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Tatiana Solomatina

Long layover in Abu Dhabi: why couldn’t you save money?

Hello, dear readers! I’m with you again and today I want to raise two questions: “In what cases do cheap, crooked tickets backfire on us? Will a long layover in Abu Dhabi really help save money on travel?”

I had no intention of coming to the UAE. But circumstances were such that I managed to visit this state completely by accident. The fact is that when going to Sri Lanka I bought a cheap flight from long wait connecting flight at Abu Dhabi airport. But then I didn’t expect at all that in the end, such savings would cost me much more than a direct flight.

In this story, I will write why crooked tickets with a long wait for the second plane to the UAE can be more expensive than direct flights, I will talk about the features of transit through Abu Dhabi and, using my own example, I will show all the pros and cons of this. I hope my experience will help you choose the right decision when planning your vacation.

Expenses

In the end, the second option won and this is what I got for two:

Tickets - 50,000 rubles
Transit visas - 11,000 rubles
Individual tour of Abu Dhabi 6 hours - $300
Lunch on the roof of a skyscraper - $70

Total: 61,000 rubles and $370 (a dollar was already worth 60 then)

And at the same time, the visas were one-time, we still spent 12 hours in the transit zone on the return flight. And direct tickets, which I thoughtlessly refused, would have cost 74,000 rubles for two. Did you save well?

When buying a ticket with a long layover in a third country, study the information on staying in this place in advance and calculate all the options. Perhaps such a flight will be much more expensive than direct flights, as happened in my case.
If you decide to transfer to Abu Dhabi, you can safely choose a 1-hour connection. Despite the fact that our plane was delayed for 40 minutes, such transit passengers Mourners with signs were waiting at the gangway. They were the first to be let off the plane; their next flight was deliberately delayed, waiting for ours to arrive. Such a well-functioning system really surprised me. I sadly looked after them, thinking that I would have been in their place if I had made the right decision.
If after all long docking and you want to see the city, try to choose a flight that arrives early in the morning. Then you will be on time group excursions, they are much cheaper than individual ones. But it is also advisable to order them in advance.
To still stay in a transit hotel, you need to make reservations well in advance of the trip.
If you decide not to spend money and pass the time in the transit zone, then try to find a place in a cafe where there are comfortable soft sofas. Order coffee a couple of times and you won’t have to spend many hours on hard benches in the waiting room. This is how we spent 12 hours on the way back. No one bothered us or asked us to make room. The cafe was located in a nook, it was quiet and calm.
There are smoking areas in the transit hall, so as not to lose your place in the cafe, it is better to leave in line. The same applies to visiting toilets and shops.

conclusions

So is it possible to save money by purchasing a cheap flight with a long layover in the UAE?

Of course, you can save money, but only if you are mentally prepared for the difficult wait and do not spend money on a more comfortable stay there. If you are not attracted by this prospect, then you need to clearly understand that a long stay in this country will lead to large expenses that will negate all your desires to save on a flight. In this case, it is better to accept it and buy tickets for a direct flight, of course, if you do not plan to visit another country at the same time.

“In my case there was only one big plus. A wonderful excursion, led by a wonderful guide Mikhail Rakushin https://vk.com/id192986287, allowed us to form a definite opinion about this country and spend unforgettable hours in the luxurious emirate of Abu Dhabi. I’m not a fan of Muslim countries and I definitely wouldn’t go to the UAE on purpose. You can read more about my impressions."

General information I wrote about the UAE in an article.

Once again I say goodbye to you for a moment.

Tatiana Solomatina

If you choose an indirect flight, this means that you will have to fly with a transfer. For those who are still afraid of transplants or don’t know everything about them, I’ll try to sort them out.

If you're on a connecting flight, you're moving from city A to city B, landing in a completely different city on the way to point B. In this case, you get off the plane, enter the airport, and then board another plane. Naturally, the total flight time when flying with a transfer increases. But the ticket, as a rule, becomes cheaper.

And it is simply impossible to get to some places in this world without a transfer. Therefore, if you are going to fly on planes at all, you should know as much as possible about transfers in advance.

A "transfer" may also be called a "Connection" or a "Transfer" (rarely a "Transit"). In addition, at every airport in the world there will be an inscription in English, by which you can understand where you need to go to get a connection, and not accidentally leave the airport - look for the inscriptions “Transfer” or “Flight Transfers” or “Flight Connections” or "Connecting Flights" (or rarely - "Transit").

