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Is a 30-Minute Layover Enough at BNA?

Nashville International — Nashville

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High Risk — 52% miss rate

Probably not — a 30 minutes layover at BNA means roughly a 52% chance of missing your flight.

52%
Miss Rate
80%
On-Time Rate
65m
Avg Delay

Why 30 Minutes Is High Risk at BNA

A 30-minute connection at BNA is very risky. There's roughly a 52% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 128 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.

·Airport reliability: BNA has a 80% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: BNA requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 30.
−High average delay: When flights are late at BNA, the average delay is 65 minutes

Minimum Connection Time at BNA

60m
Domestic
120m
International

Your 30-minute layover is 30 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.

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What to Do Instead

  • →Look for itineraries with 128+ minute layovers at BNA
  • →Consider a direct flight if available
  • →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
  • →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often

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