How do overnight layovers work?

The only difference between a dayroom and an overnight layover is the timing of the flight connection. Dayrooms take place when the entire layover is on the same day, whereas an overnight layover happens overnight, meaning it will be the next day when you catch your next flight.



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If you have an excessive layover time you may be wondering: Can I leave the airport between connecting flights? The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport.

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If your layover exceeds a certain length (typically between 8 to 12 hours), Go Ahead will book and cover the cost of a hotel room for you to relax or sleep in for the full duration of your connection while you wait for your next flight. We refer to these as dayrooms and overnight layovers.

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Make your layover longer, and you've got time to sightsee and exercise between flights. The beauty of an overnight stay, as opposed to a long daytime connection, is that you don't have to figure out where to store your luggage while you explore the city.

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A layover is a connection that lasts no longer than 4 hours for domestic flights and no longer than 24 hours for International flights. Layovers are fairly common, especially overnight layovers, but usually they aren't long enough to benefit you.

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What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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You can stay overnight and sleep at 24-hour airport lounges, as long as they don't have any rules on how long you stay. Many airport lounges close at night or limit access to just a few hours before your flight. Go to your airport lounge program's website to review hours and rules at the lounge you want to visit.

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American Airlines Hotels
American Airlines offers a program called “Day Use Rooms” which allows passengers to rent hotel rooms for a few hours during a layover. However, they do not provide complimentary accommodations for overnight layovers.

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Dayrooms vs. overnight layovers. The only difference between a dayroom and an overnight layover is the timing of the flight connection. Dayrooms take place when the entire layover is on the same day, whereas an overnight layover happens overnight, meaning it will be the next day when you catch your next flight.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.

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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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Transit. Another point of confusion is layover vs stopover or transit. Once again, a layover is a stop that lasts less than 24 hours, while a stopover lasts 24 hours or more. On the other hand, Transit is simply the act of returning to the same aircraft after your layover at the airport.

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But many travel advisers say those guidelines result in itineraries that don't always work for passengers. “On average, 35 minutes is what they consider a legal connection,” said Loulu Lima founder of the Texas-based travel agency Book Here Give Here.

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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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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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If you're dreading your layover, consider these ways to make your layover fun.
  1. GET MOVING. After sitting on a flight, it can feel good to get up, stretch and walk around. ...
  2. SEE WHAT THE AIRPORT HAS TO OFFER. ...
  3. WATCH A MOVIE OR SHOW. ...
  4. GET A SPA TREATMENT. ...
  5. PLAN THE REST OF YOUR TRIP. ...
  6. PHONE A FRIEND. ...
  7. EXPLORE THE CITY. ...
  8. READ.


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Many people don't even know that airport showers exist. (Trust us, we've done some asking around.) But sometimes after an excruciatingly long flight, it can be a huge relief to wash away the germs of the flight. However, not all airports have readily available showers for your convenience.

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Mostly, yes! And in most cases, you can leave the airport during a layover in the US, even while traveling to an international destination. International travelers need to make sure they have a valid visa to travel in the US. But, whether you need to leave the airport or not during a layover is completely up to you.

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There are usually less complications when it comes to non-stop flights. You have less risk of losing your baggage on non-stop flights. You are not at any risk of missing your connecting flight due to a lack of layover time since you will board the plane and arrive at your final destination.

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