Do you prefer a nonstop or one stop flight here?
I found four flights for my travel plan (HKG -> FRA) as follows:
£303 with 7 hr layover in Hanoi (2h + 12.5h flights)
£450 with 4.5 hr layover in Dubai (8h + 7h flights)
£496 with 3 hr layover in Bangkok (2.5h + 11.5h flights)
£506 nonstop (13h flight)
All four flights arrive in the morning as that's what I prefer. The first one leaves HKG in the afternoon, the next two leave around dinner time and the last one leaves at midnight. Would you mind paying an extra £200 to avoid layovers?
£303 with 7 hr layover in Hanoi (2h + 12.5h flights)
£450 with 4.5 hr layover in Dubai (8h + 7h flights)
£496 with 3 hr layover in Bangkok (2.5h + 11.5h flights)
£506 nonstop (13h flight)
All four flights arrive in the morning as that's what I prefer. The first one leaves HKG in the afternoon, the next two leave around dinner time and the last one leaves at midnight. Would you mind paying an extra £200 to avoid layovers?
I would prefer a non-stop flight.
A layover means that you have to deal with the formalities required at the country (or countries, for a multi-stop flight) that you'll be transiting. You'll need to find out if you need to get a transit visa in advance of travel, and get one if you do. Whether you need a transit visa may depend on your nationality and/or what other visas you already have. Depending on what airport you're travelling through you might need to go through immigration and baggage reclaim, and then re-check your baggage and go through security again. (I have no idea would would happen on the specific itineraries you mention.)
There's also the possible issues if your first flight arrived late, particularly with a shorter layover. And there will be problems if the late arrival of the first flight means you miss the second. If you've booked the flights on the same ticket, then the airlines have the responsibility of getting you to your destination. If they're two separate tickets, then it becomes your problem.
Compare that with the simplicity of flying non-stop!
Would I pay £200 extra? Maybe. But whether you would would depend on your financial situation.
A layover means that you have to deal with the formalities required at the country (or countries, for a multi-stop flight) that you'll be transiting. You'll need to find out if you need to get a transit visa in advance of travel, and get one if you do. Whether you need a transit visa may depend on your nationality and/or what other visas you already have. Depending on what airport you're travelling through you might need to go through immigration and baggage reclaim, and then re-check your baggage and go through security again. (I have no idea would would happen on the specific itineraries you mention.)
There's also the possible issues if your first flight arrived late, particularly with a shorter layover. And there will be problems if the late arrival of the first flight means you miss the second. If you've booked the flights on the same ticket, then the airlines have the responsibility of getting you to your destination. If they're two separate tickets, then it becomes your problem.
Compare that with the simplicity of flying non-stop!
Would I pay £200 extra? Maybe. But whether you would would depend on your financial situation.
(edited 10 months ago)
Original post by martin7
I would prefer a non-stop flight.
A layover means that you have to deal with the formalities required at the country (or countries, for a multi-stop flight) that you'll be transiting. You'll need to find out if you need to get a transit visa in advance of travel, and get one if you do. Whether you need a transit visa may depend on your nationality and/or what other visas you already have. Depending on what airport you're travelling through you might need to go through immigration and baggage reclaim, and then re-check your baggage and go through security again. (I have no idea would would happen on the specific itineraries you mention.)
There's also the possible issues if your first flight arrived late, particularly with a shorter layover. And there will be problems if the late arrival of the first flight means you miss the second. If you've booked the flights on the same ticket, then the airlines have the responsibility of getting you to your destination. If they're two separate tickets, then it becomes your problem.
Compare that with the simplicity of flying non-stop!
Would I pay £200 extra? Maybe. But whether you would would depend on your financial situation.
A layover means that you have to deal with the formalities required at the country (or countries, for a multi-stop flight) that you'll be transiting. You'll need to find out if you need to get a transit visa in advance of travel, and get one if you do. Whether you need a transit visa may depend on your nationality and/or what other visas you already have. Depending on what airport you're travelling through you might need to go through immigration and baggage reclaim, and then re-check your baggage and go through security again. (I have no idea would would happen on the specific itineraries you mention.)
There's also the possible issues if your first flight arrived late, particularly with a shorter layover. And there will be problems if the late arrival of the first flight means you miss the second. If you've booked the flights on the same ticket, then the airlines have the responsibility of getting you to your destination. If they're two separate tickets, then it becomes your problem.
Compare that with the simplicity of flying non-stop!
Would I pay £200 extra? Maybe. But whether you would would depend on your financial situation.
The £303 option via Hanoi is now £450 as well, so it's just an extra £56 for the nonstop.
And the other £303 option to Brussels only has 2 hour layover and the first leg is often delayed. There's another option priced at £446 via Beijing and departs at a similar time as well, but with a 3.5 hour layover.
