I have an 11-hour layover in Amsterdam on my way home to the states - great! ...'cept it's from 9pm to 8am - yikes?! [more inside]
posted by jus7brea7he on Sep 9, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I arrange an overnight layover, and how much will it cost me? My very tall boyfriend and I are planning to visit my dad in Shanghai, and we're hoping to find a way to give his legs a rest between flights. [more inside]
posted by odayoday on Aug 24, 2009 - 10 answers

10 hour layover in Miami....What to do? [more inside]
posted by conifer on Aug 5, 2009 - 6 answers

In September I have a one-day layover in Paris (noon on a Saturday until 8am the next morning) on my way back to the US from the Middle East. Looking for suggestions to make the best of less than 24 hours in a city i've never been to! [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Jul 13, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a gym at JFK Airport? [more inside]
posted by Danila on Jul 10, 2009 - 5 answers

My sister and I are returning from Seoul in mid-August and have a 6 hour layover in Narita. We're not interested in going to Tokyo, since we won't have enough time, but are very keen on exploring the town of Narita. My question is, given the unpredictability of immigration lines, security checkpoints, etc., is 6 hours enough time? [more inside]
posted by foulowl on Jul 9, 2009 - 13 answers

As a way to visit a friend during my travels in Europe this summer, I'm looking to obtain a days-long layover - ideally at least 2-3 days, but the longer the better. I have no idea how to go about getting such a thing, but I'm relatively sure the possibility exists. What are my best options for getting a layover like this, while still keeping my overall flight cost low? [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias on May 24, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I kill 12 hours in Manilla? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik on May 20, 2009 - 5 answers

Arriving into Singapore at 7:40am, and my connecting flight isn't until 20:35 that evening. Is it possible to go to Johor Bahru in this amount of time, or am I crazy? If so, what is the best way?
posted by ryanbryan on Apr 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Looking for a not too expensive (hopefully under $100) place to stay in Miami for one night. I have an overnight layover in Miami coming up. I'm getting in at night and am leaving early the next morning, won't have a car, and am hoping to find a decent/cheap place to stay that is walking distance (or a short cab ride) to places to get some food and drinks. [more inside]
posted by toddst on Apr 3, 2009 - 6 answers

San Francisco, 4 hour layover. What's nearby? What's entertaining? [more inside]
posted by gracious floor on Mar 7, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm heading from the US to Cairo, Egypt in September. A lot of the flights have a layover opportunity in their respective airline hub (Air France in Paris, British Airways in London, KLM Royal Dutch in Amsterdam, Iberia in Madrid). I've taken long layovers as an opportunity to get out and explore a new place, so I'd appreciate some advice on doing this. [more inside]
posted by waylaid on Feb 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Six hour layover in Chicago. Is it feasible to take the train to O'Hare, get to the Art Institute for a quick visit (I really want to see one painting) and then get back to O'Hare and not miss the plane? This would happen on a Friday, 3PM-9PM. [more inside]
posted by PenguinBukkake on Jul 16, 2008 - 24 answers

My brother is taking a cheap flight from England to visit us in Seattle, which has a stop in Vancouver (YVR) for six hours. Is there anything taht can be done within that time that's worth doing? Would it actually be possible to get out of the airport? Or should I just tell him to bring a book?
posted by Artw on Jun 29, 2008 - 32 answers

My wife's stuck in the Atlanta airport due to a missed flight (weather-related) and now the airport's closed (weather-related). Looks like she won't get a flight here to Tampa until 7:00 am. I hate that she's going to have such a miserable night. What can I do to make her more comfortable? [more inside]
posted by unclejeffy on Apr 11, 2008 - 9 answers

What to do during a layover in Frankfurt? [more inside]
posted by pearlybob on Apr 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Longish layover in Amsterdam. Will I have time to do anything? [more inside]
posted by ecab on Apr 8, 2008 - 11 answers

What to do in Phoenix for 5 hours? [more inside]
posted by rmless on Mar 3, 2008 - 15 answers

7 hour layover in Taipei. Should I even leave the airport? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDrink on Feb 7, 2008 - 10 answers

