Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) – Quick Guide

Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) is the minimum time required between two flights for a passenger to successfully connect at a specific airport.
If the connection is below MCT, the itinerary is considered invalid.

Why It’s Important

Ensures the passenger can transfer between flights
Prevents missed connections
Required check before ticketing

Check MCT with Existing Segments

Amadeus

If you already have segments:

DM1

Displays MCT for segment 1

Example
Actual connecting time is 01:45
→ This means the minimum required connection is 1 hour 30 minutes And current connection time is 1 hour and 45 minutes

If no segments:

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DM1

Galileo (Travelport)

Command:

@MT

Example:

BLR → DEL
Dep: 06:10 / Arr: 08:55
DEL → FRA
Dep: 13:40 / Arr: 18:40

→ Connection is valid (enough time)

Now add:

FRA → LHR
Dep: 14:00 / Arr: 14:40 (same day)

→ System error:
CHECK DATE/TIME CONTINUITY AT SEGMENT 03
→ Connection is too short / invalid

Sabre

Command:

VCT*