Once again about terminology.

A transfer is a change of board during a flight from one point to another using 2 or more flight legs.

What is flight leverage?

A flight leg is a part of a route carried out without the aircraft landing. Accordingly, if your ticket has only 1 leg, it is a direct flight. If 2 or more, then you are flying with a transfer (after all, the plane lands and you get off the plane).

Important points about transfers:

1. Transfer within one terminal of one airport.

Everything is simple here. For example, you arrive at Sheremetyevo Airport (Terminal F) and depart from Sheremetyevo (Terminal F). In this case, everything will be easy and simple. After getting off the plane, you will need to follow the "Transfer" signs and the like.

These signs will take you either to the general departure hall or to a special area for transit passengers. There you will need to find a board/screen that shows flight departure times, flight numbers and gates. Next, go to the desired gate (you found the gate number on the board/screen) and wait to board the flight.

This type of transplant takes the least amount of time.

You should find out whether the transfer takes place at the same airport/terminal either when purchasing an air ticket, or find it in the form of the air ticket issued to you. If the departure terminal is not indicated on the ticket, during the day before departure you will need to go to the website of the airport where the transfer is made and look at the arrivals and departures board (or enter the flight number). Of course, both flights need to be checked. Because you must make sure that the arrival of one flight and the departure of another flight takes place in the same terminal.

If your transfer takes place in a small city/airport, then most likely there is only 1 terminal at this airport. Such airports are, for example, in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn.

*small and cozy Tallinn airport

But there are pitfalls here too. There are small airports without a transit area. For example, the same Tallinn airport.

This means that if you are flying from Russia via Tallinn to visa-free country, you still need a Schengen visa, since immediately upon leaving the plane you will have to go through customs control.

This is neither good nor bad. Simply, if you do not have a transit country visa, when purchasing an air ticket you need to check at which airport the transfer is taking place and whether there is a transit zone there. Such information for any airport can be easily found on the Internet.

2. Transfers occur in different terminals and even different airports

Things are more complicated if you find out that the ticket at the airport or arrival and departure terminal in the city of your transfer indicates different values.

Let's take Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport as a first example:

In Moscow Sheremetyevo you can arrive, for example, at Terminal F, and fly out from Terminal D. They seem to be different terminals, but when you go to the airport website and look at the official airport diagram, you will immediately understand that no problems will arise. In this case, the terminals, although different, are located in the same place, are one group of buildings and are interconnected. Therefore, in this case, you will simply have to spend some time walking from one terminal to another. And, most likely, you will have to go through security again.

But if you arrive, for example, at Terminal C, and depart from Terminal D, then everything becomes more complicated. As you can see from the diagram, the terminals are located on different sides of the runway, which means that you will need to somehow get from one terminal to another. And this will no longer be just an easy walk.

I would like to note right away that there are quite a few airports in the world where you need to get from one terminal to another by public transport or taxi.

In the case of Sheremetyevo Airport, a bus runs from Terminal C to Terminal F every half hour. It takes 10-20 minutes. That is, you need to budget at least 2 hours for such a transfer.

At some airports, such as Frankfurt am Main, a mini-train runs on a monorail between terminals. In any case, different terminals mean that, firstly, you need to find out how to get from one terminal to another (this information can be easily found on the airport website or on various forums), and secondly, that your transfer should last at least couple of hours.

But that's not all.

Things are even more fun if your transfer involves a change of airport.

For example, again, it’s easy to take the Moscow aviation hub, which contains as many as 3 major airports. And all are located on different sides of Moscow. If you arrive in Vnukovo, and your next flight is from Domodedovo, then your transfer time should be at least 4 hours. In general, this will not create any additional problems for you. Only time costs. If you are a citizen of Russia.

But again, if you are a citizen of Russia, and your transfer at different airports will take place in another country. This is a good reason to check the visa rules of a given country.

Let's imagine that you are flying from Moscow to Rio de Janeiro with a transfer in Frankfurt. If the transfer takes place within this airport, then you do not need any visas.

Now let’s imagine that you wanted to save money and found chip flights in Rio with a transfer in Madrid, and suddenly it turned out that you were arriving at Girona - Costa Brava airport, located 90 kilometers from Barcelona, and flying to Rio from El Prat Barcelona airport. This means not only that you will have to travel about 100 km for the transfer (which, by the way, is very easy to do, in just 2 hours with one bus transfer), but also that you will have to obtain a Schengen visa for such a transfer. And this can both neutralize your savings and complicate your trip due to the need to obtain a visa.

