Tight connection, US domestic to international flight at DTW (Detroit)
So im flying to CLT-DTW on delta with ONLY a 52min LAYOVER for my DTW-CDG(Paris) flight,im flying with Air France which is a partner of delta, will i have to go through security again? and i cant find a clear answer as when international flights close the doors cause i know 52min is tight but seeing how they should be in the same concourse im worried but not too worried. either way vert stressful cause i have no idea how international layovers work
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52 minutes should be just enough time for this connection, if your CLT-DTW flight is on time. I spot checked some flights on Flight Aware and the ones I saw almost always arrive 15-20 minutes early.
Boarding will close 20 minutes before departure for your Air France flight. If you're on time, this leaves you 32 minutes to travel at most 1.6 km through the terminal:
Your flights will both arrive and depart from the same terminal, but your gates may be on opposite ends of the terminal. I spot checked some flights on Flight Aware and they seem to have a different gate every day, but always in the McNamara Terminal concourse A. Since the terminal is 1.6km long, you may need to make use of the Express Tram. Or you may find that your departure gate is just a few meters away from your arrival gate.
You will not need to go through security again.
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Is one hour enough for a connecting flight in Detroit?
If you don't have to change terminals, a 2 hour layover is sufficient. If you have to change terminals, plan for 3 hours \u2013 at least.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 you go through security between connecting flights?
Yes, a security check is mandatory when you take a connecting flight. This is because there is a time lag between getting off one aeroplane and getting on-board another to reach your destination.Can you walk between terminals at DTW?
Detroit Metropolitan Airport's terminals feature moving walkways to ease the journey to your departure gate. In the McNamara Terminal, Concourse A, the ExpressTram whizzes travelers along the mile-long concourse between three conveniently-located stations.Detroit Airport Connection Flight DTW Tour 2022
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