Free airline stopover programs
A stopover lets you spend a few days in an airline's hub city on the way to somewhere else, often for little or no extra airfare. It's one of the best-value ways to see an extra city.
Programs change often. Use this as a starting point and always confirm current terms, eligible fares and how to book on the airline's own website.
Icelandair: Reykjavík
Add a stop in Iceland on flights between North America and Europe, usually at no extra airfare.
Typical length: 1–7 nights.
How to book: Use Icelandair's booking site and choose the stopover option, or a multi-city search with Reykjavík (KEF) in the middle.
TAP Air Portugal: Lisbon
Stop in Lisbon or Porto on the way between the Americas and Europe or Africa, with partner discounts on hotels and activities.
Typical length: 1–10 nights.
How to book: Book on TAP's site using its stopover option or a multi-city search through Lisbon (LIS).
Turkish Airlines: Istanbul
Eligible itineraries through Istanbul can include free hotel nights, and long connections may qualify for free city tours.
Typical length: 1–2 nights.
How to book: Book through Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, then request the stopover hotel through the airline before travel. Check fare and connection-time rules.
Tips for booking a stopover
- Search multi-city with the hub in the middle if the airline's site has no stopover button.
- Check that your fare type is eligible before you book; some basic fares exclude stopovers.
- Check entry and visa rules for the stopover country as well as your final destination.