If reading a book to kill time is not your piece of cake, a long layover can be a tedious exercise. This is the last thing you want when out on a leisure tour for fun. That’s why it is desirable to plan a tour while you are “in-transit” to your destination. You need to learn about the amusements and tours that are offered at the airport where you will be in for a long layover. Some airports offer a free city tour to its major attractions. Let’s learn about some airports that offer the best layover experience in the world.
Doha’s Hamad Airport
If you are travelling through Doha and the layover is more than 5 hours, the tourism authority of the country takes you through the city’s popular tourist attractions which include the Katara Cultural Village, a traditional Arabian market called the Souq Waqif and the Museum of Islamic Art. As this tour is managed from the comfort of air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide takes you through the sights and sounds of the city, you never feel out of place by the heat and language of the place.
Dubai Airport
Emirates offer free visa for one-night stay as a stopover offer for travellers whose layover is scheduled at Dubai. As you don’t need to pay for your Visa to visit Dubai for a day, this allows you to spend money on the Dubai City Tour. Another planned tour that you can take is known as the Capital Adventure of Abu Dhabi. Emirates will give you a brochure of the available tours, expeditions and even Safaris during the Dubai Stopover.
Seoul’s Incheon Airport
You would never feel stuck in Seoul as you can choose to visit an interesting place even when your layover is no longer than an hour. The Yonggungsa Temple in Seoul has a Zelkova tree that has stood there for more than 1300 years. If you need to wait for more than 5 hours, visit the Insa-dong Street or Gyeongbokgung Palace to revel in the vibrant South Korean culture.
Suvarnabhumi Airport of Bangkok
You can take a short tour if your stopover is around 6 hours at Suvarnabhumi Airport of Bangkok, which includes a visit to the city’s museums, temples and a boat trip on the picturesque canals and rivers. If you have more time, you can opt for the long version of this trip that includes shopping, spa and massages, and night-time amusements at bars and markets.