Google can easily find routes from one airport to another by public transport:

If you already have a visa, then there are no problems.

By the way, about the airport "El Prat Barcelona".
Even if you have a transfer only within this one airport, but in different terminals... you will still have to get a visa, since the terminals of this airport are located at different sides from the runway (almost like in Sheremetyevo) and are connected to each other free of charge by bus. This means that you will have to leave the airport, which means step onto Spanish soil, which is the territory of the Schengen agreement :) So again you need a Schengen visa.

It is possible that in these examples everything seems complicated. And yet, everything is much simpler. I'm looking at different examples. In your situation, you will only need to check one air ticket. Preferably before purchasing :) And if you are satisfied with the transfer conditions, buy a ticket. Or choose another ticket.

If a difficult transfer is found in an already purchased ticket, we simply look at what needs to be done for such a transfer, find on the Internet how to get from one point to another and voila! :) Everything is simpler than it seems. And in any case, such situations are always easily resolved. Although it requires additional body movements, I don’t deny it :)

But independent travel initially requires your body movements :) That’s why it turns out cheaper and more interesting!

In addition, transfers at different airports are not always difficult and hard.
After all, such a transplant could be the beginning of a good thing or. In the same example about Girona and Barcelona - for some it will be an exhausting transfer, but for others it may be 2 additional wonderful Spanish cities on the way to Brazil. It all depends on your tastes and wishes.

3.Boarding pass

Almost always, at the check-in counter at the very first airport of departure, you will be immediately checked in for the rest of your route and given boarding passes for all flights.

You may not be checked in for onward flights if your connection lasts longer than 24 hours. If a child is flying with you without a seat, you may also not be checked in for further flights. If you bought two separate tickets, if the transfer takes place in different terminals or different airports, you may also be checked in only for the first flight.

That doesn’t stop you from going through online check-in yourself for each flight separately. If this cannot be done, then there is no problem. Just go to the check-in counter at your departure airport after your transfer and check in as usual! That's all :)
Yes, it's that simple.

By the way, some low cost airlines They don’t sell transfer tickets even for their own flights. That is, they can only sell 2 separate tickets. This is what WizzAir does, for example, when it flies from Moscow to Hungary. And they also do not provide transit halls. That is, their tickets must be used to cross the border in any case, present a Schengen visa and check in again for the second flight at the check-in counter. Even if you fly through Budapest to visa-free Georgia.

If you are not flying with a budget company and have a transfer within the same terminal or at a small airport, but you are still checked in only for the first flight, then during the transfer go to any airport employee, to the information desk or to the transit/transfer passenger counter - and there You will be issued a boarding pass.

Everything is simple here.

4. Transfer time.

Even if you are not going to organize for yourself or, you still need to be attentive to the transfer time.
Taking into account the above, your transfer may sometimes require collecting your luggage and checking it in again, or moving from one terminal to another. In this case, you may not have enough time if the transfer lasts only 30 minutes or even an hour and a half. And if the transfer involves changing the airport, then, as I already wrote, the transfer may take several hours.

But even if you don’t need to pick up anything, and you don’t need to change the terminal or airport, surprises may still await you :)

For example, in international airport Dubai (DXB) I only walked from one exit to another for about an hour :))) This was very unexpected. I could not even imagine that the airport could be SO gigantic. It’s good that my transfer took several hours! It turned out that on the way there we were simply unlucky with the departure of the arriving plane and the departure of the departing plane from the transfer. They ended up at different ends of a huge airport, built in the shape of a long sausage :)

This is what the airport looks like:

On the way back the transfer was only 45 minutes. And I thought that everything was lost :) As a result, on the way back, they didn’t even take us off the plane! We just sat and waited for 45 minutes until the plane was refueled and additional passengers were brought on board. Apparently, the airline knew that we would not have time to change planes during the transfer :) In general, also look carefully at the size of the airports when choosing long transfers.

In Tallinn, for example, I managed to change trains in half an hour, taking into account passport control :)

5. It varies. Lateness and delays.

However, in the same Tallinn I had a 20-minute transfer. And I didn't have time anymore :)

But my ticket was sold for both flight legs of the same airline - in this case, Estonian Air. And both flight legs were sold as part of a single ticket. This means that the airline is responsible for my connection, and if I don’t make it in time, then by law they... must come up with something to solve the current situation :) I was checked in for the next flight in the same direction, departing 2 hours later , and were given a food voucher worth 10 euros.

