How to Make the Most of Layover: Short to Long Durations

Regardless of whether your layover is short, medium, or long, you can make the most of your time effectively. For short layovers (1-3 hours), remain airside—have a meal, shop duty-free, or unwind at an airport lounge. For medium layovers (4-7 hours), visit airport facilities such as spas or mini museums, or, if time and visa regulations allow, take a brief excursion to nearby attractions. Long stopovers (8+ hours) provide the greatest chance to exit the airport—visit the city, eat local cuisine, or sleep at a transit hotel. Always include immigration, traffic, and security checks.