Add the GetStopover MCP server as a ChatGPT connector and get free-hotel verdicts, visa rules and real usable layover time inside your conversation.
Connect the ChatGPT app through Developer mode, or drop one entry into your Codex config.
Open Settings, then Apps & Connectors, then Advanced settings, and turn on Developer mode. Custom connectors require a plan that supports them.
Back in Apps & Connectors, click Create and fill in the form, confirming the trust prompt.
In a new conversation, open the plus menu, choose Developer mode and toggle GetStopover on, then ask about any layover.
Available tools
check_stopover_eligibilityFree hotel and perk verdicts with the catches
usable_layover_timeReal city hours plus activities that fit
transit_visa_checkCan this passport leave the airport
list_stopover_programsThe curated program catalog
Free & open
No API key or account required. Connect and ask about your next layover immediately.
About the MCP serverNo forms, no dropdowns. Click any prompt to copy, then paste it into ChatGPT.
Everything you need to know about connecting ChatGPT to GetStopover via MCP.
ChatGPT gates custom MCP connectors behind the Developer mode toggle in Apps & Connectors. It is a one-time switch; availability depends on your plan.
No. The server is free and open: no key, no signup. Requests are rate limited per client to keep it fast for everyone.
A curated database checked against official airline pages: 28 stopover programs (18 with free hotels) with hour windows, fare-class exclusions and claim steps, plus transit-visa verdicts and per-hub usable-time estimates for 100+ airports.
No. It returns verdicts, rules and official links. Stopover perks usually require booking as a single ticket with the airline, and every eligibility answer says exactly that.
The same verdicts appear as badges on Google Flights, Skyscanner, Kayak and more with the free GetStopover browser extension.