YLWKelowna·Kelowna·Kelowna, Canada
Recommended minimum35 minutes
Concourses
1
Main Terminal
Max Transit
10m
via walking
Avg. Security
10m
Primary Hub
Domestic → Domestic
30min
Domestic → International
45min
International → Domestic
60min
International → International
60min
AD PLACEMENT — CONTEXTUAL
YLW has one small terminal with all gates accessible on foot within a few minutes of the security checkpoint. There is no train, shuttle, or airside transit needed, and there is no US border preclearance facility, so transborder arriving passengers clear Canadian customs like any international arrival before rechecking for a connecting flight.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
Single small terminal
No airside transit needed
No US preclearance
Low overall congestion
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at YLW?

Right at the domestic MCT floor, workable only with no delays and a gate near security. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at YLW?

Solid margin for domestic connections and workable for domestic-to-international transfers. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at YLW?

Meets the international connection MCT with a comfortable cushion. See full 1 hr guide →

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

Generous buffer even if arriving from an international/transborder flight requiring customs re-clearance. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at YLW?

Very comfortable regardless of connection type given YLW's small size. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at YLW?

Excess time; you'll likely spend it waiting rather than transiting. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at YLW?

Long layover for such a small airport with limited amenities. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at YLW?

More than sufficient, though you may want to leave the secure area given limited terminal services. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at YLW?

Excessive for YLW's compact terminal; consider exploring Kelowna itself if customs and time allow. See full 4 hr guide →

AD PLACEMENT — BEFORE FOOTER