Safety First: Layover Security Tips

Safety at a glance

Stay in busy areas, protect documents, and keep a buffer for returns.

Street smarts

• Busy, central areas in daylight beat quiet side streets.
• Split cards/cash in two places; carry a photocopy of your passport.
• Phones: use a lanyard or keep it pocketed; watch for pickpockets in crowds.

Transport

• Use licensed taxis/apps; avoid unmarked cars.
• At night or with luggage, choose car over long walks if time/budget allows.
• Know your return route before you leave the airport.

Health and timing

• Stay hydrated; airports/cities can be dry or hot.
• Jet lag? Keep walks short and meals light.
• Leave early: back at the airport 3h before long-haul, 2h short-haul unless local rules demand more.

Documents and connectivity

• Keep boarding pass/ID in a zipper pocket; take a photo of them.
• Use an eSIM or offline maps to avoid getting lost.