{"id":1813,"date":"2026-02-23T10:44:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/persey.travel\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:08:31","slug":"yak-zaoshhadyty-chas-pid-chas-perelotiv-i-transferiv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/persey.travel\/en\/yak-zaoshhadyty-chas-pid-chas-perelotiv-i-transferiv","title":{"rendered":"How to save time during flights and transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Time is the most valuable resource when traveling, especially if you fly frequently, travel with transfers, or combine trips with work. Queues, waiting, and inconvenient transfers can easily eat up several hours and ruin your mood. The good news is that most time losses are predictable and can therefore be minimized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/span>Choose a flight by \u201cdeparture from the airport\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two flights may arrive at the same time, but the difference in departure from the airport can be up to 40 minutes. The reason is simple: the terminal, the distance to passport control, and the type of gate. Flights that often arrive at remote gates with a bus are almost always slower, even if they flew faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/span>Avoid \u201cpeak waves\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most passengers look at the clock, but airports operate in waves. If 4-6 international flights arrive at the same time, passport control \u201cgrinds to a halt.\u201d It is better to choose a flight between waves, even if it is a little later \u2014 in fact, you will leave earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3<\/span>Short layover? Choose the right plane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The same airline may use different types of aircraft on similar routes. Smaller plane = fewer passengers = faster exit and control. This is critical for short layovers, but almost no one pays attention to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4<\/span>Passport control: don’t follow the crowd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival, 80% of people automatically go to the nearest queue. It is often worth walking 30-50 meters further – there may be a second, less obvious control area. This is not a rule, but a very common scenario in large hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5<\/span>Transfer: a taxi is not always the fastest solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In many cities, the official airport train or express is faster than a taxi during rush hour. But it is even more efficient to get off one stop further and catch transport from there: fewer queues, faster departure, lower fares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6<\/span>Don’t fixate on one transfer scenario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The biggest waste of time is when plan A falls through and there is no plan B. Always have two alternative routes from the airport (for example: train + taxi, or bus + metro). The decision is made in 30 seconds, not 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7<\/span>The time \u201cafter arrival\u201d is more important than the time in the air<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people only count the duration of the flight. In fact, the decisive factor is the time from touching down on the runway to leaving the airport. This is where most hours are lost – and this is where you can gain by knowing the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saving time on flights and transfers is not about rushing, but about foresight. A well-thought-out route, a minimum of unnecessary actions, and a few good habits allow you to travel more calmly and efficiently. The less time you spend waiting, the more you have for the trip itself.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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