Layover Checker: Is That Connection Actually Enough Time?
A short layover looks efficient until a delay eats it. Comparing minutes with airport size gives a calmer judgement than the headline time alone.
What is the Layover Checker?
Layover comfort depends on connection time and airport size. This checker rates a layover from minutes and airport size, flagging tight connections that leave no room for delays. It is a planning guide, not a guarantee: airline minimum connection times and terminal changes also matter.
How to use it
- Enter the layover in minutes.
- Choose the airport size.
- Click Check My Layover for the verdict.
Worked example
A 90-minute layover at a medium airport is comfortable, above the 60-minute guide minimum but within an hour of it.
Is a 90-minute layover at a medium airport comfortable?
Yes, comfortably so: it clears the 60-minute guide minimum without leaving hours spare.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a layover tight?
Short time, a large airport, a terminal change, or a first flight that often runs late. Any two together deserve a longer connection.
Should I prefer longer layovers?
For important trips, yes. An extra hour at the airport beats a missed connection and a night in a strange city.