Is Two hours of transit at Atlanta airport enough to catch the other flight? [duplicate]

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Its my first time traveling in USA, and i will be transit in Atlanta airport for two hours. I am afraid to lose the next plane to Florida. Could you please give me any advice what should I do?



Best Answer

Provided that all parts of your journey are booked onto the same ticket, the best advice that can be given is: Relax!

Airports and airlines have minimum connection times, and you would not have been able to buy the ticket if the minimum connection time would not be met for your connection. If because of a delay in your incoming flight or long queues at immigration (if you arrive with a non-domestic flight from a non-pre-clearance place), you will miss your outgoing flight, you will be re-booked free of charge by the airline. Obviously you will arrive later then, but at least it doesn't cost anything extra. Also note that before departure of your first flight, that flight is announced to be delayed significantly, you can approach the staff of the airline before departure to already ask for a re-booking.

As already written, if your flight legs are on separate tickets, this does not apply. In fact, 2 hours is rather short unless you are travelling with hand luggage only.




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Is a 2 hour layover in Atlanta enough?

...., Two hours is just about perfect. You have plenty of time with an on time arrival, and you could absorb a one hour delay and still make it.

Is 2 hours enough between connecting flights?

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.

How much time do you need between connecting flights in Atlanta?

What is the minimum layover for domestic flights in Atlanta? The short answer (based on my own personal experience) is that the minimum connection time for domestic flights in Atlanta is 35 minutes. It doesn't matter what terminal you arrive at and what terminal you're departing from. 35 minutes is doable.

Is one hour enough between connecting flights in Atlanta?

The ideal layover time for most people on a domestic flight will be 45-60 minutes. For an International to Domestic flight the ideal connection time will be about 90 minutes. Connecting in ATL is easy, fast, and pleasant.



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