Search your airport, set your layover length, and get an instant yes or no with the real math on immigration, transit, and getting back in time.
How long passport control takes on arrival. Some transit passengers skip it; most can't.
Getting into the city and back, doubled. The round trip is what really eats your layover.
The time you need back at the airport to re-clear security and reach your gate.
Almost never. Between immigration, the round trip into the city, and getting back through security, a 2-hour layover leaves no usable time. Stay airside and relax in the terminal.
As a rule of thumb, you want at least 5 to 6 hours for a city close to its airport, and more if immigration or transit is slow. The calculator above gives you the exact math for your airport.
Often yes. Leaving the airport means legally entering the country, so you may need a transit or tourist visa depending on your nationality. Check the specific city guide before you plan to leave.
On most connections your checked bags are transferred automatically, so you leave with just your carry-on. If you have bags with you, luggage-storage services near the airport let you explore hands-free.
A long overnight layover is often enough to leave for a hotel, a meal, or a night out. Just factor in that transit and services may run less frequently late at night.
