Is 2 hours and 45 minutes enough time to make an unprotected international to international connection at SYD?
I am a US citizen looking to do some traveling in 2 months. Here is the flight itinerary I'm considering for Saturday May 26th from Auckland to Singapore with a layover in Sydney:
LATAM Airlines flight 801: AKL --> SYD, takeoff 7:20am, landing 9:15am.
Scoot Airlines flight 3: SYD --> SIN, takeoff 12pm, landing 6:20pm.
All times local.
I would be booking these two flights separately. I understand the risks: neither airline is responsible for making sure I make this connection should there be any flight delays.
However, assuming that the flights are reasonably on time, is that enough time to make the connection? What would the procedure be like at Sydney airport? Would I have to clear customs of some sort? I expect to have one checked bag.
Any advice or personal experience would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Is 2 hours enough time for international flight connecting?
Consider allowing at least 60 to 90 minutes for a U.S. domestic connection, and at least two hours for an international connection. Airlines usually allow you four hours or more maximum connecting time.Is 2 hours enough to get through customs?
Customs and ImmigrationTwo hours is usually not enough time. (Tip: If you are connecting through an airport you have never visited before, call your airline and ask about customs processes so that you won't be surprised by the location of your customs interview.)What is the minimum connection time for international flights?
Some international airports have a minimum connecting time as low as 30 minutes. But usually, when traveling internationally, the MCT is at least an hour. It can go up to 2 hours in large airports requiring a change of terminal.Do I have to go through customs for a connecting flight in Sydney?
For those arriving internationally and connecting to a domestic flight: You will need to clear customs and immigration, which can take upwards of an hour if busy. You will need to transfer on the airside bus, which can take ten minutes when it arrives.DON'T LET THIS RUIN YOUR TRIP! | *Tips for short connecting flights*
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