9 Travel Apps That Make Flight Delays and Long Layovers Easier
From accessing airport lounges to minimizing jet lag, these travel apps help you stay calm, informed, and comfortable when plans go sideways
Did you know there’s an app to help with almost any question or issue during a long layover?
These travel apps are designed to tackle everything from finding the nearest airport lounge to storing luggage to accessing real-time flight updates, including delays and gate changes. You can download each of these apps before your flight or while in the airport. They’re all available on iOS and Android and free to use, although some services within the apps may come with a fee.
1. AAA Mobile
AAA Mobile - Find nearby AAA-approved hotels and restaurants, plan a road trip in your destination area, access digital maps and guides, or get help through travel advisor services to rebook flights if stranded or to use travel insurance benefits when needed.
2. FLIO
FLIO - FLIO shows real-time flight status, centralizes all your boarding passes, and points out everything available nearby at the airport in 3D—food, spas, ATMs, currency exchanges, cafes, lounges, restrooms, Wi-Fi and charging spots, security checkpoints, and even approximate wait times.
3. LoungeReview
LoungeReview - Before heading to an airport lounge, get all the info you need. Read and share user reviews; find its location in the airport; and check amenities, hours, access rules, and booking options. This travel app works worldwide.
4. Dayuse
Dayuse.com - Book a nearby hotel room for a few hours without an overnight stay. Many provide shuttle service to and from the airport, making it convenient to work, shower, rest, eat, or decompress at reduced rates.
5. ResortPass
ResortPass - Turn a long layover into a mini getaway at a high-end resort by accessing amenities such as pools, waterparks, beaches, spas, or cabanas—no overnight stay required.
6. Radical
Radical Storage - If you’d like to leave the airport but don’t want to drag big bags with you—and airport lockers are unavailable or inconvenient—this app allows you to find nearby options to drop your luggage safely and securely. Locate, book, and confirm storage—and then explore hands-free.
7. Grab Airport by Servy
Grab Airport by Servy - Order airport food ahead of time to skip lines, and then pick it up or have it delivered to your gate. It’s available at more than 80 airports across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
8. Timeshifter
Timeshifter - Minimize jet lag with personalized plans tailored to your flight, sleep patterns, chronotype (your natural sleep/wake tendencies), age, and personal preferences (such as caffeine or melatonin use). The app uses circadian rhythm science to help guide you on when to sleep, seek light, or other cues to adjust to a new time zone. The first plan is free; additional plans are available for a fee.
9. Xe
Xe - This app removes the guesswork from spending abroad. Instantly convert prices into your home currency so that you know exactly what you’re paying.
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Before you take off, make sure your phone is as travel-ready as you are and start with the basics. Download your airline’s app and turn on all notifications, as it’s the simplest way to receive real-time updates, gate changes, and important alerts for a smooth journey from departure to arrival.