Qatar
Stopover in Doha
With less than 6 hours, it is usually prudent to stay at the airport. From 7–8 hours a short departure can be viable if you can enter Qatar, your luggage continues to the destination and the connection is protected.
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Your stopover starts before you land
We compare terminals, controls, transportation and return to help you decide whether to leave, rest or stay airside.
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Airports with the highest demand
United Arab Emirates
Stopover in Dubai
With less than 7 hours, it is usually better to stay in DXB. From 8 hours a short visit to Al Fahidi or Dubai Creek can fit in if the terminal and entry requirements are favourable.
Spain
Stopover in Madrid
With 6 hours or less, it is usually best to stay in Barajas. From 7–8 hours a short departure to Nuevos Ministerios or the center can fit if you have confirmed entry and the luggage goes to the final destination.
United Kingdom
Stopover in London
With less than 8 hours, stay at Heathrow. From 9–10 hours Paddington or Westminster may be viable if entry to the UK is confirmed and you do not have to check-in again.
Turkey
Stopover in Istanbul
With less than 9 hours, it is usually better to stay in IST. From 10–12 hours a compact visit can fit if you have confirmed entry, the transport is operational and the connection does not require collecting luggage.
France
Stopover in Paris
With less than 8 hours, it is usually better to stay in CDG. From 9–10 hours a short trip to the Île de la Cité or the Seine can fit in if you have confirmed entry, checked luggage to the destination and ample return time.
Netherlands
Stopover in Amsterdam
With less than 6 hours, it is better to stay in Schiphol. From 7–8 hours a short departure to Amsterdam Centraal or the canal belt can fit if you can enter the Netherlands, the luggage continues to the destination and you maintain a protected return.
Germany
Stopover in Frankfurt
With less than 6 hours, it is usually better to stay in FRA. From 7–8 hours a short tour around Römerberg and the Main can fit if you can enter Germany, the luggage continues to the destination and you book a conservative return.
Singapore
Stopover in Singapore
With less than 7 hours, stay in Changi. From 8–10 hours Marina Bay can fit if you meet the entry requirements, the luggage continues to the destination and the transfer is operational.
Japan
Stopover in Tokyo
With less than 7 hours, it is better to stay in Haneda. From 8–10 hours Asakusa can fit if you can enter Japan, your luggage remains at your destination and you have a protected return to T3.
Japan
Stopover in Tokyo
With less than 9 hours, it is usually better to stay in NRT. From 10–12 hours Narita-san can fit; central Tokyo requires a very large stopover and a closed railway loop before starting.
South Korea
Stopover in Seoul
With less than 8 hours, stay at ICN. From 9–11 hours Hongdae can fit if you can enter Korea, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The historic center requires 12 hours or more.
Hong Kong
Stopover in Hong Kong
With less than 7 hours, stay in HKG. From 8–10 hours you can fit Central and Victoria Harbor if you complete the entrance, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The Peak requires 11 hours or more.
Thailand
Stopover in Bangkok
With less than 8 hours, stay in BKK. From 9–11 hours a single riverside area can fit if you can enter Thailand, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Adding the historic center requires 12 hours or more.
Italy
Stopover in Rome
With less than 8 hours, stay in FCO. From 9–11 hours Trastevere can fit if you can enter Italy, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Adding the monumental center requires 12 hours or more.
Germany
Stopover in Munich
With less than 8 hours, stay at MUC. From 9–11 hours Marienplatz can fit if you can enter Germany, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. A second zone only with 12 hours or more.
Denmark
Stopover in Copenhagen
With less than 7 hours, stay in CPH. From 8–10 hours Nyhavn can fit if you can enter Denmark, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add another zone only with 11 hours or more.
Sweden
Stopover in Stockholm
With less than 8 hours, stay in ARN. From 9–11 hours Gamla Stan can fit if you can enter Sweden, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add the waterfront only with 12 hours or more.
Norway
Stopover in Oslo
With less than 7 hours, stay at OSL. From 8–10 hours Bjørvika can fit if you can enter Norway, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add a second zone only with 11 hours or more.
Finland
Stopover in Helsinki
With less than 8 hours, stay in HEL. From 9–11 hours Senate Square can fit if you can enter Finland, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add port only with 12 hours or more.
Switzerland
Stopover in Zurich
With less than 7 hours, stay in ZRH. From 8–10 hours you can fit Altstadt if you can enter Switzerland, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add the lake alone with 11 hours or more.
Austria
Stopover in Vienna
With less than 8 hours, stay on FRI. From 9–11 hours you can fit Stephansplatz if you can enter Austria, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add Ringstrasse only with 12 hours or more.
