Originally Posted by
bojangles
I am trying to go from NYC to Tbilisi and looking for award possibilities for J to be comfortable for the long haul. One of the only options I'm seeing is JFK-BUD-IST-TBS for 70k booked through United, with a very short connection through BUD. I know it's a big risk. Is there any reason to think that a 45 min. connection in Budapest even has a chance of making it?
Thx
My guess is you'll be ok......
If you coming in on the LOT non-stop from JFK, you'll arrive in Terminal 2A in Franz Liszt Airport. Assuming you're on to Istanbul via Turkish Air, that also goes out of Terminal 2A. You might have an issue if you're flying Pegasus Air to Istanbul, as they fly out of Terminal 2B, but I highly doubt you're doing that if you're booking thru United.
Since you're in-transit, you'll not need to clear EU Schengen Immigration @ Budapest.