is 55 minutes enough time to connect in Guadalajara from Mexico City to Sacramento,Ca?
I have a 55 minute layover in Guadalajara before my flight leaves to Sacramento? I am flying from Mexico City - Guadalajara - Sacramento.
I've spoken to the airline and they tell me it is a legal connection, but I am worried because I think that the flight might not get me there on time to make the connection. Any experiences?
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This is a variant of a very common question on this site. If the airline sold you the ticket as one itinerary, in a single PNR, then they are stating that they intend to get you to your final destination regardless of what happens.
I'm not familiar with Guadalajara's airport, but it doesn't look that big or overwhelming online. As you are coming from a domestic destination and Mexico does not have preclearance facilities for flights to the US, I would think that 55 minutes would be plenty of time in case of normal operations. If your first flight is delayed and you miss your connection then the result depends greatly on how you purchased your ticket. If purchased as a single ticket (which sounds likely based on the way you describe the situation) then you will be rebooked on the next flight to your destination. If purchased separately then they may rebook you as a goodwill gesture but (perhaps more likely), you'll need to buy a new ticket out of pocket for the next flight.
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Is 55 minutes a long enough layover?
The recommended layover time for international flights is generally longer, as you will have to go through customs and immigration before boarding your next flight. In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.Is one hour layover enough Mexico City?
Re: 1 hour 45 minute layover in Mexico City enough time? Terminal 2 in Mexico City airport is a breeze. If you have over an hour you will be fine. You pass through what I have always found to be a very short line for immigration for foreigners.How long do you need for a layover in Mexico City?
Be sure your layover is at least eight hours to give yourself three hours or so to explore the city. It's always advisable to calculate one hour each way to/from the airport, even if you might be lucky that day and get to downtown in under 40 minutes.How long does it take to go through customs in Guadalajara?
Guadalajara is the quickest and most pain free to do. You will absolutely need to go through customs - immigration in Guadalajara. For the 3 - 4 times I have flown in to Guadalajara from the U.S. it has only been 30 - 45 minutes maximum.TRIP REPORT: AeroMéxico | Boeing 737-800 | Guadalajara (GDL) - Mexico City (MEX) | Economy
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If there is no change of concourse, it’s perfectly fine. Basically if your ticket is with the same airline it should not be a problem. The concourses are very linear and easy to navigate, with large waiting halls where passengers embark and disembark. If you need to go between concourses then budget 10-15mins walking at a brisk pace
Some plane stops or departs from a remote stand, and this can be a source of delays when deplaning and emplaning to wait for buses etc. The stands aren’t that remote, maybe 100yards from the terminal building, so once you’re in a bus it’s pretty quick, but it’s a bigger hassle to snake your way back to the concourses. If you miss the early buses, it can take up to 20mins from the opening of the airplane doors to reaching the terminal.
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