Connection Time Checker
A short connection isn't automatically a missed one — it depends on whether you re-clear immigration, change terminals or re-check bags. Enter the time you have and a few details, and this checker estimates a sensible minimum and a comfortable target, then tells you whether you're comfortable, tight or cutting it fine. It's guidance, not a guarantee — airlines set their own minimums, and on a single ticket they must rebook you if a misconnection is their fault.
Guidance only — queues and airline rules vary. Always book above the airport's published minimum connection time; when in doubt, allow more.
Three quick steps
- Enter your connection time. Put in the minutes between your arriving flight landing and your next one departing.
- Add the details that add time. Whether it's an international connection, a terminal change, and whether you'll re-check baggage.
- Read the verdict. See the estimated minimum, a comfortable target, and whether your connection looks comfortable, tight or risky — plus what to do if it's close.
Tool questions
How much time do I need between connecting flights?
It varies by airport, but international connections with a terminal change often need 60–90 minutes or more, domestic ones less. This checker estimates it from your details; always book above the airport's published minimum connection time and see our common transit mistakes guide.
What happens if I miss my connection?
If both flights are on one ticket and the connection was too tight because of the airline's own schedule or a delay, the airline must rebook you at no charge. On separate tickets you're usually on your own — which is why self-transfers need a much bigger buffer.
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