Belgium
Stopover in Brussels
With less than 8 hours, stay in BRU. From 9–11 hours Grand-Place can fit if you can enter Belgium, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add another zone only with 12 hours or more.
Ireland
Stopover in Dublin
With less than 8 hours, stay in DUB. From 9–11 hours you can fit Trinity College if you set aside three hours to return.
Italy
Stopover in Milan
With less than 9 hours, stay in MXP. From 10–12 hours you can fit Duomo if you can enter Italy, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add another zone only with 13 hours or more.
Spain
Stopover in Barcelona
With less than 7 hours, stay in BCN. From 8–10 hours you can fit Passeig de Gràcia if you can enter Spain, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The Gòtic enters better with 11 hours or more.
Portugal
Stopover in Lisbon
With less than 7 hours, stay in LIS. From 8–10 hours Baixa can fit if you can enter Portugal, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Complete Alfama is better with 11 hours or more.
Greece
Stopover in Athens
With less than 8 hours, stay at ATH. From 9–11 hours Plaka can fit if you can enter Greece, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Full Monastiraki requires 12 hours or more.
Poland
Stopover in Warsaw
With less than 7 hours, stay in WAW. From 8–10 hours the old town can fit if you can enter Poland, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The Vistula bank is best entered at 11 hours or more.
Czech Republic
Stopover in Prague
With less than 8 hours, stay in PRG. From 9–11 hours Staré Město can fit if you can enter the Czech Republic, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The castle is best entered with 12 hours or more.
Canada
Stopover in Toronto
With less than 9 hours, stay in YYZ. From 10–12 hours you can fit Union Station and the waterfront if you can enter Canada, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Add Distillery District only with 13 hours or more.
United States
Stopover in New York
With less than 10 hours, stay in JFK. From 11–13 hours Midtown can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The Brooklyn Bridge is best approached in 14 hours or more.
United States
Stopover in Los Angeles
With less than 9 hours, stay at LAX. From 10–12 hours Santa Monica can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Venice Beach only with 13 hours or more.
Mexico
Stopover in Mexico City
With less than 8 hours, stay in MEX. From 9–11 hours the Zócalo can fit if you can enter Mexico, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Rome Norte is better at 12 hours or more.
United States
Stopover in Chicago
With less than 10 hours, stay in ORD. From 11-13 hours the Loop can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Millennium Park adds margin.
United States
Stopover in San Francisco
With less than 10 hours, stay in SFO. From 11–13 hours you can fit Embarcadero if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The Bay Bridge comes in best at 14 hours or more.
United States
Stopover in Seattle
With less than 10 hours, stay in SEA. From 11–13 hours Pike Place can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The wide waterfront is best suited for 14 hours or more.
Canada
Stopover in Vancouver
With less than 9 hours, stay in YVR. From 10–12 hours Canada Place can fit if you can enter Canada, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. The seawall comes in best with 13 hours or more.
United States
Stopover in Miami
With less than 10 hours, stay at MIA. From 11–13 hours Little Havana can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Biscayne Bay comes in best at 14 hours or more.
United States
Stopover in Atlanta
With less than 10 hours, stay in ATL. From 11–13 hours Downtown can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Dallas
With less than 11 hours, stay in DFW. From 12–14 hours Downtown can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Houston
With less than 11 hours, stay at IAH. From 12–14 hours Downtown can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Orlando
With less than 10 hours, stay in MCO. From 11–13 hours Downtown can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Boston
With less than 10 hours, stay in BOS. From 11–13 hours you can fit the waterfront if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Minneapolis
With less than 10 hours, stay in MSP. From 11–13 hours the Mill District can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Detroit
With less than 11 hours, stay in DTW. From 12–14 hours Downtown Detroit can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Charlotte
With less than 10 hours, stay in CLT. From 11–13 hours Uptown can fit if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United States
Stopover in Phoenix
With less than 10 hours, stay in PHX. From 11–13 hours you can fit Downtown Phoenix if you can enter the United States, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Hungary
Stopover in Budapest
With less than 8 hours, stay in BUD. From 9–11 hours the center of Budapest can fit if you do not need a visa, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve two and a half hours to return.
Iceland
Stopover in Reykjavik
With less than 11 hours, stay at KEF. From 12–14 hours Reykjavík can fit if you can enter Iceland, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours for the return and checks.
France
Stopover in Paris
With less than 8 hours, stay in ORY. From 9–11 hours you can fit Saint-Michel and Notre-Dame if you can enter France, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve two and a half hours to return.
