SCUSantiago De Cuba·Antonio Maceo International·Santiago De Cuba, Cuba
Recommended minimum1 hour
Concourses
1
Main Terminal
Max Transit
10m
via walking
Avg. Security
20m
Primary Hub
Domestic → Domestic
60min
Domestic → International
90min
International → Domestic
90min
International → International
120min
AD PLACEMENT — CONTEXTUAL
The entire airport is a single compact building, so all passenger movement between check-in, security, and the gate area is on foot and takes only a few minutes. There is no airside transfer desk, so passengers connecting between flights must exit through arrivals, re-enter via check-in, and clear security again regardless of whether the itinerary is domestic or international. This re-screening step, combined with slow manual processing, is the main bottleneck rather than physical distance.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Single small terminal
No real transfer infrastructure
Manual re-check-in required for all connections
Infrequent flights amplify missed-connection risk
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at SCU?

Still insufficient given the mandatory re-check-in and security process outside any transfer system. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at SCU?

Cutting it very close even for a same-terminal domestic-to-domestic connection with no transfer desk. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at SCU?

Matches the domestic-domestic MCT and gives enough time for the manual re-check-in process. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at SCU?

Comfortable for domestic connections and workable for domestic-international with light traffic. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at SCU?

Meets the domestic-international and international-domestic MCT thresholds with a reasonable buffer. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at SCU?

Covers even international-international connections including immigration and customs processing. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at SCU?

Very comfortable, allowing for slow processing or minor schedule delays. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at SCU?

Ample time for any connection type, including unexpected queues or paperwork issues. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at SCU?

Far more time than needed, though better spent researching backup flight options given SCU's limited schedule. See full 4 hr guide →

AD PLACEMENT — BEFORE FOOTER