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Tight Layover: When a Short Connection Is Worth Booking

A 45-minute connection in a giant hub is a different risk from 45 minutes in a two-concourse airport. How to read minimum connection times and build a backup.

Dana Whitfield Updated Nov 2, 2026

Travel Guides

Tight Layover: When a Short Connection Is Worth Booking

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