Can I leave the airport if I have a layover flight?

During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.



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Layovers are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), but leaving the airport between flights is a risk you take, and if you miss your flight, it's on you. The airline could give you a break, but they are not required to do so.

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In general, if you're on a domestic flight, once you land for your layover, you'll pass through a transfer area that will take you to the gate for your next flight without having to check in again. Your bags will automatically pass through to the next flight without you having to collect them.

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For domestic-to-domestic layovers, you normally won't have to go through security again during your layover. However, for all international layovers, you will normally have to go through security again, but this will depend on individual airport policy.

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Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you're a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you'll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.

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What to Do During a Layover? 10 Ways Make the Most of Airport Layovers
  1. Sign Up for Lounge Access.
  2. Recharge.
  3. Eat, Drink, or Shop Local.
  4. Get a Massage.
  5. Grab a Minute Suite.
  6. Find Your Zen.
  7. Grab some Zzzs.
  8. Make Some Single-Serving Friends.


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The main difference between a stopover and layover is length of time. Stopover rules vary by airline, but are essentially longer layovers — at least 24 hours in length. Layovers, meanwhile, are connections less than a day in length depending on if you're flying domestically or internationally.

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On the other hand, if you have a long stopover in Dubai then leaving the airport is absolutely fine, as long as you have the right visa. You don't need a visa if you're just transiting through Dubai airport. But, travellers from most countries will need one to leave the airport.

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But if you intentionally miss the last leg of the journey, your ticket won't be cancelled, as there is nothing left for the airline to cancel. If you skip the first flight, your return flight also gets cancelled. To avoid that, don't ever skip a flight on a return flight.

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While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A layover is the time you spend at the airport between two flights. A connecting flight is the next flight in your itinerary that you're waiting at the airport to take.

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Two hours. Mayers recommends two hours as a standard buffer between flights to be safe. This gives you a cushion in case things go wrong during your journey. You'll definitely want at least a two-hour window if you've booked a “hacker fare,” as opposed to flying with the same airline your entire trip.

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In most cases, a 30-minute layover for domestic flights and an hour for international flights is considered a minimum, or short, layover.

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All in all, it's definitely worth leaving the airport during your 8-hour layover in Dubai, as there is more than enough to do. The 8 hour layover will be long enough to leave the airport, soak in what Dubai has to offer, and then come back to the airport to hop on your next flight.

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10 Things to do on a layover at Dubai Airport
  • Eat. With dozens of dining options, you'll undoubtedly find something yummy to eat. ...
  • Relax in an airport lounge. ...
  • Shop. ...
  • Go sightseeing. ...
  • Freshen up with a shower. ...
  • Unwind at the spa. ...
  • Relax or work out at the Health Club. ...
  • Stop by the indoor gardens.


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What are the disadvantages of a long layover?
  • 3.1 Fatigue and Boredom. A long layover can be tiring and boring, especially if you don't have access to comfortable seating, food, or entertainment.
  • 3.2 Hassle and Stress. ...
  • 3.3 Extra Costs. ...
  • 3.4 Visa Requirements.


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“Hidden city ticketing,” or booking a flight with the intention of getting off at the layover city rather than the final destination, is perfectly legal, but there are some factors to consider before making it a habit.

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Book yourself into a transfer hotel
Many large airports have transfer hotels that are made for weary travelers with long layovers. Some transfer hotels are located inside security, negating the need to allow for extra time. Others are located land-side requiring you to go through security an extra time.

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How to Spend Long Layover at Airport: 10 Best Ways
  1. Explore the airport.
  2. Get lounge access.
  3. Read a book.
  4. Use free WIFI to finish your pending work.
  5. Indulge in Duty-free shopping.
  6. Take a transit visa to explore the city.


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On layover flights, during the aircraft changeover your baggage is transferred to the new aircraft by airport staff. If a journey is broken at a certain point in order to drop passengers off or for operational reasons and then continues on to the destination using the same aircraft, this is referred to as a stopover.

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As in mass transit, a layover in long-distance travel may provide for a break taken by the operator. A vehicle is said to be laying over after it finishes its route and is waiting prior to a return trip, or is taking a break to change crews or for the crew to rest.

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