Is a 35 min layover in Surabaya long enough?

SUB · Juanda · Surabaya, Indonesia
Cutting It Close

No, 35 minutes is probably not enough for a layover at SUB (Surabaya).

Tight even for same-terminal domestic transfers once queues and gate walk times are factored in.
Concourses
2
Max Transit
35m
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Garuda Indonesia
Domestic → Domestic
45min
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Domestic → International
90min
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International → Domestic
90min
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International → International
60min
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If your itinerary shows a Terminal 1-to-Terminal 2 connection (or vice versa), budget at least 90 minutes since there is no airside link.
Confirm your terminal in advance — Lion Air Group flights depart from Terminal 1 while Garuda Indonesia and most international flights use Terminal 2.
Shuttle buses between terminals run frequently but can be slowed by traffic on the access road, especially during morning and evening peaks.
Same-terminal domestic connections on Lion Air or Citilink are the smoothest option if you have flexibility in booking.
Carry printed or downloaded boarding passes since signage and rebooking assistance for missed connections can be limited outside peak staffing hours.
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Moderate
High risk
Tight connections are safer outside peak hours. Morning rush (6–9a), midday (11a–2p), and evening (4–8p) are highest risk.
There is no airside walkway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; passengers must exit through arrivals, take a curbside shuttle bus or taxi (roughly 3-4 km via the access road), and clear security again at the departure terminal. During peak traffic hours on the surrounding roads this transfer can stretch well past 30 minutes even before re-screening. Connections within the same terminal (T1-T1 or T2-T2) only require walking and a single security check.
Is 35 minutes enough for a layover at Juanda (SUB)?

Tight even for same-terminal domestic transfers once queues and gate walk times are factored in.

What is the minimum connection time at SUB?

Minimum connection times at Juanda: Domestic-to-Domestic is 45 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.

Can I make a 35 minutes connection at SUB on an international flight?

35 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at Juanda. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. There is no airside walkway between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; passengers must exit through arrivals, take a curbside shuttle bus or taxi (roughly 3-4 km via the access road), and clear security again at the departure terminal. During peak traffic hours on the surrounding roads this transfer can stretch well past 30 minutes even before re-screening. Connections within the same terminal (T1-T1 or T2-T2) only require walking and a single security check.

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

We recommend at least 50 minutes for a comfortable connection at Juanda. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 15 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 35 minutes).

What happens if I miss my connection at SUB?

Head to your operating airline's transfer or ticketing counter in the arrival terminal immediately — Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air Group both have staffed counters at Juanda that can rebook missed connections, though options may be limited to the next same-day flight given moderate frequency on many routes.

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