There are different coupons, for example:

Photo sources: vm.ru and ru-travel.lj.ru

If I was flying in the evening, and the next flight was only in the morning, then I would be provided with a hotel. These are the rules in the European Union.

If you have a short layover in a non-EU country and you're worried you might miss it, then before (or after) purchasing, look for something like "[Country] flight delay policies." All countries in the world should have regulations describing the behavior of airlines in such cases.

In general, if one company sold you single ticket with a short transfer, and you did not have time to transfer during this time, then you must be transferred to the next flight and this is considered as a flight delay due to the fault of the airline.

If you bought two separate tickets, then you are responsible for the transfer yourself. This means that if you don’t have time, you will buy new ticket at your own expense.

If you bought one ticket, and at the same time two flight legs are carried out different airlines, then there are already discrepancies here.

How do you know if the airline is responsible for the transfer or if all the risks are on you?

This is the most hidden information on the Internet, but I’ll tell you especially for you. It's actually simple:
The airline under whose code the ticket was issued is responsible. If the codes are different, then the responsibility is on you.

Airlines can be completely different, but they can be part of the same aviation alliance and there can be a special codeshare agreement between them. This means that they can fly on different flights under the code of the airline that sold the ticket (even if in fact the flight is operated by another airline).

As an example, I found a copy of a real ticket on the Internet. Here is an example of such a ticket:

Three airlines are participating! FlyBe, FinnAir, Bangkok Airways - as many as 2 transfers in each direction.

But pay attention to the Flight column - “AY ****” is written everywhere there. "AY" is the airline code. In this example, FinnAir is responsible for all connections and flights.

If the codes were different, then the responsibility would already lie with the passenger. For example, the first flight would have code SU2401, and the next one AY2502 - then the connection between these flights would be your concern.

6. Other

At the very beginning I wrote: "... so that you do not accidentally leave the airport." So, if you accidentally did not make a transfer, but left the airport, then do not despair.

Firstly, if you cannot leave the airport for visa reasons, then they will not let you out :) In this case, they will politely tell you where to go to get to the transfer.

If you have a visa and you can get out... and at the same time you got out, but didn’t want to... then you can always and easily come back with a ticket or boarding pass. You just need to go through security again.

7. Transfers with visas.

Not everywhere you can make a transfer without thinking about anything.

For example, in Australia, the USA or Canada, in order to make a transfer even at airports with a transit zone, you still need to get a visa! Yes, they even have a special transit visa for these cases. And for such a visa you also need to collect documents and spend money on its registration.

Take into account such nuances and always check whether the transit country requires a transit visa.

On the other hand, in some countries where you need to obtain a visa, you can not only make visa-free transit at the airport (as in EU countries with airports that have a transit zone), but you can even get the right to free visa-free transit for 2-3 days!

Such rules for visa-free 2- or 3-day transit exist, for example, in many major cities China and Singapore. Thus, when flying through them to a third country, you can visit new places completely free of charge and without any hassles. But in such cases, it is transit somewhere further that is taken into account. If the ticket is round-trip, for example, Moscow-Singapore-Moscow, then you will no longer be allowed in without a visa.

About baggage on transfers I'll tell you separately. Otherwise there is already too much information for one article :)

If you have questions, objections or additions, I will be glad to see them in the comments. Your comments will be especially useful if I made a mistake somewhere. Yes, I'm not perfect :)

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for novice travelers;
for those who encountered a transit flight for the first time;
for those who are worried that they may not have enough time for a transplant;

What type of transplant do I have?

The first thing to figure out when faced with a transit flight is what type of transfer you will have.

Transits are different. For example, you may have single ticket when the entire flight (including transfers) is served by one airline. This is the most convenient option, since the carrier in this case is responsible for delivering the passenger to his destination. And if, say, the flight was delayed on the first segment and you did not make it to the second segment, then you will be required to be put on another plane of the same company. If the transfer time exceeds 8 hours, some carriers (for example, Emirates and Qatar Airways) provide passengers with hotel rooms. Your luggage will also be checked in and delivered to your final destination. Additionally, you do not need to register with such a ticket.

