Torn Travel Handbook

Your comprehensive resource for mastering travel in Torn

FAQ & Glossary

Common questions answered and travel terminology explained

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get Business Class Tickets?

BCTs can be obtained through: city finds (random chance while working), casino wheel prizes, special events, and purchasing from the Item Market (typically around $5.5M). Lingerie Store 10★ employees get free Business Class flights (15 capacity, 70% faster) without needing to consume BCT items.

Do suitcases stack?

No, suitcases do NOT stack. Only the largest suitcase you own applies. If you have a Large Suitcase (+4), buying a Small or Medium suitcase won't increase your capacity further. Always aim for the Large Suitcase from Hawaii.

When is Tourism Day?

Tourism Day is a special event that occurs periodically in Torn, generally between 26 and 28 September. During Tourism Day, your total carrying capacity is doubled. Check the Torn forums and event calendar for upcoming Tourism Day announcements.

What happens if I'm hospitalized abroad?

If you're hospitalized while abroad, you cannot fly home until healed or revived. Plan accordingly and avoid risky situations while traveling! A 5★ Logistics Management job special allows you to travel back while hospitalized.

How does the Excursion faction special work?

Faction upgrades have various trees. One of those is the Excursion tree, which increases the travel capacity by +1 for each level, up to +10 items. There are also other upgrade branches that reduce travel fees, increase hunting income, reduce rehab costs, and increase Cayman Islands bank interest.

Can I be attacked while traveling?

No, you cannot be attacked while in the air. You can be attacked when abroad. You have a 15-second grace period both when landing abroad and when coming back to Torn before others can attack you, use that wisely.

What's the best company for travelers?

The Lingerie Store is widely considered the best for frequent travelers. The 10★ 'Sex Appeal' special provides free Business Class travel on every flight, decreasing travel time drastically, increasing profit per hour. The Cruise Line is also good for capacity stacking with +5 items at 10★.

How do I maximize my carrying capacity?

Stack all available bonuses: Airstrip/Private/Business (15 base capacity), Large Suitcase (+4), Excursion faction (+10), 'Smuggling For Beginners' book (+10), and job specials. On Tourism Day, this total is doubled!

Why do flight times vary?

Flight times have a ±3% variance from the base time. This is intentional game design. Also, Detective Agency services can add delays to your return flight if someone is tracking you.

Travel Glossary

Quick reference for travel-related terms and mechanics:

BCT (Business Class Ticket)
A consumable item that provides 70% faster travel and sets base capacity to 15 items for one round trip.
Airstrip
A property upgrade that, with a Pilot, provides 15 base capacity, 30% faster flights, and free travel.
WLT (Wind Lines Travel)
A stock in Torn. Owning 9M shares grants a private jet with 15 base capacity, 50% faster flights, and provides immunity against flight delays.
Excursion
A branch of faction upgrades that provide travel bonuses, including +1 to +10 carrying capacity.
Suitcase
Items purchased in Hawaii that provide permanent capacity bonuses (+2 Small, +3 Medium, +4 Large). Only the largest applies.
Tourism Day
A special event where carrying capacity is doubled for all players.
"Abroad" Status
Profile status shown when a player is in another country. Indicates they cannot be directly attacked, unless the attacker is in the same country.
"Hiding out" Status
Alternative status that conceals exact location abroad. Obtainable through certain job specials.
Grace Period
The 15-second window of attack immunity when landing abroad or back in Torn.
Detective Delay
A special from Detective Agency that anonymously delays a flight by 1-2 hours.
Offshore Banking
Cayman Islands feature allowing money deposits that earn interest and are protected from mugging.
Rehab Centre
Switzerland feature that reduces drug addiction and refills happiness for a fee.
Fortune Teller
China feature that reveals your exact level progress percentage.
Hunting
South Africa mini-game where you spend energy to hunt animals for cash, XP, and honors.

Speed Bonuses

  • Airstrip: 30% faster
  • Private: 50% faster
  • Business: 70% faster
  • "Mailing Yourself Abroad" book: Additional 25% faster

Capacity Bonuses

  • Airstrip: Base 15 items
  • Private: Base 15 items
  • Business: Base 15 items
  • Suitcase (Large): +4 items
  • Excursion: +10 items max
  • Smuggling book: +10 items

Special Destinations

  • Cayman: Offshore Banking
  • Hawaii: Suitcases
  • Switzerland: Rehab Centre
  • China: Fortune Teller
  • South Africa: Hunting