EUROPE
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey
Bulgaria
Burgas Airport, Sofia Airport
Getting to Burgas Airport
www.bourgas-airport.com
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Getting to Sofia Airport
www.sofia-airport.bg
public@sofia-airport.bg
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight via:
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Cyprus
Larnaca Airport
Getting to Larnaca Airport
www.worldairportguide.com/airport/351/airport_guide/Europe/Larnaca-International-Airport.html
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
| Airport |
Airline |
Web |
| Birmingham |
1st Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways, Fly Thomas Cook |
www.firstchoice.co.uk, www.cyprusairways.com, www.flythomascook.com |
| Bristol |
1st Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk |
| Cardiff |
1st Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk |
| East Midlands |
1st Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk |
| Glasgow |
1st Choice Airways, Fly Thomas Cook |
www.firstchoice.co.uk, www.flythomascook.com
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| London Gatwick |
1st Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways, Fly Thomas Cook |
www.firstchoice.co.uk, www.cyprusairways.com, www.flythomascook.com
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| London Heathrow |
British Airways, Cyprus Airways |
www.ba.com, www.cyprusairways.com
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| London Luton |
Monarch, 1st Choice Airways |
www.flymonarch.com, www.firstchoice.co.uk
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| London Stansted |
1st Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways, Fly Globespan |
www.firstchoice.co.uk, www.cyprusairways.com, www.flyglobespan.com |
| Manchester |
1st Choice Airways, Cyprus Airways, Fly Thomas Cook |
www.firstchoice.co.uk, www.cyprusairways.com, www.flythomascook.com
|
| Newcastle |
1st Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk |
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Czech Republic
Prague Airport
Getting to Prague Airport
www.cls.cz
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Denmark
Esbjerg airport or seaport
Getting to Esbjerg
You have a choice of flying or sailing to Esbjerg.
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Website
www.esbjerg-lufthavn.dk/uk/default.htm
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
Ferry Sailings from Harwich
Website
www.port-of-esbjerg.dk/default_uk.asp
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Estonia
Tallin Airport
Getting to Tallin
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Finland
Rovaniemi Airport or Kemi-Tornio Airport
Getting to Rovaniemi Airport
www.finavia.fi/airport_rovaniemi
efro@finavia.fi
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
There is a cafe-restaurant and a few shops at Rovaniemi Airport. For onward travel and further information, please check out the airport's website.
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Getting to Kemi-Tornio Airport
http://www.finavia.fi/airport_kemitornio
In-direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Kemi-Tornio airport are available from the following airports via Helsinki and/or London Heathrow.
Onward travel is by taxi only. There is a restaurant and a gift shop at Kemi-Tornio Airport.
Another option might be to fly to Tampere airport with Ryanair www.ryanair.com from London Stansted or Dublin.
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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France
Bordeaux Airport, Carcassonne Airport, Gabarret Bus Station, Hotel St. Jacques Blois, Mont de Marsan or Gabarret, Pau, Souillac or Brive Train Station
Getting Bordeaux
www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr
info@bordeaux.aeroport.fr
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Bordeaux
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Carcassonne Airport
Carcassonne has no official website
www.languedoc-holiday-guide.com/carcassonne-airport.html (scroll down)
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
HOTELS
We have information on hotels, eating and drinking and things to do in the city.
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Getting to Gabarret Bus Station
You will need to fly to Bordeaux and then get a train to MARMANDE or AGEN then a bus to Gabarret
Continuing your journey to the Ride
On arriving at Bordeaux airport buy a ticket for the Jetbus to the train station at the information kiosk, board the bus right outside the exit doors and get off at Bordeaux SNCF station. The Jetbus costs 7 Euros each way and takes around 45 minutes to get the the train station. You then catch a train on the Bordeaux to Agen route to Mont de Marsan. There is also an option of getting off the train early and catching a bus to Gabarret, which brings you closer to the ride. These are very easy connections, the bus actually waits for the train. The cost of the bus is approximately 10 Euros and the train approx 30 Euros.
We have more detailed information on the train and bus journeys. Please ask.
Bus and Train Websites
www.ter-sncf.com/aquitaine
www.voyages-sncf.com
Driving from Bordeaux takes about an hour and a half.
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GETTING TO BLOIS
It is possible to fly to Paris or Tours before getting a train to Blois.
GETTING TO TOURS
GETTING TO PARIS
A number of low cost airlines fly direct to Paris from a number of UK airports. For more information try looking at www.skyscanner.net
CONTINUING YOUR JOURNEY
Trains from Paris (approx 2 hours) will involve at least 1 change. Trains from Tours (under 1 hour) can go direct, although some involve a change. For train information please see International Journey Planner.
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Getting to Mont de Marsan
You will need to fly to Bordeaux and then get a train to Mont de Marsan station.