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Another option is the so-called "code sharing", when you buy a single ticket from one carrier, but fly part of the way on a partner company’s plane. In this case, you will also be checked in with your luggage to your destination and a transfer will be arranged for you. The only difference is that in case of unforeseen situations (damage/loss of luggage, etc.), all claims must be submitted to the partner company. Please note: for this type of flight, the name of the additional carrier may not be indicated on the ticket.

There is also such a thing as interline agreement- an agreement between airlines in which one carrier recognizes the tickets of another. That is, one company can sell you tickets to another. The point is that this method allows you to buy a single ticket for more favorable price than if you bought several individual ones. There are often special fares on these flights.

Important! Tickets of this type always indicate all carrier companies. You will also be checked in for your baggage before the end of the flight, but you need to request this separately. Sometimes you need to get a ticket for the next leg of the journey when transferring - this is also worth keeping in mind.

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Well, the last option is several separate tickets. Many consider it the most inconvenient, since in this case you will have to pick up and re-check in your luggage at the transfer point, as well as re-check in for the next leg of the route. If you miss your flight, you will most likely need to buy a new ticket. And the price of such a combined flight is often higher than in other cases. Therefore, if you nevertheless decide to fly this way, make sure that you have plenty of time for the transfer (it makes sense to play it safe and fly from the transfer point the next day).

But what to do with low-cost airlines? Let’s make it clear right away – low-cost airlines, in principle, do not have transfers. The routes that aggregator sites, including TripMyDream, offer you, are routes consisting of two or more separate flights. Therefore, in the case of low-cost flights, all responsibility for the safety of your luggage, and your arrival at your destination, is solely yours.

Transit visa. When is it needed?

We warn you right away - this point must be clarified before purchasing tickets. Typically, a transit visa is not needed if your next flight departs from the same airport and terminal you arrived at and if you do not need to claim luggage. Then you just wait for the next plane in the transit area of the airport, without going through immigration control.

But if we're talking about about transplantation in the UK, be on the lookout. Very often, travelers, tempted by low prices, buy air tickets with a transfer in London. For example, Ryanair always has a lot of flight offers to different cities Europe's most low prices namely with transfers in Stansted or Luton, and then they are simply not allowed on the flight due to the lack of a transit visa.

But a transit visa is issued if:

You are flying with a transfer and need to change airport.
When transferring, you need to change the terminal, and to do this, go out into the city (the departure terminal is located in a different area, for example).
You need to make two or more transfers in the Schengen area. In this case, a transit visa is issued at the embassy of the first country.
Your transfer will take place in the UK (provided it lasts 24-48 hours). Then you need to apply for a Visitor in transit Visa in advance. But if the transfer lasts more than 48 hours, you will need a regular Transit Visa.
You are flying on two different tickets (say, from to and from London to). Then you need a visa to claim your luggage and check in for your next flight.

Important! Some countries (for example, and) require a transit visa even just to stay at the airport in the transit zone.

Luggage is a different story, since it is received after passing through immigration control. Therefore, make sure that your suitcases are checked until the end of the trip, and that you yourself have the right to stay in the connecting country without a visa.

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Another important nuance concerns the transfer zones themselves. Firstly, not all airports have them. Secondly, they do not always work 24/7; if you arrive late in the evening and fly out in the morning, and the airport is not open at night, you will have to take care of a place to stay overnight and arrange Schengen transit in advance. This is the most inconvenient option, so think through your plan of action in advance so that you don’t have to huddle on a bench later.

I arrived at my transfer airport. What's next?

If you are flying with a transfer for the first time, then the main rule is keep calm and carry on. Don’t be nervous, your gate and plane won’t go anywhere and you’ll fly on calmly, don’t even doubt it!

So, you have arrived at your transfer point. What's next? Firstly, you should always have your tickets and documents with you so that you can check the data on them at any time (flight departure time, gate, terminal, etc.) with the airport information board and present it without delay before boarding.

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If you are flying on a single ticket, upon arrival at the connecting airport, follow the signs marked “Transfer” / “Transit” - using them you can easily find the transit area, where you will wait for the next flight. Immediately find your flight on the information board and check the departure time, gate number and other information (sometimes it may change). We also advise you to immediately find your gate so that you know where you will have to go to board, and only then go for a walk around the airport.

Please note that if you are flying to a Schengen country, you will need to go through passport control immediately upon arrival. Those who fly with two separate tickets will have to go through a similar procedure, since in this case you are not included in the category of transit passengers. Upon arrival, you will need to collect your luggage, proceed to the check-in counters (signage to help you!) and re-check in by re-checking your luggage.

