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Is a 40 min layover in Gothenborg long enough?

GOT · Landvetter · Gothenborg, Sweden
Probably Enough

Yes, 40 minutes is probably enough for a layover at GOT (Gothenborg).

Comfortable for most connections given the airport's compact single-terminal layout.
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Max Transit
10m
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
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Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
✓
Schengen → Non-Schengen
35min
tight
Non-Schengen → Schengen
40min
tight
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
tight
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Tips for 40 min Connections
Landvetter is small enough that a 40-minute connection is usually comfortable if you're staying within the same passport-control zone.
Passport control between Schengen and non-Schengen flights (e.g. to/from the UK) can add unexpected time, especially around peak morning and evening banks.
There are few flight options at GOT, so missed connections often mean waiting for the next scheduled departure rather than quick rebooking onto an alternate flight.
Signage is straightforward and distances short, so you rarely need to rush physically — the real risk is schedule buffer, not terminal navigation.
If arriving on a delayed short-haul flight, head straight for passport control if your onward flight is in a different Schengen zone.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
Getting Between Concourses
All gates are within one compact terminal building, so transfers are done entirely on foot along a single level. Passengers connecting between a Schengen and a non-Schengen flight must pass through passport control and sometimes a secondary security check, adding the only real friction to an otherwise fast walk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 40 minutes enough for a layover at Landvetter (GOT)?

Comfortable for most connections given the airport's compact single-terminal layout.

What is the minimum connection time at GOT?

Minimum connection times at Landvetter: Schengen-to-Schengen is 30 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 40 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 40 minutes connection at GOT on an international flight?

40 minutes clears the 40-minute international minimum connection time at Landvetter, but you should still head directly to your gate. All gates are within one compact terminal building, so transfers are done entirely on foot along a single level. Passengers connecting between a Schengen and a non-Schengen flight must pass through passport control and sometimes a secondary security check, adding the only real friction to an otherwise fast walk.

What happens if I miss my connection at GOT?

If you miss a connection, go directly to the SAS or relevant airline's transfer desk in the terminal, as GOT has limited daily frequencies and rebooking may mean the next flight later that day.

Other Layover Durations at GOT
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