Minimum connecting time

I have recently booked my flight from Karachi to Jeddah via Dammam. The flight arrives at Dammam at 13:55 and leaves at 16:00. I have booked these tickets for Umrah.

My question is whether the connection time of 2 hours 5 minutes will be enough for all the processes at Dammam airport. Can immigration be done in this time and can we catch our flight to Jeddah?

If not, please mention the alternatives.

Best Answer

Re-book your trip, because with this itinerary you will be refused entry to Saudi Arabia

As stated in Timatic, the Quran of airlines, passengers arriving for Umrah cannot enter Saudi Arabia at Dammam or Riyadh. You will only be admitted at Jeddah, Medinah or Yanbu

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What is minimum time between connecting flights?

Pad Your Schedule for Airport Connections That's why many travelers deliberately pad their schedules by booking a longer layover than the minimum at a connecting hub. Consider allowing at least 60 to 90 minutes for a U.S. domestic connection, and at least two hours for an international connection.

Is 1 hour enough to make a connecting flight?

Connections of less than an hour usually are possible if everyone in your party is fit and healthy, and you do not have gate-checked items such as a stroller. For peace of mind, particularly when connecting in a large city, try to schedule a layover of at least 60 minutes.

What is maximum connecting time?

The IATA fare rules for maximum connection time are max of 4 hours for domestic flights and 24 hours for international flights. The rule for international fares can be extended to the next scheduled flight or set of connecting flights to the final destination.

Why is minimum connection time important?

If you're making a connection, the minimum connection time ensures you'll have enough time to reach your next flight.

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