Note for travelers: stopover
Do you travel much and fly with transfers? Then tickets with stopover – especially for you. We tell how to find and arrange them, as well as when flying to which cities to look …
Note for travelers: stopover
A stopper is a transplant that lasts longer than 23 hours and 59 minutes. True, in different countries the term is understood differently. In North America, a stopover is called a docking lasting from 4 hours, and in Central – from 6 hours. Not all airlines offer the service, but if possible, it is better to use it. Because of this, you can see the city where you stay and relax in the hotel, instead of passing the time in the waiting room.
Tickets with stopover: how to order and how much they cost
You need to search for such tickets from airlines. Plan your way to your destination, see which carriers go there, and then go to their official website. Information about the stopover is usually published in the sections of the multy city, or “difficult route”.
To save time, you can go to the aggregators – they instantly give out all possible flights, considering the possibility of stopping at the docking point.
The most interesting thing is that if the stopper does not stretch for more than a couple of days, you will not have to pay extra for it. The carrier can even pay for hotel accommodation or a tour of the surrounding area. If you prefer to stay longer than the allotted time, be prepared to pay an additional $ 100.
And what about the visa?
In some cases, you may need a transit visa, for example, if you are flying to the US through Europe, and you do not have a Schengen. This point is better to clarify in advance on the website of the International Air Transport Association. In the section Passport, Visa and Health should indicate the direction and personal data. In the issue will appear information about the conditions of stay in the country. By the way, a transit visa is issued for a maximum of 72 hours.
And the luggage?
As the airports are closed for the night, the suitcase will have to be taken with you. If you leave the airport for only a few hours, ask the airline representatives, by phone or at the counter, if they can take care of the luggage.
Where you should definitely order a stopper
Travelers order the service if they are sent to Asia – long-term transplants are available there. The leading provider of stopover is Emirates. You can stay with them in Dubai for up to 7 days. Moreover, the carrier organizes a free transfer.
With Singapore Airlines can spend 2 days in Singapore. By the way, they will also be taken to the hotel, where you can stay for $ 50.
The main thing when ordering such a ticket, do not forget to make sure that the visa allows you to go to the city.
And if you so much like one of them that you want to stay there, be prepared for the fact that your return ticket is likely to be canceled.
