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AUSAustin·Austin Bergstrom International·Austin, United States
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Recommended minimum50 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
2
Barbara Jordan Terminal (all gates), South Terminal (Frontier/limited use)
Max Transit
20m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
~8m with PreCheck
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
40min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
75min
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Getting Between Concourses
All main connections occur via a single level walk through the central terminal corridor connecting the East and West concourses; there is no train or shuttle required. Passengers arriving internationally must clear Federal Inspection Services in the FIS facility before re-entering the sterile area, which adds a walk and a processing queue not needed for domestic-to-domestic transfers. The South Terminal, used by Frontier and a few low-cost carriers, is a separate landside building reached by a short shuttle bus ride and is not practical for tight connections.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single compact terminal
No train needed, all walking
FIS bottleneck for international arrivals
Origin-destination airport, thin rebooking options
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at AUS?

Still under minimum connecting time; walking distance is short but security recheck risk is real. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at AUS?

A reasonable domestic-to-domestic buffer given AUS's compact single concourse layout. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at AUS?

Meets the international MCT and gives cushion for FIS processing on international arrivals. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at AUS?

Matches the international connecting minimum, giving safe margin through Federal Inspection Services. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at AUS?

Comfortable for any connection type, including international arrivals needing FIS clearance. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at AUS?

Very comfortable buffer, more than enough for any domestic or international pairing. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at AUS?

Excess time for this small airport; likely to mean significant time in the terminal's limited amenities. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at AUS?

Far more time than needed at a compact single-terminal airport with no train transfers. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at AUS?

Overly long layover for AUS's small size; consider exploring downtown Austin if the schedule allows. See full 4 hr guide →

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