Your luggage has been checked, boarding card issued and you’ve just passed the security check. If you find yourself sitting and looking at the departure screen for quite some time, you might want to check out our Top Ten list of different ways to kill time at the airport and when you are in-between flights during your journey.
Your luggage has been checked, boarding card issued and you’ve just passed the security check. If you find yourself sitting and looking at the departure scre... more
1
Look Around the Airport and out the Window
Perhaps it is not the most exciting thing to do but we guarantee that looking at airplanes setting off can be quite interesting. Airports can also be full of amusement so don’t be afraid to take pictures and join thousands of other bored travellers on Twitter and Instagram. Remember to add: #airport, #getmeoutofhere or #instagood if the picture is particularly good.
Time you could spend on this? 1.5h
2
Window Shop
Check out what the airport shops have to offer. Look around the beauty department and smell some perfume or try the most expensive moisturiser they have. Go around different shops and try on clothes you wouldn’t normally look at. And don’t worry too much about what the shop assistant is thinking; will you see them ever again?
Time you could spend on this? Up to 2h
3
Go for a Meal
We’re not talking about grabbing a quick sandwich. It might not be one of the cheapest options; we all know that food prices can double at the airport but sitting down at the restaurant with a good magazine can definitely kill some time.
Time you could spend on this? Up to 2h
4
Exercise
After that delicious meal you might want to burn some calories. Some airports offer gym services but power walking around mile long terminals will do the job. Remember you will also be sitting on the plane so it might be the last opportunity to stretch your legs.
Time you could spend on this? 45min but depending on the size of the airport
5
Listen to Music
Your mp3 player can be a life saver. Make sure you load plenty of new music and you’re ready to go. You can also listen to some pre-prepared Travel Playlists available on-line.
6
Answer e-mail and surf the web
Answer e-mail and surf the web – many of us use smartphones and tablets and there are many wi-fi hotpots at the airport you can connect to. There are always some flagged emails you meant to answer a while ago and waiting for your departure is the perfect occasion to reply to at least some of them. You can also look around for an internet café, where you can also grab something to eat or drink.
Time you could spend on this? Up to 2.5h
7
Meditate and chill out
Airports can be full of noise and stressed travellers running late for their flight. Look around you and find a quite spot where you can be by yourself. Many airports have chapels where you can spend some time in silence before taking off.
Benefits? It refreshes your mind, calms you down and prepares you for a long flight.
Time you could spend on this? Up to 45min
8
Stay in a hotel
You might want to consider staying at the hotel when the break in-between your flights is few hours long. Waiting around the airport can be tiring and there is no better way to relax than in a cosy hotel room. You will find many great hotels at Stansted airport or any other location you find yourself at. Remember to order a wakeup call so you don’t miss you flight.
Time you could spend on this? Up to 12h
9
Treat yourself
We all know what flying can do to our skin. A break in-between flights might be a perfect occasion for a quick SPA treatment, manicure or massage.
Time you could spend on this? Up to 2h
10
Take a day trip
how about leaving your luggage behind and escaping the airport for a while. You might be surprised by how many interesting things there are to discover in nearly by cities and towns. Make sure you plan ahead and come back to the airport timewith enough time to catch your flight.
Time you could spend on this? Up to 8h
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