Minimum Connection Time - Premium / Ultra (MCT)

The IATA Station Standard Minimum Connecting Time(s) - MCT, includes over 400 of the most connected airports worldwide, representing 90% of all international connections. The MCT data is published annually, monthly, or in real-time, depending on your chosen subscription. 

The Station Standard MCT defines the Standard Airport official shortest time interval required to transfer a passenger and their luggage from one flight to a connecting flight in a specific location.

The shortest time interval is based on the Scheduled Time of Passenger Arrival and the Scheduled Time of Passenger Departure of the connecting flights.

 

IATA Station Standard MCT is available in 3 different subscription formats designed for different business needs:

Basic: A Bookshelf product that allows users to search by airport and more. It is updated once per year.  Purchase the publication here.

 

Premium: All on Basic subscription plus data transfer .txt file; data transfer file will be provided once per month.

 

Ultra: All on Premium subscription plus Real Time Industry Notification and data Transfer .txt file.