5 hours 50 minutes transit in Xiamen and 11 hours transit in Manila….oh boy 😓

Preparing mentally for my trip home to Japan involves tackling 5 hours 50 minutes in Xiamen and a whopping 11 hours in Manila! 😓 Why, you ask? Well, direct flights from Amsterdam to Nagoya are like unicorns—impossible to find at a reasonable price.

The journey kicks off with a 10-hour, 15-minute flight to Xiamen. Thankful for my American Express membership with Priority Pass perks, I’ll be kicking back in one of Xiamen Airport’s lounges for a cozy 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Next up, a quick 2-hour, 45-minute flight to Manila. Sounds short, right? But here comes the mental gymnastics: landing in Manila means claiming my luggage, only to check it in again for the Nagoya flight 11 hours later! 😅

I’ve scouted hotels near the airport, but the idea of leaving and returning in 7 hours doesn’t quite sit well. Oh, the joys of being a global citizen! ✈️ And let’s not forget the post-travel jetlag struggles—last time it lasted three weeks! 😓

Who else has faced similar transit tales? Share your stories!

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