Is a 1 hr layover in Stuttgart long enough?

STR · Stuttgart · Stuttgart, Germany
Probably Enough

Yes, 1 hour is probably enough for a layover at STR (Stuttgart).

Very comfortable given STR's compact size and short transfer distances.
Concourses
4
Max Transit
15m
Avg. Security
12m
Primary Hub
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Schengen → Schengen
30min
✓
Schengen → Non-Schengen
40min
✓
Non-Schengen → Schengen
45min
✓
Non-Schengen → Non-Schengen
50min
✓
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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.
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Low risk
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High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
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.
Is 1 hour enough for a layover at Stuttgart (STR)?

Very comfortable given STR's compact size and short transfer distances.

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 1 hour connection at STR on an international flight?

1 hour clears the 50-minute international minimum connection time at Stuttgart, but you should still head directly to your gate. 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.

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

We recommend at least 40 minutes for a comfortable connection at Stuttgart. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 12 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 15 minutes).

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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