How to Find Your Connecting Flight Gate
When you have a connecting flight, the gate for your next flight can be different from the gate where your first flight arrives. Check the onward flight separately using its operating airline and flight number.
Check your next flight, not just your first flight
Your itinerary may contain a different flight number for each segment. Use the flight number for the departing connection to find its current terminal and gate.
Look again after you land
Connecting gates can change while you are in the air. After landing, recheck your airline app and airport flight displays before heading toward the next gate.
Check whether you need another terminal
Your next gate may be in another concourse or terminal. Follow airport connection signs and allow time for walking, trains or shuttles where needed.
International connections can have extra steps
Depending on the airport and itinerary, an international connection may involve immigration, customs, baggage procedures or another security screening. Follow the instructions from the airline and airport for your specific connection.
What if the next gate says TBD?
A missing gate does not necessarily mean there is a problem with the flight. Continue toward the correct terminal or connection area when known, and keep checking for the gate assignment.
What if the connection is getting tight?
Go toward the confirmed gate as efficiently as possible and ask airline or airport staff for help when needed. If you miss the connection, contact the operating airline for rebooking instructions.
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What Travelers Should Know
Check the onward flight after landing
Gate assignments can change while you are in the air. After landing, check your onward flight number on the airline app or airport connection displays before walking to the gate printed earlier.
Know whether you must change terminals
A connection may require a train, shuttle or long walk. International connections can also involve immigration, customs or another security screening depending on the airport and itinerary.
If the connection is tight
Move toward the confirmed gate promptly. If a delay makes the connection uncertain, contact airline staff for assistance or rebooking options as early as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I check my connecting gate?
Check it before travel, then recheck after landing because the gate can change while you are in the air.
What if my connection is in another terminal?
Follow airport connection signs and check whether the transfer requires a train, shuttle, security screening, immigration or customs.
What should I do if the connection is very tight?
Go directly toward the confirmed gate and contact airline staff as soon as possible if the inbound delay threatens the connection.
Plan Your Trip
Use your flight details to check status and gate information, then continue with airport, hotel and rental-car planning.