Transit visa rules and layover guides for the world’s busiest connecting airports. Check if you need a transit visa, where to sleep, and what to do on your layover.https://flytransit.co/https://flytransit.co/blog/schengen-airport-transit-visa/https://flytransit.co/blog/schengen-airport-transit-visa/Who needs a Schengen airport transit visa to change planes in Europe, the common exemptions, national lists, and how to apply.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/uk-transit-visa-guide/https://flytransit.co/blog/uk-transit-visa-guide/Do you need a UK transit visa to change planes at Heathrow? DATV vs Visitor in Transit visa vs ETA, who is exempt, and how to avoid problems.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/minimum-connection-time-guide/https://flytransit.co/blog/minimum-connection-time-guide/Is a 1-hour layover enough? How minimum connection times work, realistic layover lengths for domestic, international and self-transfer connections.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/airside-vs-landside-transit/https://flytransit.co/blog/airside-vs-landside-transit/Airside or landside decides whether you need a visa on a layover. Here is what each means, and the five situations that force you landside without warning.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/missed-connecting-flight/https://flytransit.co/blog/missed-connecting-flight/What to do if you miss a connecting flight: one ticket vs separate tickets, rebooking, hotels, meals and EU261/UK261 compensation explained.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/how-to-check-transit-visa/https://flytransit.co/blog/how-to-check-transit-visa/A 5-minute method to check transit visa rules for any connecting flight, using the same database airlines use at check-in.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/self-transfer-flights-guide/https://flytransit.co/blog/self-transfer-flights-guide/Self-transfer flights can save money, but you must collect bags, re-check in and may need a visa. Here’s how to book them safely.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/sleeping-at-airports-guide/https://flytransit.co/blog/sleeping-at-airports-guide/Overnight layover? Compare airside transit hotels, sleep pods, lounges and free quiet zones, plus tips to sleep safely and wake up on time.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/airport-lounge-access-guide/https://flytransit.co/blog/airport-lounge-access-guide/Seven ways to get into airport lounges on a layover: day passes, lounge memberships, credit cards, airline status and more, and when each is worth it.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/free-stopover-programs/https://flytransit.co/blog/free-stopover-programs/Airlines that let you add a free stopover or give free transit hotels and city tours on long layovers: Icelandair, TAP, Turkish, Etihad and more.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/long-layover-ideas/https://flytransit.co/blog/long-layover-ideas/Turn a long layover into a highlight. Hour-by-hour plans, the rule for when to leave the airport, and what to check first.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://flytransit.co/blog/duty-free-liquids-connecting-flights/https://flytransit.co/blog/duty-free-liquids-connecting-flights/Why duty-free liquids get confiscated at transfer security, how sealed STEB bags work, and the safest way to carry alcohol, perfume and cosmetics.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT