Is My Layover Long Enough? Flight Connection Time Checker by Airport

Check your layover

Connecting airport

Connection time (minutes) Time between your scheduled arrival and next departure

Arriving from

Departing to

Checked baggage?

Need to clear immigration?

Safe

Connection is safe.

You have a comfortable buffer for this connection.

Your layover

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minutes scheduled

Minimum recommended

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minutes (adjusted)

Buffer

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minutes to spare

Airport notes

Your rights: If all flights are on a single booking and your connection is missed due to an airline delay or cancellation, the airline is obligated to rebook you on the next available service at no additional cost. Keep your original boarding passes.

Transit tip

Connecting through a different country?

A transit visa may be needed even for a short layover — check before you fly.

Check transit visa requirements

After your flight

Long flight before or after this layover?

Calculate jet lag severity and get a recovery plan to feel human on arrival.

Calculate jet lag

If you do miss this connection

You may be entitled to compensation

A missed connection caused by an airline delay may entitle you to up to €600 under EU261 or equivalent rules.

Check compensation eligibility

Select your connecting airport and enter your connection time to get your verdict.

Where this data comes from

Minimum connection times and layover guidance are drawn from official airport websites for each covered airport. [Detailed primary-source list: to be documented.]

Connection times depend on your airline, terminal, and whether you must re-check baggage. Always confirm with your airline and the airport before booking.

Layover time FAQs

Common questions about minimum connection times, short layovers, baggage transfer, and missed connections. Always confirm connection times with your airline.

How long of a layover do I need for an international connection?

International connections commonly need 90 to 120 minutes, but minimum connection times vary by airport and whether you change terminals or re-clear security. Check the result above and confirm with your airline.

Is a 1-hour layover enough?

A 1-hour layover may be tight or risky depending on the airport, terminal, and whether your bags are checked through. Use the checker to see the verdict for your airport.

Do I need to collect my bags during a layover?

On through-checked tickets bags usually transfer automatically; on separate tickets you may need to collect and re-check them, which adds time. Confirm with your airline.

What happens if I miss my connection?

If it is a single ticket, the airline typically rebooks you for free; on separate tickets you may be responsible. Always confirm your airline's policy and leave extra time on separate bookings.

Connection times vary by airport, terminal, and ticket type. Always confirm the minimum connection time for your itinerary with your airline.

Is my connection long enough? i Get a Safe, Tight, or Risky verdict for your layover at major airports. Enter your connection time and see if you’ll make your flight. MCT data is approximate — always check with your airline.

Where this data comes from

Layover time FAQs

Is my connection long enough?