{"id":59571,"date":"2026-04-27T17:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/stopover-naykrashi-mista-ta-aviakompamii\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T19:20:13","slug":"stopover-naykrashi-mista-ta-aviakompamii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/en\/stopover-naykrashi-mista-ta-aviakompamii\/","title":{"rendered":"The best cities for a stopover \u2013 what to do in 24 hours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Stopover – the best cities and airlines that offer stopovers in Europe and Asia, free hotels and tours during a stopover.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A stopover is the perfect opportunity to add extra experiences to your journey during a transit layover. Instead of spending a long time at the airport, you can see a new city, go on tours, taste the flavors of a new country, and even spend the night in a hotel paid for by the airline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From my own experience, I share information about stopovers in Istanbul, Amsterdam, Paris, Lisbon<\/strong> and in Iceland<\/strong> – how to use the service, the airlines that offer it, and how to best spend your time in these places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a stopover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stopover<\/strong> is an intermediate stop at an airport for more than 24 hours, during which you can explore a new city. You can do this at your own expense or use a “stopover” offer from an airline. Many carriers offer tours for their passengers during stopovers. Some even offer not only a free opportunity to make a stop in a transit city but also provide free accommodation in a hotel for 1-2 nights. Most airlines offer a 24-hour free stopover. But there are also those who offer from one to seven days of free stay in the country between flights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A transfer is no more than a connection between flights. For domestic flights, you need 45-50 minutes for a connection, and for international flights, it’s better to allow 90 minutes, if not more. And often airlines set a lower price for flights if you choose a longer layover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main difference between transit and stopover is the amount of time<\/strong> you spend between flights. The duration of stopovers is usually from 20 hours to 3 days, but can be longer. Most of the time, if tickets are available for your desired date, this arrangement is free for the passenger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To arrange a stopover, you first need to come up with a route\u2014where exactly you plan to fly. Then choose an airline that offers this service, go to its website, and select booking through a multi-city route (multiply rout or multy city<\/strong>). However, some airlines sometimes charge a small fee for their services. For example, airlines do not store baggage during a stopover. Suitcases can be left in the airport luggage storage for an additional fee or taken with you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about visas for stopovers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regarding visas, Ukrainians do not need them in European countries to leave the airport and explore a new city. In addition, in many cities in Asia, there is free stay from 24 to 96 hours as part of a transit trip. You can check visa requirements during transit on the website of the International Air Transport Association www.iatatravelcentre.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best cities for a stopover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The company Nerflight made a complete list of the best cities for a stopover, with information about transport to the airport, its cost, and the time required to reach the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the latest data for 2025 from Stasher, the best cities for a stopover in Europe are:
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Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Istanbul<\/strong> is one of the best cities for a stopover. No visa is required to visit, and Istanbul has affordable prices for tours, transport, and restaurant food. Moreover, the main attractions are close to each other\u2014you can see a lot in 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airline:<\/strong> Turkish Airlines<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stopover terms:<\/strong> Your stop must last more than 20 hours. You can also qualify for free accommodation in Istanbul<\/a> if you are traveling in business or economy class. You can use the free accommodation service in a 4-5* hotel in Istanbul during your stopover. Also, for Turkish Airlines passengers traveling via Istanbul airport with a layover from 6 to 24 hours<\/strong>, the airline organizes, as part of the stopover program, TourIstanbul<\/strong>\u2014free tours with a guide. To participate in the tour, after passing through passport and customs control, go to the registration desk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No registration or booking is required to participate in the free tour. Tours are held daily from 8:30 to 12:00, 8:30 to 15:00, 8:30 to 18:00, 12:00 to 18:00, 16:00 to 21:30, and from 18:30 to 23:00. You simply need to choose the time that matches your flight arrival. Also, the tour includes the opportunity to taste Ottoman cuisine for free<\/strong>, and museum visits included in the tour are also free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During one trip, passengers can use either the accommodation service<\/strong> or the TourIstanbul service<\/strong>. For complete information, visit www.turkishairlines.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n