United Kingdom
Stopover in London
With less than 8 hours, stay at LGW. From 9–11 hours London Bridge and South Bank can fit if you can enter the UK, your luggage continues to your destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Switzerland
Stopover in Geneva
With less than 8 hours, stay in GVA. From 9–11 hours a short walk around the lake or the old town can fit in if you can get into Switzerland, your luggage continues to your destination and you allow at least two and a half hours to return.
United Kingdom
Stopover in Edinburgh
With less than 9 hours, stay in EDI. From 10–12 hours the center can fit if you can enter the United Kingdom, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours for the return, security and gate.
Italy
Stopover in Naples
With less than 9 hours, stay in NAP. From 10–12 hours the historic center can fit if you can enter Italy, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve at least two and a half hours to return.
Italy
Stopover in Venice
With less than 10 hours, stay in VCE. From 11–13 hours a single tour of Rialto or San Marco can fit if you can enter Italy, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Bulgaria
Stopover in Sofia
With less than 8 hours, stay in SOF. From 9–11 hours the center can fit if you can enter Bulgaria, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve two and a half hours to return.
Serbia
Stopover in Belgrade
With less than 9 hours, stay in BEG. From 10–12 hours the center can fit if you can enter Serbia, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Croatia
Stopover in Zagreb
With less than 9 hours, stay in ZAG. From 10–12 hours the center can fit if you can enter Croatia, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United Kingdom
Stopover in Manchester
With less than 8 hours, stay in MAN. From 9–11 hours a departure to the center can fit if you can enter the UK, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Separate connections require more headroom.
Spain
Stopover in Malaga
With less than 7 hours, stay in AGP. From 8–10 hours the historic center can fit if you can enter Spain, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve at least two and a half hours to return.
Spain
Stopover in Valencia
With less than 7 hours, stay in VLC. From 8–10 hours Ciutat Vella can fit if you can enter Spain, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve two and a half hours to return. The City of Arts requires more margin.
Spain
Stopover in Seville
With less than 7 hours, stay in SVQ. From 8–10 hours Santa Cruz can fit if you can enter Spain, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Spain
Stopover in Palma
With less than 7 hours, stay at PMI. From 8–10 hours the center of Palma can fit if you can enter Spain, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return to your module and gate.
Germany
Stopover in Berlin
With less than 8 hours, stay at BER. From 9–11 hours you can fit Alexanderplatz or Museum Island if you can enter Germany, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Portugal
Stopover in Porto
With less than 7 hours, stay in OPO. From 8–10 hours Ribeira can fit if you can enter Portugal, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve at least two and a half hours to return.
Italy
Stopover in Bergamo
With less than 9 hours, stay in BGY. From 10–12 hours the Upper Town can fit if you can enter Italy, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return. Milan requires a broader scale.
United Kingdom
Stopover in London
With less than 10 hours, stay in STN. From 11–13 hours Shoreditch can fit if you can enter the UK, your luggage continues to your destination and you reserve three hours to return. Westminster requires more margin.
Germany
Stopover in Hamburg
With less than 8 hours, stay in HAM. From 9–11 hours Speicherstadt or HafenCity can fit if you can enter Germany, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Germany
Stopover in Dusseldorf
With less than 8 hours, stay in DUS. From 9–11 hours you can fit Altstadt and the Rhine promenade if you can enter Germany, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Switzerland
Stopover in Geneva
With less than 8 hours, stay in GVA. From 8–10 hours you can fit Cornavin and the lake if you can enter Switzerland, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve two and a half hours to return.
United Kingdom
Stopover in Edinburgh
With less than 10 hours, stay in EDI. From 10–12 hours you can fit Princes Street and Old Town if you can enter the UK, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Romania
Stopover in Bucharest
With less than 9 hours, stay in OTP. From 9–11 hours you can fit Calea Victoriei or the old town if you can enter Romania, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
Cyprus
Stopover in Larnaca
With less than 8 hours, stay in LCA. From 8–10 hours Finikoudes can fit if you can enter Cyprus, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve two and a half hours to return.
Turkey
Stopover in Istanbul
With less than 11 hours, stay in SAW. From 11–13 hours you can fit Kadıköy and Moda if you can enter Türkiye, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.
United Arab Emirates
Stopover in Abu Dhabi
With less than 9 hours, stay in AUH. From 9–11 hours you can fit Corniche or Qasr Al Hosn if you can enter the Emirates, the luggage continues to the destination and you reserve three hours to return.