Tight Connections – How Much Time Is Safe?
When booking international travel, connection time matters.
What Is Minimum Connection Time (MCT)?
Each airport sets a Minimum Connection Time required for legal transfer.
However, legal connection does not always mean comfortable connection.
Factors to Consider
- International vs domestic transfer
- Terminal changes
- Security re-screening
- Immigration processing
For example:
Winter weather in Boston may increase connection risk.
Booking Strategy
When traveling long-haul internationally:
- Avoid extremely short connections
- Consider airport size and layout
- Evaluate historical on-time performance
Professional itinerary planning reduces missed connection risk.
Connection risk varies depending on departure airport and international hub.