Wondering what the minimum connection time is for a flight in/out of EWR:

IAD-EWR then EWR-LGW

I'm counting on being able to check baggage IAD-through-LGW (please correct me if I'm wrong...) but am wondering whether I'll have to switch terminals, go through security etc etc, and how much time I should allow for a (hopefully) stress-free connection.

Thanks!

Hi,

CO should be able to tell you the min. connecting time domestic to international. They may actually have the IAD-Intl. in their computer as it involves a termainl change.

You will arrive in Terminal A, in the middle by the A20's gate. You will then have to enter the non security area and get on the monorail from Terminal A to Terminal C. The monorails run every feww minutes. At Terminal C you will have to go thru security all over again.

Yes, you'll be able to check your luggage all the way through to Gatwick.
Cheers

The official minimum connect time for domestic to international in EWR is 40 minutes.

Absolutely you can check you bag all the way to LGW.

Have a great trip!

40 minutes is not nearly enough time to connect to any flight from T-A to T-C at EWR, especially international. Also, alot rides on when the IAD-EWR segment is scheduled. If it's the first flight out in the morning, it will go on time...but if it leaves at 5pm, count on at least 1 hour of delays due to ground stops at EWR...more if the weather or winds are iffy. I am assuming this is an evening departure to LGW, so your IAD flight might be the 5pm, unless you can switch to the 3pm. The 5pm departures from IAD and DCA are notorious for 45-90 minute delays, sometimes more if the weather is bad.

Try to take the 3pm flight, buy a couple passes into the PClub and relax...your blood pressure will thank you.

Assuming the flight arrives on time, 1 hour is a minimal number for an inter terminal connection.

When you arrive at T-C, the Airtrain will dump you in front of the main security checkpoint. If it's busy, immediately head upstairs and walk to the far end of the terminal where the stairs lead down to the checkpoint for the 12x gates (new concourse) and try the checkpoint there...it's usually much, much less crowded, and your flight will probably depart from there anyway. The brain dead ID checker might try and force you to another checkpoint if your flight leaves from the 70s, just hold your ground and insist you're going to the Presidents Club and have every right to use whichever checkpoint you want.

Thanks!