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Flight delayed? Long layover? For many, the thought of being stuck in an airport with nothing to do is a worst-case scenario — especially if you’re already suffering from post-travel blues.

But, at Flightlayaway, We know that waiting at the airport doesn’t have to be boring. And if you follow our clever time-killing tips, we believe we can turn hours of boredom into something quite fun.

Things to do at the airport when your flight is delayed

Head to a restaurant or bar

One tip that never fails is to head to a restaurant or bar for some food or drinks. Unless you’re flying from a really small airport with hardly any facilities — in general — airports can be pretty good for their selection of places to eat, drink and hang out.

People watch

You’ll be amazed at how quickly time can go when you people watch. And there’s no place better for it than the airport, where plenty of people pass through each day.

Frequent flyer and President of FE&E, L.Burke, told us “I like watching people (at the airport) — just watching to see their mannerisms and how they interact with the environment around them. Many airports in Africa and South America are not so organized and there is a lot of pushing and shoving. Some react well and some cannot wait to be home.”

You might also find it fun to make up stories for each person in your head — where is that person traveling to? Are they going to see their family? Friends? Rekindling a holiday romance? Undercover agent on a secret mission? It’s your game, so have fun with it!

Talk to people

Rather then watching people and making up a story in your head, why not actually talk to people and learn their real story instead? Airports are one of the best places for socializing with strangers as they’re full of different people from all over the world.

We know what you’re thinking — starting a conversation with a complete stranger for no reason other than to talk? You’re crazy! But, if they’re sitting at a cafe or a bar, the chances are that they’re looking for a way to kill time too. What’s the worst that can happen?

Check out the airport art

Kill time at the airport by immersing yourself in the culture of the country that you’re flying from. Whether it’s the stunning paintings and prints that are found on the walls throughout the terminal buildings at Salt Lake City (SLC) or the fancy collections and installations that London Heathrow (LHR) and Copenhagen (CPH) boast, more and more airports are jumping on the airport art gallery trend.


See what other facilities the airport has

If art isn’t your thing, it’s definitely worth checking out what else the airport that you’re flying from has to offer.

Some airports go above and beyond when it comes to entertaining its passengers — Vancouver International (YVR) has a 30,000-gallon aquarium, Incheon International Airport (ICN) is a cinema and Singapore Changi (SIN) has a rooftop pool and a gigantic adult slide!

Go shopping

If all else fails, browse the shops around the airport while you wait for your flight. Go clothes shopping, buy a magazine to read, grab a snack or buy a souvenir for a loved one. Plus, if you’re flying internationally, you can benefit from the great prices at duty-free!

While smaller airports might have less choice than the bigger ones, you should be able to find at least a couple of shops to browse while you’re waiting for your flight at any airport.

Sort out your travel photos

We all love a holiday photo and a delayed flight is the perfect excuse to spend some time deciding which photos have Instagram potential and which should be deleted and never seen again.

Planespot

If you love aircraft as much as we do, you might want to spend some time gazing out at the runway and watching the planes take off and land. If the airport is big, don’t be afraid to ask a member of airport staff where you can get the best view of the planes from.





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