Staying Entertained During Long Layovers

The idea of sitting around an airport for longer than a few hours is not appealing to anyone. Most people imagine themselves sitting in an uncomfortable seat while waiting for their flight to arrive. It usually consists of flipping through endless magazines and trying not to look at the clock. Thankfully, layovers do not have to be terrible. It can be the beginning of an amazing trip.

The usual ways people kill time are by binging a show or reading a book. These activities can help the time go by faster, but they can become boring or it might be too hard to focus. This technique might last for a few hours, but, ultimately, it’s better to have other, more active options.

Being active makes time go by faster. The best way to spend a layover is to explore the local city. Plan ahead and see if there are tours available that leave from the airport. If not, plan your own tour and explore the city. This will make time fly by, but keep an eye on the time and don’t miss your flight. If it’s a city you’ve never been to before, you might want to visit too many places for the allotted time. Keep to a schedule and enjoy what you can with the time you have.

Another great option is to work out. Breaking a sweat is good for the body and can help distract you from your wait. You can take a quick trip to a local gym and use the facilities.