How You Can Visit Two Countries For The Price Of One

Want to spend the day or a week in Iceland on your way to Europe? Several airlines will allow you to add a stopover for FREE to your flight. Yes, you can add the stop over even if you are flying on points. Woohoo! 

The airlines that offer this option are:

• Turkish Airlines
• Qatar Airways 
• Etihad Airways
• Icelandair
• TAP Air Portugal
• Iberia
• Copa 
• Air Canada
• Air China
•  Ethiopian Airlines
•  Singapore Airlines

Some of the airlines allow the stop over for up to 2 weeks, others allow the stopover for 8-24 hours and provide tours or hotel accommodations. 

For example: Ethiopian Airlines provides free pickup and drop off from the airport, a hotel room and a meal. 

• Layover Duration: 8 to 24 hours. 
• Hotel: Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. 
• Includes: Free hotel stay, airport transfers, complimentary breakfast. 
• Eligibility: You must have a connecting flight through Addis Ababa and a valid transit visa or be eligible for a visa on arrival. 
• How to book: You can book this service when booking your Ethiopian Airlines flight or through their website, according to Ethiopian Airlines. 
• Additional benefits: Kids under 12 stay and dine for free, all-day pool access, and 30% off massages. 

Several airlines offer layover tours and/or discounted/free hotel stays during long layovers. Some popular examples include Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Icelandair, and TAP Air Portugal. 

Here's a more detailed look at some of these programs:

1. Turkish Airlines: Offers "Touristanbul," a free guided tour of Istanbul for passengers with layovers of 6-24 hours at Istanbul Airport. They also offer free hotel stays or discounts on hotels in Istanbul during layovers. 

2. Qatar Airways: Provides discounted or free hotel stays in Doha for passengers with layovers of 12 hours or more. They also offer free visas for those who need them. 

3. Etihad Airways: Offers "Abu Dhabi Stopover," providing free hotel stays for up to two nights in Abu Dhabi for passengers with layovers. 

4. Icelandair: Allows stopovers in Iceland for passengers flying transatlantic, offering a chance to explore the country for a few days or even a week at no extra airfare cost. 

5. TAP Air Portugal: Offers stopover programs in Lisbon and Porto, allowing passengers to stay for up to 10 days in either city. 

6. Iberia: Offers a "Hola Madrid" program with a free stopover in Madrid for up to seven days, including discounts on experiences and accommodations. 

7. Copa Airlines: Offers a special stopover program in Panama. 

8. Other Airlines: Air Canada, Air China, Ethiopian Airlines, and Singapore Airlines also offer stopover programs or discounted hotel stays in certain cities. 

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