Many of us fly on a budget. Without the luxury of booking a direct flight, first class, to our chosen destination, we are often left with unfavorable layovers. To get a cheap flight, we often have to book two or three connecting flights to find the most budget friendly prices. This could mean our trip can take as long as several days, while we have many hours between connecting flights.
The best option you have for killing time between flights is to find cheap hotels at Heathrow Airport. Accommodation isn’t always expensive, even if it’s easily accessible from the airport. Free shuttles can help you get to and from your terminal quicker, without the stress of navigating the trip yourself.
Although may layovers are just a few hours, which leaves us time to eat lunch or go online, some can last much longer. It is unrealistic for you to spent half, or a whole day inside a terminal. Unable to sleep with fear of losing your luggage makes for an impossible scenario. If you need some rest, you should try to find affordable accommodation near the airport. It might not be the most ideal use of your time, but if you have a long journey ahead, and jet lag in your future, it could make the difference.