Stopovers & Transits

Stopovers and Transits is a popular topic at the Australian Frequent Flyer. By taking full advantage of stopovers & transits, you can get to visit additional cities for little (if any) extra cost.

Finnair Airbus A350-900

Bangkok to Europe in Business from $2,120 return

Finnair currently has a great Business Class sale on flights from Bangkok, Thailand to Europe. You can fly Finnair’s A350 Business Class from Bangkok to Helsinki, with onward connections to a choice of European cities including Berlin and Prague, from just $2,120 return. Business Class flights are available for around this price from Bangkok to Berlin, … Continued

5 Dec 2018 Other Airlines
Helsinki, Finland

The Ultimate Helsinki Stopover Guide

If you’re flying with Finnair to Europe, you’ll be travelling via Helsinki. The efficiency of Helsinki Airport makes it one of the best in Europe. In fact, Helsinki Airport’s Minimum Connect Times range from just 20 minutes for intra-Schengen connections, to 40 minutes when connecting from a long-haul international flight to any destination within Europe. … Continued

26 Nov 2018 Stopover Guides
Bogota, Colombia.

Qantas Expands South America Codeshares

Qantas has added Colombia and Ecuador to its South American codeshare network. Qantas will place its “QF” code on several LATAM Airlines flights between Santiago-Bogota and Santiago-Guayaquil. The new Qantas South America codeshare flights are already on sale, for travel from 1 January 2019. The new Qantas South America codeshares mean that Qantas passengers can … Continued

26 Nov 2018 Qantas
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787

Super Hainan Airlines Business Sale to Europe

Hainan Airlines’ magnificent Business Class deals from Australia to Europe are back! The Skytrax 5-star airline is offering return Business tickets from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns to various destinations across Europe from under $3,000 return. These Hainan Business sale fares are available for travel to London, Paris, Rome and Brussels. The flights all operate … Continued

10 Nov 2018 Other Airlines
Dubai, UAE.

The Ultimate Dubai Stopover Guide

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In aviation terms, it’s the centre of the world. One third of the world’s population lives within a 4 hour flight of Dubai International Airport, and two thirds live within 8 hours. It’s for this reason that Emirates has been able to create a super-hub in Dubai, connecting passengers flying to … Continued

28 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides
Artist's impression of new Qantas Singapore First Lounge. Image: Qantas.

New Qantas Singapore First Class Lounge

Qantas will finally open a dedicated First Class lounge in Singapore, addressing the overcrowding problem plaguing the current lounge. But the new Qantas Singapore First Class Lounge won’t be open for another year. The new Singapore lounge will include seating for 240 passengers. Qantas promises a “luxurious” design for the lounge, which will offer “premium … Continued

Lima, Peru

The Ultimate Lima Stopover Guide

As the Peruvian capital and largest city in this wonderful South American country, Lima is the gateway to Peru. It’s also a hub for Oneworld’s LATAM Airlines, and Avianca Peru of Star Alliance. Almost all visitors to Peru will arrive and depart through Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima. This includes visitors to Machu … Continued

21 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides
London, UK

The Ultimate London Heathrow Stopover Guide

London Heathrow Airport is the gateway to the UK and, if you’re flying Qantas, the gateway to Europe. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both use London-Heathrow as a hub, and Heathrow Airport is currently the only European airport that Qantas flies to. If you’re flying Qantas to Europe, you will probably have a London stopover … Continued

13 Oct 2018 Stopover Guides
Colombo Sri Lanka

The Ultimate Colombo Stopover Guide

The capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a cultural delight. It’s also a hub for Oneworld member Sri Lankan Airlines, which offers free transit accommodation in Colombo if you have a long layover. Whether you’re just in transit or staying for a few nights, this AFF guide will help you to make the most of … Continued

Bangkok, Thailand

The Ultimate Bangkok Stopover Guide

A hub for Thai Airways, Bangkok is a popular stopover point for Australians travelling to Asia or Europe. This buzzing metropolis is also a fantastic destination in its own right. Are you planning one night in Bangkok (or perhaps a few more)? This AFF guide will help you to make the most of your Bangkok … Continued

Singapore

The Ultimate Singapore Stopover Guide

If you’re flying to Southeast Asia or Europe with Singapore Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, Jetstar or Scoot, chances are you’ll be stopping over in Singapore. Changi Airport in Singapore is one of the world’s best airports, and there’s also plenty to see and do in Singapore itself. So it’s no surprise that many Australians choose … Continued

27 Sep 2018 Stopover Guides