Is a 45 min layover in Monterrey long enough?
MTY · General Mariano Escobedo International · Monterrey, Mexico
It Depends
This is the baseline domestic-domestic MCT, fine on-time but with no margin for delays.
Quick Stats
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VivaAerobus
Minimum Connection Times
45min
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✗75min
✗90min
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Tips for 45 min Connections
If connecting from an international (mostly US) flight to a domestic flight, budget extra time for immigration, customs, and bag recheck rather than relying on the walk between terminals.
VivaAerobus and Aeromexico domestic-to-domestic connections within the same terminal can be genuinely quick since there's no train system to navigate.
Confirm which terminal your arriving and departing flights use, since walking between Terminal A and Terminal B during peak hours can feel longer than expected with crowds.
Keep printed or downloaded boarding passes handy, as WiFi and connectivity can be inconsistent in transit corridors.
Early morning (6-9am) and early evening (6-9pm) are the busiest banks for both airlines, so build in buffer time if connecting then.
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
Terminal A and Terminal B sit side by side and are linked by an enclosed walkway that takes about 10-15 minutes to traverse at a normal pace. There is no train or shuttle system since the airport is compact enough to cover on foot. Passengers arriving internationally must exit through immigration and customs in the arrivals hall, collect and recheck bags, then re-enter security screening before reaching either terminal's gates.
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MTY?
This is the baseline domestic-domestic MCT, fine on-time but with no margin for delays.
Other Layover Durations at MTY
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