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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:

AN22MAYSHJASW/ASM
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*




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