Continuing your journey to the Ride
On arriving at Bordeaux airport buy a ticket for the Jetbus to the train station at the information kiosk, board the bus right outside the exit doors and get off at Bordeaux SNCF station. The Jetbus costs 7 Euros each way and takes around 45 minutes to get the the train station. You then catch a train on the Bordeaux to Agen route to Mont de Marsan. There is also an option of getting off the train early and catching a bus to Gabarret, which brings you closer to the ride. These are very easy connections, the bus actually waits for the train. The cost of the bus is approximately 10 Euros and the train approx 30 Euros.
We have more detailed information on the train and bus journeys. Please ask.
Bus and Train Websites
www.ter-sncf.com/aquitaine
www.voyages-sncf.com
Driving from Bordeaux takes about an hour and a half.
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Getting to Pau
http://www.pau.aeroport.fr/en/home.php
Direct Flights from the UK to Pau.
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
Other airport websites:
Bordeaux http://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/
Tarbes http://www.tarbes-lourdes.aeroport.fr/GB/index.htm
Biarritz http://www.biarritz.aeroport.fr/indexen.html
Toulouse http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/US/default.asp?lgue=2
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Brive
You will need to fly to Limoges or Bordeaux and then get a train to either Brive or Souillac station. We have found the connections more convenient from Limoges.
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Limoges.
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
Airport Website and Email
http://www.aeroportlimoges.com/uk/
diralb@limoges.cci.fr
Bordeau Airport Website and Email
www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr
info@bordeaux.aeroport.fr
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
Continuing your journey to the Ride
On arriving at Limoges airport you will need to get a taxi from outside the terminal to Limoges train station. The cost of a taxi is about €18 and takes about 20 minutes. It is in the centre of the town, so if you have time to wait for your train, you can explore the town with it's shops and restaurants. You then get a train to Brive, €18, or Souillac, €25. (Prices updated April 2007) You will be picked up by your host.
Train Website
http://www.internationaltrainline.com/tickets/default.asp?AFF=TLN
Greece
Heraklion, Kefalonia Airport or Sami Port
Getting to Heraklion
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Heraklion-Kazantzakis Airport.
Airport |
Airline |
Web |
| Belfast |
Air Berlin, First Choice Airways, Excel Airways |
www.airberlin.com, www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights, www.xl.com
|
| Birmingham |
First Choice Airways, Fly Thomas Cook |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights, www.flythomascook.com |
| Bristol |
First Choice Airways, Air Malta, Fly Thomas Cook, Excel Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights, www.airmalta.com, www.flythomascook.com, www.xl.com
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| Bournmouth |
Fly Thomas Cook |
www.flythomascook.com |
| Cardiff |
First Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights |
| East Midlands |
First Choice Airways, Fly Thomas Cook, Excel Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights, www.flythomascook.com, www.xl.com
|
| Exeter |
Excel Airways |
www.xl.com |
| Glasgow |
First Choice Airways, Fly Thomas Cook, Excel Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights, www.flythomascook.com, www.xl.com |
| London Gatwick |
British Airways, First Choice Airways, Excel Airways, Fly Thomas Cook, GB Airways |
www.ba.com, www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights, www.xl.com, www.flythomascook.com, www.gbairways.com |
| London Stansted |
First Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights |
| Manchester |
British Airways, First Choice Airways, |
www.ba.com, www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights
|
| Newcastle |
Thompson Fly, First Choice Airways |
www.thomsonfly.com, www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights
|
| Nottingham |
First Choice Airways |
www.firstchoice.co.uk/flights |
Airport Website
http://www.hcaa-eleng.gr/irak.htm (this website is quite difficult to use and not very helpful!)
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Kefalonia
You have two options; fly direct to Kefalonia-Argostoli airport (mostly summer months only) or fly to Athens and get a bus and Ferry.
It is very easy to reach Kefalonia by bus and ferry from Athens. You need to get a bus from the airport to Peplones bus station. The cost is just a few euros and can take up to an hour. From here there is a 3 hour bus journey to the port of Patras where you get the ferry to Sami. Your hosts will be waiting for you at the port.
We have detailed information and prices on the transport mentioned. Please ask us if you'd like to see this.
