Can You Leave The Airport During A Layover?

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In this video I am going to be sharing everything you need to know about leaving the airport during a layover. I am also going to be answering your most frequently asked questions on this topic as well as leave you with some tips.
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In this video Ben shares information about what you need to know if you want to leave the airport during a layover including how much time you should give yourself and what to do with your luggage. Ben will also answer your most frequently asked questions and leave you with some tips.
Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Reasons why you shouldn't leave the airport during a layover
1:38 Leaving the airport during a layover
2:15 Tips to help you plan a successful trip during your layover
3:15 Options you can do inside the airport to help pass the time
4:32 Answering frequently asked questions
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@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

What questions about layovers can I help answer?

@Littlething41 Жыл бұрын

I'm a U.S. citizen traveling roundtrip from the Caribbean to Jacksonville, FL with a connection in Miami. The layover is 11 hours when it's only a 5 hour drive from Miami to Jacksonville. I'm thinking of skipping the connection. Will this affect my return flight?

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

@@Littlething41 Skipping the last leg of your flight won't affect your return flight just make sure you are not checking bag. It is however against the airline's Conditions of Carriage to purposely skip the last leg of the flight and if you have frequently flier miles they could cancel them but it is the only penalty the airlines can enforce but rarely do.

@Littlething41 Жыл бұрын

@@BenDreamVacations Thank you!

@stevec9669 11 ай бұрын

What's a good way to find a long layover or stop-over ticket?

@BenDreamVacations 11 ай бұрын

@@stevec9669 I like to use Google flights. Once you enter the departing and arriving airport and click search. Click on all filters and scroll towards the bottom to where is says layover duration. From here you can adjust how long of a layover you would like.

@javico79 Жыл бұрын

Great video...quick explanation and easy to understand , thanks!!

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@antoniodelrey164 Жыл бұрын

Great information! Have often wondered about this…

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SafiaOs Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your useful videos! I didn't know lounge day pass exists, I recently had a 11 hours layover in Istanbul airport and it was hard finding a comfortable spot (not regular airport chairs) to relax and sleep ... Next time I won't miss it! It was my first layover experience anyway.

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

Lounges are great for those long layovers. Definitely check them out next time.

@chantelpeters5160 9 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, great video. I am doing 1-way ticket from Canada to Denmark. I wish to explore France by leaving during a layover and wanted to know what is required considered I don’t have a round trip ticket and if that’s of concern? Thanks!

@BenDreamVacations 9 ай бұрын

As a Canadian citizen there are no documents required other than your passport to be able to enter France and visit during your layover. However, a new requirement starting January will require you to get a travel authorization to be able to enter Europe including France and Denmark which will allow to travel within Europe for up to 90 days. You can find more information about it here 👉 travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en.

@oleratogabasiane1394 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m from Botswana and I’ll be flying to Beijing via Cairo. I have a 17 hour layover in Cairo and would like to explore the city. According to my ticket, my baggage will be checked through, so does this mean I will be going past immigration with only my carry-on bag?

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

I am not too sure about this one as I don't have any experience traveling through Cairo. Every country is a little different to how they handle international connecting flights and luggage but you should be able to verify this with the airline you are flying with. Usually if your ticket says that your luggage will be checked through then you will not have to worry about picking up your checked luggage in Cairo. Your carry-on will be the only thing that you will need to take with you through immigration and customs. I know there are places where you can store your luggage within the airport if you don't want to take your carry-on with you while you are out exploring the city.

@AhmedDiamondBoss 9 ай бұрын

Hi can I leave Mexican airport while on layover with a tourist visa

@BenDreamVacations 9 ай бұрын

Yes, as long as you have a Mexican tourist visa

@oppongeric117 Жыл бұрын

I'm Eric from Ghana. Will i need a transit visa for layover in instanbul to Manchester

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

If you are checking a bag and know that you will need to collect it and recheck it in Istanbul then you would need a transit visa. Otherwise, if you are either not checking a bag or if your bag is automatically being transferred to Manchester then you will not need a transit visa.

@aayushniroula7973 2 ай бұрын

Hey Ben, If I have a layover in Istanbul for about 23 hours during an international flight, do I have to go through the security and customs for luggage just immediately I land to Istanbul airport or just go to the hotel desk at Istanbul airport for free tour/hotel?

@BenDreamVacations 2 ай бұрын

If you are leaving the secured area you will need to go through customs and immigration. I am assuming the hotel is outside this area. You will probably need to anyway since most luggage won’t transfer over with that long of a layover but double check with the airline to verify their luggage policy.

@shaksham786 Жыл бұрын

HI, I am from India. I will be traveling to Oslo for work and have obtained a single entry Schengen Visa. My return journey from Oslo has a layover at Munich Airport of about 12 hrs. Can I go outside Munich airport during this time and return back to catch my onward flight?

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

Since you only have a single entry visa, you would need to get a tourist visa to be able leave the Munich airport.

@lucymagbanua3990 Жыл бұрын

Hello i want to ask can i leave ni airport ni France during my lay over? even with out transit visa? My last destination is albania thanks for your answers...

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

You do not need a visa unless you are from China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, or South Africa.

@patriciadomagala7082 Жыл бұрын

I have a US passport, can I leave Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for my 16 hour layover and easily be able to go back through customs?

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

You will only have to go through customs leaving Charles de Gaulle airport but just have to go through security again once you return to the airport. It should be an easy process just make sure you give yourself plenty of time to make it through security for your flight.

@joyjosphine6465 2 ай бұрын

Can I live the airport and meet my friends outside the airport during layover without a transit visa my final destination is kenya

@BenDreamVacations 2 ай бұрын

It depends on the country and where you are coming from. Some require it and some don't.

@abdullahs2085 Жыл бұрын

Can I make the transit my last destination?

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

Hey Abdullah. I am not sure I understand your question. Can you rephrase your question?

@pocholo5947 10 ай бұрын

Hi Im John Paul from Philippines, My flight is Manila to Singapore and Singapore to Zurich , Switzerland . Zurich, Switzerland to Tel aviv, Israel. I have layover in Zurich, Switzerland for 6 hours, Can I go outside in the airport and explore the city of Zurich, Switzerland. Do I still need to get a transit visa? to get out of the airport and to explore the city.

@BenDreamVacations 10 ай бұрын

Hello John, yes you will need to get a visa if you wish to leave the Zurich airport and explore the city.

@aryajyothish3429 Жыл бұрын

Hi i have 7 hours layover in abudhabi can i go out side the airport …

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

Yes you can go outside the airport. You will just need to get a transit visa in order to do so.

@mcrobielord1503 Жыл бұрын

Can I bring a military-type MRE in the airport

@BenDreamVacations Жыл бұрын

You can pack MRE’s in a checked bag without any issues. If you want to carry them in your carry-on bag then you need to make sure they don’t have any liquid in them. Also, some airlines do not allow MRE’s in carry-on bags due to the self heating element.