Travel tips · 5–7 min

Overnight Layover: Sleep in the Airport or Go to the City?

How to decide and where to spend the night comfortably between flights.

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Stay in the Airport

If the layover is less than 6-7 hours, there is no point in going to the city — you will spend time and money on a taxi, and won't really have time to sleep. Look for Rest Zones, capsule hotels inside the terminal, or just quiet gates with no flights.

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Go to a Hotel

If the layover is 8+ hours and it's night. A full sleep in a bed is worth the cost. Choose hotels with a shuttle near the airport.

Hacks for Sleeping in the Terminal

  • Take a sleep mask and earplugs.
  • Warm clothes are mandatory (air conditioners work at full power at night).
  • Watch your belongings: use your backpack as a pillow or strap it to yourself.
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