Have a long layover? THESE layover destinations are also popular tourist sites

Whenever we are flying internationally, we often have to make at least one pitstop is between. A long layover between two long flights can be very tiring. It is no wonder that so many of us hate layovers. Airports leave us deeply tired and exhausted, and waiting for the next flight to take off often fills us with a sense of unease. It might have crossed your mind to get out of the airport and see the city but more often than not, it’s not possible.  However, there are some destinations around the world where you are allowed to get out of the airport for a short while, and enjoy the city’s sights and sounds, before you board a flight again. Say goodbye to airport bars and restaurants, it’s time to get out of the airport during your layover and see the city for a few hours!

Singapore Changi Airport - Singapore

To see the city you will need a minimum of 5 hours. Take the Heritage Tour, which will show you colonial architecture and other cultural attractions of the city including Little India and Chinatown. You can also go on a City Sight Tour, which happens at night. Each tour will take up to 2.5 hours.

Incheon International Airport - Seoul

Seoul is one of the most exciting cities to see and you can pick any one of the 7 types of tours available here! The bookings can be made at the airport transit desk. Some of the attractions that you will explore here are centuries old temples, an abandoned gold mine, and palaces.

Taoyuan International Airport - Taipei

The city of Taipei offers a tour of the city if you are on a layover at the international airport. The booking for the tour is made on a first-come-first-serve basis. Some of the prominent destinations that you will see on tour are Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Zushi Temple, and Sanxia.

Ataturk International Airport - Istanbul

If you have a layover of more than six hours at Istanbul, then you should absolutely tour the city.. Turkey is a fascinating city, full of historical wonders. Don’t forget to visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Aya Triada Church, Grand Covered Bazaar, Serpentine Column, Topkapi Palace, and Taksim Square.

Narita International Airport - Tokyo

There are five different tours offered at the airport. You will be taken to visit Japanese temples, take a soulful trip to the countryside, eat Japanese food, and visit museums.