Transit and stopover are two terms that are commonly used in international air travel. A transit is a brief stopover at an airport where passengers change aircraft, typically on an indirect flight. During transit, passengers are not permitted to leave the airport and must wait for their connecting flight at the designated gate. On the other hand, a stopover involves a longer break in the journey, typically lasting more than 48 hours. During a stopover, passengers are allowed to leave the airport, explore the layover destination, and then return to the airport to check-in for their next flight.