All Entries in the "airport" Category
Copenhagen Layover
If you’re stuck on a layover at the Copenhagen Airport, CPN, (Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup), there’s plenty to do to keep you busy, inside and outside the airport. The airport is a hub for Scandinavian Airlines. Located just five miles south of Copenhagen city center, it is a great place to get out of the airport [...]
Hong Kong Layover
Stuck on a Hong Kong layover? The Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is located roughly 25 miles from downtown Hong Kong which makes the city accessible only for those on long layovers. If you’re trying to determine whether you can leave the airport during your Hong Kong layover, click here for useful tips. If you [...]
New Maldives VIP Airport Lounge
You know you have it made when you wait for a seaplane to pick you up from a luxury VIP lounge in the Maldives. While many booked holidays in Maldives will come with a complimentary Airport Lounge access, in 2011, a new VIP lounge opened for travelers staying at Hilton Maldives/Iru Fushi Resort & Spa, [...]
Layover Guide To Saint Petersburg, Russia
Stuck on a Russia layover at the Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg (LED)? The airport is has two terminals – Pulkovo 1 for domestic flights and Pulkovo 2 for international flights, and is located roughly 12 miles from downtown Saint Petersburg which makes the city an accessible destination for those on long layovers. If you’re [...]
Can I Leave The Airport During A Layover?
A lot of people want to know: how do you know when you can leave the airport on a layover? For most layovers, you can leave the transit area in between flights, as long as you go through customs and immigration on the way out, and of course you’ll have to pass through security again [...]
Stars Spotting Stars At The Airport
It’s not just us non-celebrities who are star struck when we spot a celebrity at the airport. Denise Richards got excited when she ran into John Stamos while waiting for her flight. “Look who I ran into at the airport looking for his gate!” the reality star Tweeted. “@JohnStamos great seeing u babe!” She then [...]
Philly Airport Will Get $5.2B Expansion
Looks like the Philly airport will be getting a major facelift, to the tune of 5.2 billion dollars. The Philadelphia International Airport, one of the busiest in the country, will be adding on to its existing structures in order to help alleviate the traffic, congestion and delays. According to the AP: The long-discussed and controversial [...]
Best Welcome Home: Heathrow Terminal
T-Mobile’s Life’s For Sharing brought us a welcome home to remember. The video, which has already gotten over 3.5 million hits on YouTube, features a group of singers serenading passengers coming home at London’s Heathrow Terminal 5. The musical video has also caught on in the celebrity realm. Actress Olivia Wilde Tweeted the video out [...]
Maria Menounos Tries Out Napcab During Her Munich Layover
The multi-talented Maria Menounos is always on the road, jet-setting around the world. And how did the TV actress and host get her beauty rest while on an 8-hour layover at the Munich airport in Germany? “wait??napcabs?is that what I think it is??where is that?” the star Tweeted to one of her many fans. With [...]
World’s Best Airport Hotels
Overnight layovers are not a whole lot of fun, unless you can land yourself at a pretty sweet airport hotel. Hotelclub put together a great list of the top 9 airport hotels in the world. These overnight plush pads can turn any dreaded layover into a mini vacation. Leading the list is the Pan Pacific [...]
Layover At Seoul-Gimpo Airport, South Korea
Stuck on a layover at Seoul-Gimpo Airport (GMP) in Seoul, Korea? The Seoul-Gimpo Airport is one of two main airports in Seoul (the other being the Incheon International Airport – the Layover Guide for Incheon can be found here). The Seoul-Gimpo airport is located approximately 11 miles from Seoul’s city center, which makes it an [...]
Layover In Venice, Italy
Stuck on a layover at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy? As far as layovers go, you’re in a good spot. Built entirely on water, Venice is one of Italy’s most popular cities and is located just 7.5 miles (12 km) from the airport (even less by boat), making it easily accessible for those [...]
Roundup: ‘Star’ Filled Skies
Celebrities are taking to the friendly (or in many cases, not so friendly) skies… And just when you thought that you were the only ones that have to deal with the inconveniences of traveling, Layover Guide brings you this week’s round-up in celebrity flying rantings: Cheryl Burke – Landed safe and sound in Tampa! Feel [...]
Layover at Kansai International Airport, Japan (KIX)
Stuck on a layover at Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan? The airport was ranked #6 in the top ten airports in the world with many amenities to keep a waiting passenger entertained. The airport is located 24 miles from Osaka Station, which makes it an accessible destination only for those stuck on rather long [...]
Layover In Sri Lanka
Stuck on a layover at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Sri Lanka? This airport is Sri Lanka’s only international airport and is the hub of SriLankan Airlines. The Bandaranaike airport is located roughly 22 miles from Colombo which makes the city an accessible destination for those stuck on a long layover. If you’re trying to [...]