Stop. Should I pick up my luggage or will it be delivered?

It depends on the type of ticket. If it's a single ticket, then you can check your luggage to your final destination and not worry about it at all. But if you need to change airports during a transfer, you may need to pick up and check in your luggage again, even with a single ticket. Therefore, be sure to check this at baggage check-in.

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Long transfer. Things to do?

If your transfer takes at most 3-4 hours, you can safely skip this point. But it happens that you have to wait quite a long time for the next flight. If you have the opportunity to go to the city and the airport itself is not so far from it, go for a walk. The best way There's no way to pass the time. Make a trip plan in advance with a list of places you want to see, and calculate how much time it will take you to get from the airport to the city and back, plus the time you spend in the city, and add another half hour to be sure. To be sure!

Although a flight with a transfer is less comfortable than a direct flight, the ticket is always cheaper. If waiting a few hours in the waiting room is not a problem for you, it is better to agree to such a comparative inconvenience as a transfer at the airport, but the money saved can then be spent on buying souvenirs or visiting a couple of additional attractions. We will tell you how a flight with a transfer works, and also give some useful recommendations.

The essence of an air transfer is simple: from the starting point you fly to a transit point, and after some time (it can range from a couple of hours to several days) you go directly to your destination. Moreover, it is interesting that geographically the transfer point may not be located along the route between points A and B, but somewhere off to the side. Also be careful when booking: the cheapest routes usually include up to several transfers.

Flight with transfer – more cheap way get to your destination

It is better to avoid a route that involves a transfer of less than an hour, especially at large airports with several terminals. Firstly, travel to air transport largely depends on a lot of third-party factors: weather, wind direction and speed, the work of dispatchers in the end, and so on. A flight delay is a common occurrence, so you simply may not be able to catch the second flight, and airlines, as a rule, in such cases (since they are considered to be the fault of the passenger) do not refund money for the ticket. Secondly, if the airport consists of several terminals, you may not have time to get to the desired gate, especially if it is located in another building. The optimal time for a safe transfer is 2.5-3 hours.

Please read the information about your flight carefully. You should not assume that transfers from plane to plane always take place at the same airport. Situations often occur, mostly in Europe and Asia, when you arrive in one air harbor, and the second plane takes off from another. It is noteworthy that such transfers usually take longer, but the road does not take into account possible traffic jams or the time required to wait public transport. In addition, in this case, you will have to pick up your luggage yourself and check it back at another airport.

Note! you need to have time to re-register for new flight and check your luggage a maximum of 40 minutes before the departure time of the plane.

If you have a long transfer at night, consider in advance where you will spend your waiting hours. Not every airport, namely in the transit zone, has hotels for passengers, especially if the terminal is small. Most likely, after spending the whole night on a chair in the waiting room, you will never want to fly with a transfer again in your life, especially with one like this. If a transfer is unavoidable, make sure you get a visa in advance so you can leave the airport and spend the night in a hotel or hostel.

To avoid having to spend the night in the waiting room, worry about your visa in advance

Check in advance whether you need a transit visa, how to apply for it, and how much it costs. It is much better to spend time usefully than wandering aimlessly around the airport or surfing the Internet through Airport Wi-Fi. If time permits, go on a tour or just walk around the city.

How to get out into the city if you are flying with a transfer?

Many passengers are concerned about the following question: “Is it possible to leave the airport during a transfer?” Of course, no one can oppress your rights. And if you take care of a transit visa in advance (in those countries for which it must be obtained in advance), you will be able to easily get to know the city.

To avoid ending up in an offensive situation, start preparing for your flight in advance. Do the following:

Check to see if a transit visa is required in the country where you will be transferring.
Study the airport map and the city map, make a route. For example: first you will pick up your luggage at this place (if provided), then leave it in the storage room here, affix your visa Here(in countries where it does not need to be opened in advance), go to the bus stop here and then explore these sights and return to such and such time back to the airport.

If you have a long layover, use this opportunity to get to know the city

In countries such as Türkiye or Egypt, there are no problems with obtaining a transit visa. You just need to go to the required window with the “Visa” sign, pay the tariff and give your passport for stamping.

Note! If you have a layover (and in some cases there are more than one) in Canada, the United States or Schengen countries, a transit visa must be issued in advance at the embassy of the country where you will have a layover.