Is a 45 min layover in Liberia long enough?

LIR · Daniel Oduber Quiros International · Liberia, Costa Rica
It Depends

A 45 minutes layover at LIR (Liberia) is tight — it may or may not be enough.

This is the domestic-to-international minimum, but re-checking bags and clearing security again leaves little margin.
Concourses
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Max Transit
10m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Domestic → Domestic
30min
Domestic → International
45min
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International → Domestic
60min
International → International
90min
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Do not book a self-connection here — there is no formal transit process, so you'll clear full immigration and customs even between two international flights.
Arrive early for morning departures, as most US and Canada flights cluster between 7am and 11am, creating the airport's only real rush.
If you must connect, budget at least 90 minutes since you'll need to collect checked bags, clear customs, and recheck in at a new counter.
There is no airline lounge or fast-track security lane, so peak-hour lines can move slowly with limited staffing.
Keep your passport and customs form handy, as agents may ask about onward travel plans given the airport's tourist-heavy traffic.
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Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
There is only one small terminal building, so all check-in, security, immigration, and gates are within a short walk of each other. Passengers connecting between international flights must exit through immigration and customs, then re-enter through security and a new check-in line, effectively re-screening from scratch.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Daniel Oduber Quiros International (LIR)?

This is the domestic-to-international minimum, but re-checking bags and clearing security again leaves little margin.

What is the minimum connection time at LIR?

Minimum connection times at Daniel Oduber Quiros International: Domestic-to-Domestic is 30 minutes, International-to-International is 90 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 45 minutes connection at LIR on an international flight?

45 minutes is below the 90-minute international MCT at Daniel Oduber Quiros International. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is only one small terminal building, so all check-in, security, immigration, and gates are within a short walk of each other. Passengers connecting between international flights must exit through immigration and customs, then re-enter through security and a new check-in line, effectively re-screening from scratch.

How much time do I need for a layover at LIR?

We recommend at least 1½ hours for a comfortable connection at Daniel Oduber Quiros International. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 10 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at LIR?

If you miss a connection at LIR, go directly to your airline's check-in counter in the single terminal, as there is no dedicated transfer desk; rebooking options may be limited given the airport's low frequency of flights outside peak morning hours.

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