Is a 45 min layover in Rio Negro long enough?
A 45 minutes layover at MDE (Rio Negro) is tight — it may or may not be enough.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at Jose Maria Cordova (MDE)?
Meets the bare-minimum domestic-domestic MCT but leaves zero buffer for delays.
What is the minimum connection time at MDE?
Minimum connection times at Jose Maria Cordova: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at MDE on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Jose Maria Cordova. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All operations run through one terminal building, so passengers walk between the domestic and international concourses via a shared central hall. International arrivals must clear immigration and collect/recheck bags before reaching the domestic side, which is the main bottleneck rather than distance.
How much time do I need for a layover at MDE?
We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Jose Maria Cordova. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 15 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at MDE?
Avianca has a transfer/rebooking desk in the international arrivals area and at the domestic gates; passengers who miss a connection due to a delayed inbound flight should go directly there for reaccommodation on the next available flight.