Stopover

A **stopover** refers to a planned break or layover during a journey, especially a flight, where the traveler disembarks at an intermediate destination for a period of time before continuing to their final destination. This break allows for a rest, exploration of a new location, or a change of planes. The duration can vary from a few hours to several days, depending on the travel arrangements and the traveler's preferences. The purpose of a stopover is to break a long journey into more manageable segments or to take advantage of the opportunity to experience a new place, reducing the time needed to spend at a destination.

Stopover meaning with examples

• We booked a stopover in Iceland on our way to London, giving us a chance to see the Blue Lagoon. It added an extra day to the trip, but was well worth it. The airline offered a stopover program and our luggage was transferred automatically to the flight to London. It provided a nice break from the long flight across the Atlantic. The sights in Iceland were phenomenal.
• My client requested a stopover in Dubai for 2 days. It was during a long business trip to Asia, giving him a chance to relax and do some shopping. We were able to find a direct flight with this stopover which suited our time constraints perfectly. His itinerary was designed in order to balance meetings and this much-needed downtime. Dubai was an interesting and easy option.
• For a cheaper flight to Paris, we took a stopover in Amsterdam for 12 hours. The airport was big but we had enough time to enjoy the city center. We stored our luggage there and took a quick canal tour and visited the Rijksmuseum. Although it made the trip longer, we ended up saving a significant amount on our airfare, well worth it. We took a train from the airport to central Amsterdam.
• When planning our trip to Australia, we chose a stopover in Singapore for 3 nights. This broke up the journey from New York and allowed us to explore this vibrant city. We visited the Gardens by the Bay and enjoyed some of the amazing food available. Our daughter loved seeing the different cultures available to us on this stop. It was a fantastic way to start and end the trip.
• I am considering a stopover in Hong Kong on my return from Japan. It is to experience some of the Asian cultures. Flights offer this possibility to break up the journey into two parts which feels like an opportunity. I would visit the street markets and explore the local cuisine. I am hoping for a good way to come back, the long flight needs to break down into manageable sections.