[header] How to handle long layovers at an airport [title] Research the layover airport. [step] If you book a flight with a layover, do your homework ahead of time by checking out the airport website for information. Find out if there are restaurants, shops, or other activities to pass the time. 
Some airports (usually those in larger cities) have theatres, museums, gyms, and even play areas for the kids. [substeps] If there's a map, print it and mark what you want to see when you get there.