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Is a 40 min layover in Stuttgart long enough?

STR · Stuttgart · Stuttgart, Germany
Probably Enough

Yes, 40 minutes is probably enough for a layover at STR (Stuttgart).

Comfortable for same-zone transfers given the compact single-building layout.
Quick Stats
Concourses
4
Max Transit
15m
Avg. Security
12m
Primary Hub
—
Minimum Connection Times
Schengen → Schengen
30min
✓
Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
tight
Non-Schengen → Schengen
45min
✗
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
50min
✗
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Tips for 40 min Connections
Since all terminals are interconnected, you rarely need more than a 5-10 minute walk between any two gates.
If arriving from a non-Schengen flight, budget extra time for passport control, which can back up during peak morning and evening waves.
Lufthansa and Eurowings flights dominate the schedule, so most connections are same-terminal and straightforward.
The airport is small enough that signage and gate-to-gate distances are rarely a source of delay, unlike larger European hubs.
Avoid tight connections around 7-9am and 5-7pm when the airport's few daily banks of flights cluster.
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 terminals sit in a single connected building arranged in a horseshoe shape around the central area, so passengers walk directly between gates with no shuttle or train required. Passengers arriving from non-Schengen flights (e.g., from the UK or intercontinental routes) must clear passport control and sometimes a secondary security check before entering the Schengen-only zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 40 minutes enough for a layover at Stuttgart (STR)?

Comfortable for same-zone transfers given the compact single-building layout.

What is the minimum connection time at STR?

Minimum connection times at Stuttgart: Schengen-to-Schengen is 30 minutes, Non-Schengen-to-Non-Schengen is 50 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

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

40 minutes is below the 50-minute international MCT at Stuttgart. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. All terminals sit in a single connected building arranged in a horseshoe shape around the central area, so passengers walk directly between gates with no shuttle or train required. Passengers arriving from non-Schengen flights (e.g., from the UK or intercontinental routes) must clear passport control and sometimes a secondary security check before entering the Schengen-only zones.

What happens if I miss my connection at STR?

If you miss a connection, head to the nearest Lufthansa or airline service desk in the terminal, as Stuttgart has limited rebooking staff compared to major hubs and options may require routing through Frankfurt or Munich.

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