Stopover Guides

Maximise your time during a layover with our stopover guides. From exploring nearby cities to finding the best airport hotels, these tips help you turn waiting time into a memorable experience. Check below for recommendations on making the most of your stopovers.

Manhattan in New York, USA

The Ultimate New York (JFK) Stopover Guide

New York is the largest city in the United States and home to three major airports, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The city that never sleeps is an important financial hub and a hugely popular tourist destination, so it’s no surprise that it’s a hub for all three major U.S. legacy carriers. Qantas … Continued

20 Feb 2020 Stopover Guides
Santiago, Chile

The Ultimate Santiago Stopover Guide

Santiago is the gateway between Australia and South America. All flights between the two continents arrive in Santiago, the Chilean hub of LATAM Airlines. So if you’re headed to South America, chances are you’ll have a Santiago stopover at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. Santiago is perhaps not the most exciting city in South America, but … Continued

21 Dec 2019 Stopover Guides
Manila Philippines

The Ultimate Manila Stopover Guide

Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila is the gateway to the Philippines and a hub for Philippine Airlines. The airport has come a long way in recent years, but frankly, it’s still not a great airport – especially if you have to change terminals. So, what should you know if you have a stopover in … Continued

13 Jul 2019 Stopover Guides
Fiji

The Ultimate Nadi Stopover Guide

Fiji is a popular destination for family holidays. If you’re flying with Fiji Airways to the United States, or perhaps somewhere in the Pacific, a Nadi stopover can also be a very pleasant way to break up the trip with some island time relaxation! Nadi is neither the capital of Fiji, nor the largest city … Continued

30 Jun 2019 Stopover Guides
Auckland New Zealand

The Ultimate Auckland Stopover Guide

Auckland is not only the main gateway to New Zealand, but also a common stopover point when flying with Air New Zealand between Australia and the Americas. Auckland is a cool city, and just on your doorstep you’ll have access to volcanoes, beaches, wineries, national parks and even sites from the Lord of the Rings … Continued

18 May 2019 Stopover Guides
Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Ultimate Sao Paulo Stopover Guide

If you’re visiting Brazil, you’ll almost certainly fly through Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport. It’s one of the largest airports in South America and a major hub for LATAM Airlines and Avianca Brazil. Sao Paulo also happens to be the largest city in the southern hemisphere, so you won’t be bored if you decide to … Continued

24 Apr 2019 Stopover Guides
Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Ultimate Sydney Stopover Guide

Do you have a Sydney stopover coming up? Australia’s largest city has plenty for visitors to see and do, and the airport is just a short train ride from the city centre. But if you’re just staying one night in Sydney between flights, there is also an increasingly large choice of airport hotels near both … Continued

LAX Airport

The Ultimate Los Angeles Stopover Guide

Los Angeles, California. It’s home to the glitz and glam of Hollywood, a short drive from Disneyland and the location of the largest international airport on the west coast of the United States. With 69% of flights from Australia to the US mainland arriving at Los Angeles International Airport, there’s a good chance you’ll be … Continued

Hamad International Airport, Doha

The Ultimate Doha Stopover Guide

Doha, Qatar. It’s home to Hamad International Airport, the megahub of Oneworld’s Qatar Airways. If you’re flying with Qatar Airways to pretty much anywhere, you’ll be passing through this airport. Hamad International Airport is a world-class airport – clean, modern and connecting through there is relatively easy. But if you find yourself with a Doha … Continued

Helsinki, Finland

The Ultimate Helsinki Stopover Guide

If you’re flying with Finnair to Europe, you’ll be travelling via Helsinki. The efficiency of Helsinki Airport makes it one of the best in Europe. In fact, Helsinki Airport’s Minimum Connect Times range from just 20 minutes for intra-Schengen connections, to 40 minutes when connecting from a long-haul international flight to any destination within Europe. … Continued

26 Nov 2018 Stopover Guides
Dubai, UAE.

The Ultimate Dubai Stopover Guide

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In aviation terms, it’s the centre of the world. One third of the world’s population lives within a 4 hour flight of Dubai International Airport, and two thirds live within 8 hours. It’s for this reason that Emirates has been able to create a super-hub in Dubai, connecting passengers flying to … Continued

28 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides