We value your privacy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All" you accept this and consent that we share this information with third parties and that your data may be processed in the USA. For more information, please read our .
You can adjust your preferences at any time. If you deny, we will use only the essential cookies and unfortunately, you will not receive any personalized content. To deny, .
- Home
- Pirate Tips
- These Airlines Offer Free Perks on Their Stopovers
Take Advantage of Layovers with Free Perks from These Airlines 🤩 🛩️
We've compiled a list of airlines that offer FREE perks with their layovers. If you're up for being flexible on your next vacation, you may be able to take advantage of some of these offers.
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines may offer the best perk of all! Up to two nights of a complimentary hotel stay in Istanbul with a free stopover. To be eligible, your layover must be at least 20 hours in length and you have to reach out to the airline directly 72 hours before departure with further information about your journey. You can learn more through the link below to their website. Who wouldn't want a practically free vacation to Istanbul!?
Icelandair
Icelandic full-service airline, Icelandair makes it easier than ever to add a stopover in the land of 'Fire and Ice'. You can add up to seven days of a stopover at no additional cost. Making for a trip to two locations for the price of one. Icelandair's website offers great tips on what to do during your stopover and where to stay.
Qatar Airways
Luxury Qatar Airways not only offers the most breathtaking first-class experiences but also offers perks with its stopover program. With a stop in Qatar's capital city, Doha, you can grab overnight accommodation for just $14 for one night, or $74 in total for up to four nights. You can even upgrade to a 5-star experience for $22 for one night or $108 for four nights. There are many more options available such as luxury all-inclusive or luxury beachside stays.
Etihad
UAE airline, Etihad offers "a layover on us" with opportunities to enjoy a free stopover in Abu Dhabi with a complimentary 3-star hotel stay for up to two nights. You can also opt for a premium stopover package which includes up to 40% off 4 and 5-star accommodations for a more luxurious experience. Abu Dhabi is a great city that's also within reach of popular Dubai.
Saudia
Saudia Airlines offers a free one-night stay in either Jeddah, Riyadh, or Madinah with a stopover. The package must be booked at least 48 hours before your flight. You can learn more below.
Iberia
With Spanish Iberia Airlines, passengers can take advantage of their "Hola Madrid" offer with a free stopover in Madrid of up to seven days, and incredible discounts on experiences and accommodations.
TAP Air Portugal
Portuguese airline, TAP often offers some of the most competitive fares to Europe, and they also offer an awesome stopover program, where passengers can opt for a one to ten-day layover in Portugal's two iconic cities, Lisbon & Porto. You'll also have access to exclusive discounts on dining, tours, public transport cards, and accommodations in either city.
Copa Airlines
Panama's Copa Airlines offers a special stopover program in Panama. With no additional charge on stays from 24 hours to seven days. The airline's website offers great tips on how to spend your layover depending on the number of days you want to stay.
Ethiopian Airlines
For Addis Ababa layovers from eight up to 24 hours, Ethiopian Airlines will arrange free transit connections and a complimentary hotel stay at Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel to help you rest and rejuvenate before your connecting flight. You must obtain a transit/entry visa to Ethiopia to take advantage of this perk.
Air Canada
Air Canada offers a free stopover program in Toronto. You'll be able to explore the bustling city for up to seven days at no additional cost, and there are tons of tips on Air Canada's website for how to spend your trip.
Additional Information
The easiest way to see all our content first.