Is a 35 min layover in Charlotte long enough?
A 35 minutes layover at CLT (Charlotte) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 35 minutes enough for a layover at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)?
Workable only if both flights are in the same or adjacent concourse with no gate change.
What is the minimum connection time at CLT?
Minimum connection times at Charlotte Douglas International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 40 minutes, International-to-International is 75 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 35 minutes connection at CLT on an international flight?
35 minutes is below the 75-minute international MCT at Charlotte Douglas International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is no train or shuttle between concourses at CLT; passengers walk through connecting corridors and atriums, aided by moving walkways in the longer stretches. International arrivals clear Customs and Border Protection at the dedicated Concourse A international arrivals facility, and a sterile corridor allows onward domestic connections without a second TSA screening.
How much time do I need for a layover at CLT?
We recommend at least 45 minutes for a comfortable connection at Charlotte Douglas International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 20 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 25 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at CLT?
If you miss a connection, American's rebooking counters are located in each concourse near major gate clusters, and the American app often allows self-rebooking onto the next available flight in real time.