Make the most of a long layover in a city
A safe, time-boxed plan for a layover: whether to leave the airport, what to see, and when to head back.
The prompt
Help me plan what to do on a long layover.
Airport and city: [AIRPORT CODE and CITY]
Arrival and next departure times: [TIMES, local]
My citizenship: [COUNTRY - affects whether I can leave the airport]
Bags: [checked through to final destination / need to collect / carry-on only]
Energy level and interests: [e.g. "tired, want food and a walk", "want to see one landmark"]
Budget: [AMOUNT or level]
Steps:
1. Work out my real free time: subtract time for immigration on exit, transport each way, and getting back through security and immigration with a generous buffer (often 2-3 hours before an international departure). Tell me if leaving the airport isn't worth it.
2. List what to verify: whether I need a visa or transit permit to leave the airport, whether bags are checked through, and left-luggage options. Mark these [VERIFY].
3. If leaving makes sense: a short plan with one or two nearby things to see and eat, the transport option to check, and a firm "head back by" time.
4. If staying in the airport: ideas for rest and comfort, such as lounges with day passes, nap areas, showers, and good food. Mark specifics as [CHECK].
Return a timeline with clock times, plus a one-line rule: when in doubt, head back early.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- AIRPORT CODE and CITY
- TIMES, local
- COUNTRY - affects whether I can leave the airport
- AMOUNT or level
- CHECK
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RTF structure (Role, Task, Format). RTF tells the model who to be, what to do and what shape the answer should take. It is the quickest structure that still gives noticeably better results than a bare request.
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