Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at MDT?
Harrisburg International — Harrisburg
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Tight — 8% miss rate
Maybe — a 3 hours layover at MDT is tight but doable.
8%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
82m
Avg Delay
Why 180 Minutes Is Tight at MDT
Your 180-minute connection at MDT is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 120 minutes late, it could get stressful.
·Airport reliability: MDT has a 79% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at MDT, the average delay is 82 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at MDT
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 180-minute layover gives you 120 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 153+ minute layovers at MDT
- →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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