Self-transfer routes can look cheaper, but they are risky when baggage, immigration, terminal changes or border queues are involved. This article should help readers decide when to pay for a protected connection and when a longer layover is essential.
What this means for travellers
Use this as a planning prompt, not as final legal or visa advice. Check the official source again close to your travel date, especially before paying for flights, visas, hotels or non-refundable activities.
TripAdept planning action
- Check passport validity and blank-page requirements.
- Keep booking details, hotel address and return or onward-ticket information easy to access.
- Allow more time for airport, border and document checks when the route involves multiple countries.
Verify before travel: official / reference source