How many times have you had a stopover after a long-haul flight and all you\u2019ve wanted to do was curl up in a warm, cosy bed to get some shut eye before jumping on your next flight?<\/p>\n
While many people often find solace in laying across a row of empty seats, or create a makeshift bed on the floor in a random corner of their gate \u2013 you can\u2019t really relax out of fear someone will steal your belongings. <\/p>\n
But TikTok may have helped unearth the solution. The platform is currently abuzz with passengers showing off various sleeping pods from airports around the world, allowing travellers to snag a few hours of sleep or rest. <\/p>\n
A travel YouTuber and content creator who goes by the handle \u2018Lounge Guru\u2019 has racked up millions of views on his clip showing off Istanbul Airport\u2019s unique sleeping pods.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy flight was delayed for four hours. I found these pods for \u20ac12 per hour,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was exhausted and really needed a nap.\u201d<\/p>\n
The content creator paid \u20ac24 for two hours of sleep \u2013 equivalent to about AUD $40.<\/p>\n
However, since his shared the now viral clip, the pods have increased to \u20ac14 per hour \u2013 AUD $22.<\/p>\n
He said \u201cfriendly staff\u201d brought him a fresh pillow and blanket for an additional \u20ac5.<\/p>\n
\u201cI caught some sleep but it was a little hot inside,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cbut for 24 Euro, it wasn\u2019t bad\u201d. <\/p>\n
The 44 sleeping pods are designed as semi-enclosed capsules located at Gate D in the international airport. Each pod also offers storage space for your bags underneath the mattress.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach pod has a USB port, regular socket, a luggage compartment, and comes with a disposable blanket,\u201d the Lounge Guru said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome pods are larger than others. It\u2019s a solid nap option, but not fully enclosed \u2014 light and noise from the terminal can creep in, and it can get warm during the day. No wake-up service, so don\u2019t forget to set your alarm.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said overall, you\u2019re still able to get some decent rest.<\/p>\n
In Australia, Perth Airport is the only airport that offers sleeping pods called Smarte Carte, featuring flat-beds, USB\/GPO charging and privacy shades. It\u2019s located in Terminal 1 International and T1\/T2 Domestic near baggage claim. Prices start from $50 for four hours and $90 for eight hours. Included in the booking is a disposable sheet, pillow with a disposable cover and standard blanket. Longer bookings offer an eye mask and ear plugs. <\/p>\n
Other major hubs with sleeping pods include Singapore Changi which has Snooze Lounge areas across all terminals, Incheon International in South Korea, with around 60 free NapZone chairs across both terminals, as well as Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam Schiphol, Dubai, Helsinki and Munich.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How many times have you had a stopover after a long-haul flight and all you\u2019ve wanted to 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