a connecting flight?
- What happens if you miss a connecting flight due to delay?
- Is 2 hours enough time for international flight connecting?
- What happens if I miss my flight due to a short layover?
- What happens if my first flight is delayed and I miss my connecting flight?
- Is a one hour layover not enough anymore?
Connecting Flights: How much time should I allow between flights?
Ugh, connecting flights, right? Totally stressful. Last time, June 12th, Gatwick to JFK, I only had an hour between flights. Big mistake. Nearly missed my flight to Boston!
That was a mad dash. Security lines were insane. I swear I ran for like five minutes, lugging my suitcase. Heart pounding! Never again.
For domestic, I’d now say aim for at least 90 minutes, maybe two hours if you’re flying through a huge airport like Heathrow. International? Absolutely two hours minimum, ideally three.
My friend, flying from Dubai to London in December, had a four-hour layover and still felt rushed. Crazy, right?
So, yeah. Airlines and airports give guidelines, but add buffer time. Trust me on this. A relaxed layover is worth the extra few minutes. Better safe than sorry!
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