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TIJTijuana·General Abelardo L Rodriguez International·Tijuana, Mexico
How long is your layover?
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Recommended minimum45 minutes
Quick Stats
Concourses
1
Main Terminal
Max Transit
15m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Volaris
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
75min
Tijuana skylinePhoto by Joel Martinez on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
TIJ operates from one terminal building, so passengers move between gates entirely on foot with no trains or shuttles required. There is no formal terminal-to-terminal transit system; the only unusual transit element is the CBX pedestrian bridge to San Diego, which is a separate cross-border walkway rather than a flight connection path and requires its own passport/customs processing.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single compact terminal
No inter-terminal trains or shuttles needed
Unique CBX cross-border bridge to San Diego
Volaris and Aeromexico dominate domestic connections
Airlines at TIJ
VolarisAeromexico
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at TIJ?

Security and gate walk alone can eat most of this time during busier periods. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at TIJ?

This matches TIJ's standard domestic-domestic minimum connecting time in the single terminal. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at TIJ?

Meets the international-involving minimum connect times with reasonable buffer. See full 1 hr guide →

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

Comfortable for any combination, including connections involving the CBX crossing. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at TIJ?

Generous buffer even accounting for peak-hour security lines. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at TIJ?

Very comfortable, leaving room for delays or gate changes. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at TIJ?

Excess time for this airport's size, though useful if crossing via CBX. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at TIJ?

Long buffer well beyond what TIJ's compact layout requires. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at TIJ?

Far more time than needed; consider exploring the terminal or CBX lounge area. See full 4 hr guide →

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