{"id":100047,"date":"2016-11-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/free-international-layovers-wonderful-layover-cities-to-explore\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:53:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:53:53","slug":"free-international-layovers-wonderful-layover-cities-to-explore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/free-international-layovers-wonderful-layover-cities-to-explore\/","title":{"rendered":"Free International Layovers In These Wonderful Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Get two destinations for the price of one when you book a layover in these fascinating cities. Discover your own journey within a journey when you choose these layover hubs.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the difference between a layover and a stopover?<\/h2>\n<p>A layover is a connection point between cities which lasts from 30 minutes to 23 hours, where as a stopover is longer than 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended when undertaking a layover:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Double check visa requirements for your transit city before booking your flights.<\/p>\n<p>Check your hand luggage into left luggage to make life easier, there&#8217;s nothing worse than lugging a heavy shoulder bag around a new city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to search layover options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the Travelstart homepage select the &#8220;Multi-city&#8221; option:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-09-at-12.34.58-PM.png\" alt=\"multi-city booking Travelstart\" width=\"780\" height=\"266\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>A Singapore Fling<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/singapore.jpeg\" alt=\"singapore stopovers\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Voted the world&#8217;s best airport for the 4th consecutive year in a row this year, Changi Airport rolls out the red carpet for travellers with a little time on their hands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much time do I need exactly?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your layover period is at least 5 and a half hours and less than 24, and your flight schedule fits in with the Changi Airport tour timing requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where do I sign up?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Terminal 2, sign up is near the escalators to North Arrival Immigration and Skytrain station at Transit Mall North, Level 2 (Near Transfer Lounge E).<\/p>\n<p>For Terminal 3, sign up is next to Transfer Lounge B at Transit Mall North, level 2.<\/p>\n<p>If in Terminal 1, it is necessary to transfer to Terminal 2 to register.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important to note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Changi Airport transit passengers are allowed to enter and exit Singapore once during their layover period, as per guidelines stipulated by Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. Passengers are not able to join more than 1 tour as it will involve entering and exiting Singapore more than once.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much does it cost?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do I get to see?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-46982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/singapore-1024x683-780x520-1.jpg\" alt=\"singapore unsplash\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll take in classic Singapore landmarks such as Gardens by the Bay, the Esplanade, and Marina Bay Waterfront among others. Don&#8217;t forget to sample a Singapore classic- fried carrot cake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Not enough time to qualify for the tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Never fear, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy a relaxing walk in the butterfly garden or any of the other 4 gardens, take in a free movie at one of the three 24 hour cinemas available or do some shopping and get a free token to go on a ride on the world&#8217;s tallest slide when you make a purchase of $10.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do South Africans need a visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visa-free for 30 days<br \/>\nFind out more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/singapore\/flights\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Get your very own personalised travel buddy in Iceland with Icelandair<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iceland-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"iceland-stopovers\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The original stopover destination airline, Icelandair began promoting Iceland as the perfect stopover spot in the 60&#8217;s. Icelandair&#8217;s latest brain child is its buddy system whereby Icelandair transatlantic travellers can book a buddy to show them around Reykjavic. The airline will match you with a buddy who shares your interests (whether that be adventure\/ food\/ shopping etc) and for one day you will have an Icelandic local to show you their country\/ city for free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good to know:<\/strong> You can book your very own Stopover buddy for one day for free until March 31 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> It is free to book the Stopover Buddy for one day (there are limited numbers available each day), but activity and food expenses will need to be covered.<\/p>\n<p>Book your buddy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.icelandair.co.uk\/stopover-buddy\/request\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do South Africans need a visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, a Schengen visa is required.<\/p>\n<h2>Turkish Airline&#8217;s Free Tour of Istanbul<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istanbul.jpeg\" alt=\"istanbul-stopovers\" width=\"520\" height=\"780\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/istanbul-earrings.jpeg\" alt=\"istanbul-earrings-stopovers\" width=\"780\" height=\"518\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Good to know:<\/strong><br \/>\nNo pre-booking required<br \/>\nTours accompanied by an English speaking guide take place each day from 08:30-11:00, 09:00-15:00, 09:00-18:00, 12:00-18:00 and 16:00-21:00.<br \/>\nFind out more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turkishairlines.com\/en-int\/corporate\/announcements\/announcement\/free-tours-of-istanbul-for-turkish-airlines-transfer-passengers\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Visa requirements for South Africans?<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can easily get an e-visa for free, apply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evisa.gov.tr\/en\/apply\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> free<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Book a flight, Economy or Business, with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airlines\/turkish-airlines\"><span class=\"s1\">Turkish Airlines<\/span><\/a>. Just ensure you\u2019re\u00a0travelling from one international location to another with a connection at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/istanbul\/flights\"><span class=\"s1\">Istanbul Atat\u00fcrk Airport<\/span><\/a>. Both legs of the flight must be operated by Turkish Airlines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>How long do I need?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Your transit time in Istanbul may not exceed 24 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Tech-savvy Seoul<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/seoul-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"seoul stopovers\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Old meets new in this fascinating fast-paced city. The good news is that South Africans enjoy 30 days visa free entry in South Korea and if you choose awarded Incheon Airport as a layover destination there are a wide range of tours from which to choose. The Incheon City tour lasts 3.5 hours and culminates in a stop at Shimpo Market in Downtown Incheon. The Temple Tour is another great option (you\u2019ll need at least 6 hours to qualify for the layover tours and some are longer than others so make sure you have plenty of time to make your connecting flight).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Visa:<\/strong> visa free for 30 days<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $10<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can register for the tour of your choice at the main\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.airport.kr\/iiacms\/pageWork.iia?_scode=C1202020600\"><span class=\"s1\">Transit Tour main desk<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in immigration section B, near the KoreanAir desk, 2nd floor of the passenger terminal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Travelling in Asia? Book your flight with Korean Air <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airlines\/korean-air\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Discover Doha when you fly with Qatar Airways<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/doha.jpeg\" alt=\"doha\" width=\"780\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority\u00a0offer a complimentary 3 hour tour of Doha which visits four key landmarks, namely the Souq Waqif for jewels, spices and traditional art, the beautiful Museum of Islamic Art (set by a seaside park), the Pearl-Qatar, (shops and restaurants galore) and the Katara Cultural Village. A bonus is that you don\u2019t have to pre-book. You\u2019ll get an English speaking guide and a free bottle of mineral water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>How do I qualify?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tours are available to anyone arriving between 4:00AM-7:00 PM with the minimum layover time. Further tour details\u00a0can be found\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.qatarairways.com\/global\/en\/offers\/doha-city-tour.page\"><span class=\"s1\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">See the tour times below:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Shot-2016-11-09-at-12.16.39-PM.png\" alt=\"qatar airways tour times layover\" width=\"780\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>How do I sign up?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Head to the Doha City Tour desk on arrival, which you can find at the beginning of Concourse B in between the Mont Blanc and WH Smith shops<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Qatar Airways flies directly to Durban.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Book your flight with Qatar Airways <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/airlines\/qatar-airways\">here<\/a>, and take advantageous of our Worldwide Flights Sale on right now!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Plus check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/airport-freebies\/\">Airport Freebies In Top Airports Worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get two destinations for the price of one when you book a layover in these fascinating cities. 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