Is a 45 min layover in St. Jean long enough?
Yes, 45 minutes is probably enough for a layover at YJN (St. Jean).
Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at St Jean (YJN)?
45 minutes is more than sufficient given the airport's tiny footprint and lack of security queues.
What is the minimum connection time at YJN?
Minimum connection times at St Jean: Domestic-to-Domestic is 30 minutes, International-to-International is 60 minutes. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell.
Can I make a 45 minutes connection at YJN on an international flight?
45 minutes is below the 60-minute international MCT at St Jean. You may need to rush and could miss your connection. YJN has one small terminal/FBO building with no jet bridges, no separate concourses, and no airline-style passenger processing. Any 'transit' is simply walking across the ramp or a small lobby, and there is no security re-screening infrastructure of the kind found at commercial hubs.
How much time do I need for a layover at YJN?
We recommend at least 40 minutes for a comfortable connection at St Jean. This gives you enough buffer for security (typically 5 minutes) and transit between terminals (up to 5 minutes).
What happens if I miss my connection at YJN?
Since YJN has no commercial airline network, there is no formal rebooking desk; passengers needing to reach another destination would typically need to arrange ground transport to Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) for commercial rebooking.