There's also the extra factor that there's church on Saturday afternoon, and it's an important Bible study that day. I cannot attend it if I take any of the layover flights which arrive Frankfurt in the morning as I need to be at the airport in the late afternoon. Taking the flight via Beijing to Brussels will also need me to rush to the airport after church. However, if I take the nonstop to Frankfurt, I can still attend church and have dinner there, have some rest at home, and still get to the airport 2 hours before departure. I prefer arriving in the morning as well.
So with these factors considered, and £60 being such a tiny sum compared to my expenses during study abroad, I have made my choice, the 23:55 non stop flight to Frankfurt!
(edited 10 months ago)
Ugh, layovers can be a real drag! Personally, I try to avoid them whenever possible, especially for long-haul flights like Hong Kong to Frankfurt (HKG -> FRA). Here's why:
Time Efficiency: While the total flight time might be a bit longer on a nonstop flight, you factor in the layover time, waiting around at airports, and potentially having to re-check luggage. A nonstop flight can save you a significant chunk of travel time.
Comfort: Sitting on a plane for 13 hours isn't exactly ideal, but it can be way preferable to dealing with multiple flights, layovers, and the hassle of potentially changing terminals or airports.
Peace of Mind: Fewer moving parts mean less chance of things going wrong. With a nonstop flight, you board, relax, and land at your destination – no worries about missed connections or tight layovers.
Time Efficiency: While the total flight time might be a bit longer on a nonstop flight, you factor in the layover time, waiting around at airports, and potentially having to re-check luggage. A nonstop flight can save you a significant chunk of travel time.
Comfort: Sitting on a plane for 13 hours isn't exactly ideal, but it can be way preferable to dealing with multiple flights, layovers, and the hassle of potentially changing terminals or airports.
Peace of Mind: Fewer moving parts mean less chance of things going wrong. With a nonstop flight, you board, relax, and land at your destination – no worries about missed connections or tight layovers.
Original post by GianaFarrell
Ugh, layovers can be a real drag! Personally, I try to avoid them whenever possible, especially for long-haul flights like Hong Kong to Frankfurt (HKG -> FRA). Here's why:
Time Efficiency: While the total flight time might be a bit longer on a nonstop flight, you factor in the layover time, waiting around at airports, and potentially having to re-check luggage. A nonstop flight can save you a significant chunk of travel time.
Comfort: Sitting on a plane for 13 hours isn't exactly ideal, but it can be way preferable to dealing with multiple flights, layovers, and the hassle of potentially changing terminals or airports.
Peace of Mind: Fewer moving parts mean less chance of things going wrong. With a nonstop flight, you board, relax, and land at your destination – no worries about missed connections or tight layovers.
Time Efficiency: While the total flight time might be a bit longer on a nonstop flight, you factor in the layover time, waiting around at airports, and potentially having to re-check luggage. A nonstop flight can save you a significant chunk of travel time.
Comfort: Sitting on a plane for 13 hours isn't exactly ideal, but it can be way preferable to dealing with multiple flights, layovers, and the hassle of potentially changing terminals or airports.
Peace of Mind: Fewer moving parts mean less chance of things going wrong. With a nonstop flight, you board, relax, and land at your destination – no worries about missed connections or tight layovers.
So my plan is finalized, nonstop on the outbound, and returning via Doha with an award ticket a week after the program ends.
Personally prefer a non-stop... just cause of all the hassle and I get worried about missing my next flight ☺️
Original post by 8013
I found four flights for my travel plan (HKG -> FRA) as follows:
£303 with 7 hr layover in Hanoi (2h + 12.5h flights)
£450 with 4.5 hr layover in Dubai (8h + 7h flights)
£496 with 3 hr layover in Bangkok (2.5h + 11.5h flights)
£506 nonstop (13h flight)
All four flights arrive in the morning as that's what I prefer. The first one leaves HKG in the afternoon, the next two leave around dinner time and the last one leaves at midnight. Would you mind paying an extra £200 to avoid layovers?
£303 with 7 hr layover in Hanoi (2h + 12.5h flights)
£450 with 4.5 hr layover in Dubai (8h + 7h flights)
£496 with 3 hr layover in Bangkok (2.5h + 11.5h flights)
£506 nonstop (13h flight)
All four flights arrive in the morning as that's what I prefer. The first one leaves HKG in the afternoon, the next two leave around dinner time and the last one leaves at midnight. Would you mind paying an extra £200 to avoid layovers?
The last option if you can snag a row to yourself or a premium seat.
Otherwise, I’d go for option 2
777cabinslave
When it comes to long flights, I definitely prefer having stops. I just can’t sit for hours on end in a plane—I can’t sleep there, and it gets to be too much after a while. Fortunately, with the comfort pass https://comfortpass.travel/, every layover turns into an opportunity to relax. I have access to lounges at every airport, where I can enjoy good food, beverages, and even take a refreshing shower. It makes the journey so much more manageable and comfortable, turning those long trips into something I can actually look forward to
(edited 7 months ago)
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