Friend with three-hour layover in SF -- help me with dinner logistics. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter on Jan 24, 2008 - 14 answers

What can I do today that is within walking distance of King station in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Dec 16, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a 6-hour layover in San Francisco on Saturday night (7PM - 1AM). I want to get out of the airport and do some Christmas shopping and grab something to eat for a few hours, say 8-10PM. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl on Nov 29, 2007 - 16 answers

Suggestions and tips for an 11-hour layover in Honolulu (HNL), coming from Japan, heading to Portland? [more inside]
posted by hyperfascinated on Sep 8, 2007 - 6 answers

Trapped overnight in a Super 8 in the desolate part of Chicago. What to do? [more inside]
posted by 235w103 on Aug 7, 2007 - 12 answers

This Thursday I have an 8 hour lay over in Bogota, Columbia and want to go to the city to have lunch. Is that feasible? And if so, any recommendations on a place to eat? I would like to try something specific to Colombian cuisine.
posted by Falconetti on Jul 30, 2007 - 1 answer

Due to the fantastic folks at KLM, I have a six-plus-hour layover in Gothenburg, Sweden, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 14th. [more inside]
posted by methylsalicylate on Jun 9, 2007 - 10 answers

Making a trip to Seoul during my 10-hour layover. What should I see and do? [more inside]
posted by pravit on Apr 29, 2007 - 14 answers

Layover in London filter? We have an 11.5 hour layover at Heathrow airport this Sunday. Is it feasible to go somewhere for an easy walk and a nice meal without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by gesamtkunstwerk on Mar 7, 2007 - 29 answers

I have a long layover at Incheon Airport in South Korea. Can I leave the airport during that time? [more inside]
posted by borkingchikapa on Dec 26, 2006 - 2 answers

I've got a 4 hour layover in JFK during my holiday travels, and I'd like some suggestions on how to spend it. [more inside]
posted by donajo on Nov 15, 2006 - 13 answers

What is the best way to schedule a trip with an extended layover? A friend is traveleing from the East Coast to New Zealand, and would like to stop over and see me (in San Francisco) for a few days. Most internet travel sites I have checked only offer single destination flights. Would she incur extra costs scheduling 2 separate flights? Would they be more than going through a travel agent?
posted by sophist on Aug 10, 2006 - 7 answers

I will be flying Heathrow-Auckland via Singapore Airlines in late July. En route I will have a layover at Singapore Changi Airport from 14:15 - 21:00. (It's a Sunday.) Is there enough time for me to see anything interesting? If so, what?! [more inside]
posted by Marquis on Jun 14, 2006 - 14 answers

In general, how long must a layover at an airport be to be able to leave the airport, see the city (even for a short amount of time), and get back without missing your connecting flight? [more inside]
posted by thebabelfish on May 2, 2006 - 14 answers

I have a one-night stop-over in Frankfurt—please advise me. [more inside]
posted by hobbes on Apr 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm taking a week-long trip to Barcelona, and have a 10-hour layover in Geneva on the way there (during the day). Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by kickingtheground on Mar 11, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm stuck in a lay over for 15 hours in Incheon. From 6PM on a Monday till Tuesday around 9AM. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by jasmeet on Nov 14, 2005 - 20 answers

On Tuesday I'm going to find myself with five or six spare hours as I pass through Los Angeles. I haven't really seen L.A. before, so what should I do? What should I see? Where should I eat?

For what it's worth, my hotel will be near LAX on Highway 1.
posted by mrbula on Oct 16, 2004 - 13 answers

Housingfilter: My girlfriend and I are going to be "stuck" in London for two weeks (waiting for a flight layover). Does anyone have any cheap suggestions OR interest in a housing swap (we live in Copenhagen)? (MI) [more inside]
posted by AwkwardPause on Jun 16, 2004 - 5 answers

I have 11 hours in Newark on the 6th. It's a layover, I have no contacts in the immediate area and although things are getting better, I would like a nice diversion that is not in the airport or Newark itself. Suggs?

And yes, I'm looking at you amberglow.
posted by Dagobert on May 25, 2004 - 10 answers