Layover questions

It depends on the airport, immigration queues and how far the city is. As a rough guide, you need at least 6 hours at Singapore and around 10 at Istanbul. The checker subtracts immigration, travel both ways and a 2-hour buffer, and tells you if going out is worth it.

Sometimes. It depends on your passport and the country you pass through. Some countries offer free entry on arrival, some have special transit visas or visa-free transit schemes, and some need a visa arranged before you fly. Each answer on Layover Pass links to the official source.

A short visa for travellers passing through a country on the way somewhere else. Some airlines arrange them for their passengers, like the Emirates transit visa in Dubai or the transit visa desk for Qatar Airways passengers in Doha.

On a single ticket, checked bags usually go straight through to your final destination. On separate tickets you may need to collect and re-check them, which takes extra time. Ask at check-in.

Yes. You go through departure immigration and security again. That's why we keep a 2-hour buffer before your flight.

Yes, but you'll need to enter the country to collect and re-check bags, so you need to meet the entry rules anyway, and you have no protection if your first flight is late. Leave a much bigger buffer.

Some airports and airlines run free city tours for transit passengers, such as Touristanbul from Turkish Airlines in Istanbul and the Free Singapore Tour at Changi. You still need to meet the entry rules.

Most big hubs have a left-luggage counter in the arrivals area. Each airport guide lists what's available.

Yes. Checking a layover and reading the guides is free.

No. Layover Pass is a guide. Entry rules change, and airlines can refuse boarding if your documents aren't right, so always confirm with the official source and your airline.