{"id":48085,"date":"2018-11-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmp-blog.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/missed-connecting-flight\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:25:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:25:07","slug":"missed-connecting-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/missed-connecting-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Missed Connecting Flight Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting ready for your vacation or business trip can be incredibly exciting. It\u2019s all smooth flying and you\u2019re well on your way to your destination. That is until your first flight lands at the airport and you\u2019re confronted with the reality that you\u2019ve missed your connecting flight. Now, what should you do? Do not panic! Here is a helpful guide on what to do at the airport, should you ever miss your connecting flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please note: there are no guarantees on how individual airlines will handle your situation. Each airline has their own policy regarding missed connecting flights.<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42382\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42382\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/kuda.zim_.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Missed Connecting Flight\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kuda.zim\/?hl=en\">@kuda.zim<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few determining factors to consider before establishing a plan of action:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Whose fault was it?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is the airline\u2019s fault:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the airline is responsible for you missing your connecting flight because of a delayed flight or mechanical problems then it is very likely that the airline will rebook you on the next available flight. However, <\/span><b>the airline is under no legal obligation to do this for you<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Each circumstance will also depend on which airline you\u2019re flying with and their policy for missed connecting flights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you\u2019re always covered by taking out comprehensive travel insurance to refund any major costs, in case of unforeseeable events such as the weather.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you missed your flight due to personal reasons:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, it is up to you to find your next flight. Once again, the airline is under no obligation to rebook you on the next flight. However, it is very likely that they will assist with rebooking you a ticket. Follow these steps to accelerate the process of getting on the next available flight:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Do some research:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll often find better solutions if you\u2019re pro-active and do some thorough research. Use online tools to find a faster, alternative routing. Your options are to either buy a new flight ticket from another airline, fly out of a neighbouring airport, or perhaps fly out on a different day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Be nice to the agent in charge:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it will not help your situation by being rude to the re-booking agent. Ask what options are available to you. If the agent cannot help, ask to speak with the supervisor who will most likely have the ability to override flight restrictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Buy travel insurance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A great preventative measure to make a missed connection less stressful is buying flight cancellation insurance. It\u2019s a big relief to know that you have insurance to cover the costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Adjust your itinerary and accommodation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you missed your flight, it is quite likely that it will have an effect on your itinerary once you\u2019ve landed. In the case of airport pick-ups, it is common courtesy to let the person know that you\u2019re running off schedule. Communicate with your hotel that you\u2019ve missed your connecting flight. This might prevent you from incurring extra charges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42383\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/image5.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Missed Connecting Flight\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rya.alsh\/?hl=en\">@rya.alsh<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. What ticket are you flying with?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying with One Ticket<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is advisable to <strong>book your entire trip with one airline<\/strong> as the chances of them booking you on the next available flight is much greater. If you have multiple flights on one ticket, (one itinerary and one confirmation number) and the <\/span>connection time was too short<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0causing you to miss the second flight, it will be easier for the airline to arrange to put you onto the next available flight, free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flying with Multiple Tickets<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building your own flight itinerary can work in your favour as it could lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheap flights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! The trick to doing this is to allow ample time between flights. The time needed to get to your next flight would vary and depend on where you\u2019re transferring from. For example, if you\u2019re arriving at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-john-f-kennedy-international-airport\">John F. Kennedy International Airport<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and your next flight departs from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-laguardia-airport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LaGuardia Airport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-newark-liberty-international-airport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newark Liberty International Airport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you would require additional time to get to the airport and through the airport\u2019s customs and security. The consequence of missing your connecting flight on a multi-ticket trip with multiple airlines is much more complex. You might need to purchase another ticket. It is not the airline\u2019s responsibility to ensure that you arrive on time for another airline\u2019s flight. However, it can be easier to rebook your flight if the airlines have a code-share agreement or are part of the same alliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42384 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/mobile-boarding-1.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Missed Connecting Flight\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prevent missing your connecting flight<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure you reach your connecting flight without any hassle you should always allow an interval of at least <\/span><b>one hour for domestic flights <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and at least <\/span><b>two to three hours for international flights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The following factors can affect you being on time for your connecting flight:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Baggage claim \u2013 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depending on your route, you may be required to re-check your luggage before boarding your next flight. Make sure you factor this time in \u2013 from waiting at the carousel to queuing at the check-in desk.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Customs and immigration \u2013 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you should know that getting through customs and immigration can either take 5-10 minutes or several hours, all depending on the airport, time of day and the month you travel in, including many other factors. Add additional time to your itinerary if you know that you have to go through customs.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Security screenings \u2013<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this security procedure is an unavoidable part of getting to your boarding gate. Queues can be very long, especially at busy airports like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-london-heathrow-airport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heathrow Airport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/airports\/cheap-flights-suvarnabhumi-airport\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suvarnabhumi Airport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Airport size &#8211;<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the airport size will affect the time it takes for you to get to the departure gate. Allow yourself enough time to get to the departure gate without having to rush! Don\u2019t be shy to ask the airport staff to accompany you or help direct you to exactly where you need to be.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note: if you are running late for your connecting flight, alert the airline staff as soon as possible and they can get you into the priority queues for check-in and boarding.<\/b><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42385\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/rockydavid88.jpg\" alt=\"Travelstart Missed Connecting Flight\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rockydavid88\/?hl=en\">@rockydavid88<\/a> via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing your connecting flight can cause an initial internal angst which leaves you in a fight or flight predicament. It is in your best interests and sanity to realise that these things do happen but it is not the end of the world. Consider these alternative tips if you find yourself in this situation. Remember, the journey is just as important as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever missed your connecting flight? What steps did you follow to ensure that you arrived at your destination? Let us know in the comments below. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember to sign up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.com.ng\/lp\/sign-up\">Travelstart newsletter<\/a> for more exclusive travel tips!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You might also like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trvelstartngph.wpenginepowered.com\/what-to-do-if-you-miss-your-flight\/\">What to Do if You Miss Your Flight<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trvelstartngph.wpenginepowered.com\/travel-insurance-guide\/\">\u00a0Your Guide to Travel Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclaimer:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart will not be held for loss or inconvenience resulting from the use of outdated or incorrectly noted information.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h6><b>Featured image courtesy of <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/niwato_ri\/?hl=en\"><b>@niwato_ri<\/b><\/a><b> via Instagram<\/b><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting ready for your vacation or business trip can be incredibly exciting. It\u2019s all smooth flying and you\u2019re well on your way to your destination. That is until your first flight lands at the airport and you\u2019re confronted with the reality that you\u2019ve missed your connecting flight. Now, what should you do? Do not panic! 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