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Athens
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
Website and Email
www.aia.gr/EN/default.asp
airport_info@aia.gr
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Kefalonia-Argostoli
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from Athens to Kefalonia-Argostoli:
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Hungary
Balaton Airport, Budapest Airport
Getting to Balaton-Sármellék Airport
Direct Flights from the UK
Website and Email
http://www.flybalaton.com/?null&lang=en
info@flybalaton.com
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Budapest Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Airport |
Airline |
Web |
| Dublin |
Malev |
www.malev.hu |
| London Gatwick |
Easyjet, British Airways, Malev |
www.easyjet.com, www.ba.com, www.malev.hu
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| London Heathrow |
British Airways, Malev, American Airways, Iberiair |
www.ba.com, www.malev.hu, www.americanairlines.co.uk, www.iberiair.com |
| London Luton |
Easyjet |
www.easyjet.com, sky europe |
| Newcastle |
Easyjet |
www.easyjet.com |
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
Website and Email
http://www.bud.hu/english
info@bud.hu
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Iceland
Keflavik Airport
Getting to Reykjavik-Keflavik
Direct Flights from the UK to Keflavik Airport
Website and Email
www.keflavikairport.com
fridthor.eydal@kefairport.is
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Ireland
Cork Airport, Dublin, Galway Airport, Kerry Airport, Shannon Airport, The Farmhouse Co. Sligo
Getting to Cork Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Website
www.corkairport.com/index.asp
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Getting To Dublin Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Airport |
Airline |
Web |
| Aberdeen |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Birmingham |
Ryanair, Aer Lingus |
www.ryanair.com, www.aerlingus.com |
| Blackpool |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Bournemouth |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Bristol |
Ryanair, Aer Lingus |
www.ryanair.com, www.aerlingus.com
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| Cardiff |
Aer Arran Airline |
www.aerarann.ie |
| Derry |
British Airways, Logan Air |
www.ba.com, www.loganair.co.uk |
| Durham Tees Valley |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| East Midlands |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Edinburgh |
Ryanair, Aer Lingus |
www.ryanair.com, www.aerlingus.com
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| Exeter |
FlyBe |
www.flybe.com |
| Glasgow |
AerLingus |
www.aerlingus.com |
| Jersey |
FlyBe, AerLingus |
www.flybe.com, www.aerlingus.com
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| Leeds Bradford |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Liverpool |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| London City |
KLM |
www.klm.com |
| London Gatwick |
British Airways, Ryanair |
www.ba.com, www.ryanair.com
|
| London Heathrow |
British Airways, British Midland, Lufthansa, AerLingus |
www.ba.com, www.flybmi.com, www.lufthansa.com, www.aerlingus.com
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| London Luton |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| London Stansted |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Manchester |
Ryanair, Aer Lingus |
www.ryanair.com, www.aerlingus.com
|
| Newcastle |
Ryanair, Aer Lingus |
www.ryanair.com, www.aerlingus.com
|
| Newquay |
Air Southwest |
www.airsouthwest.com |
| Norwich |
FlyBe |
www.flybe.com |
| Prestwick |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Robin Hood (Doncaster/Sheffield) |
Ryanair |
www.ryanair.com |
| Southampton |
FlyBe |
www.flybe.com |
Website
www.dublinairport.com
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting To Galway Airport
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Getting to Kerry Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
For details on airport facilities and transport information, please check out the airport's website.
Website and Email
www.kerryairport.ie
info@kerryairport.ie
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Getting to Shannon Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
For details on airport facilities and transport information, please check out the airport's website.
Website and Email
www.shannonairport.com/index.html
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Co. Sligo
You have a choice on this ride or flying into Knock or Sligo.
GETTING TO Knock Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Website and Email
www.knockairport.com
info@irelandwestairport.com
GETTING TO Sligo Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Website and Email
http://www.sligoairport.com/
info@sligoairport.com
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Italy
Chiusi Train Station, Florence Aiport/Station, Pisa Airport, Rome, Orvieto Train Station, Spoleto or Perugia Train Station
Getting to Chiusi Train Station
From Rome it is then possible to get a train to Chiusi Train Station (about 100 miles and €68), with 1 stop in Roma Termini. For more information look at www.railitalia.co.uk
Alternatively we can arrange a transfer from Rome airport for €200
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Getting To Florence Airport
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Getting to Pisa Airport
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Getting to Rome
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Rome - Ciampino
Website and Email for both Rome airports (details of shopping, eating, onward travel etc)
www.adr.it/Default.asp?L=3
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Rome - Fiumicino
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Orvieto Train Station
Fly to Rome and check www.trenitalia.it/ - for train times from Rome to Orvieto.
Ciampino airport has a bus to the railway station. Fiumicino airport has a rail link to the station. We can provide more details on these connections, please ask. If you dont want to take the train, we are able to organise a transfer from Rome at an extra cost.
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Getting to Spoleto or Perugia
Direct Flights from the UK to Perugia Airport
Website and Email
www.airport.umbria.it (in Italian!)
info@airport.umbria.it
Continuing to the ride:
Car transfers from Rome, €200 per car 1-4 pax, payable on site and cost split between passengers. Or you can hire a car for the 2 hour journey.
Perugia Airport is only 25 mins train journey from Spoleto. Riders are met at the station and transferred to the riding centre. Spoleto is the nearest town and is a 15-minute car ride away. From Rome, take the train to Spoleto from Rome Termini station heading towards Ancona which will take about half an hour. Fiumicino Airport has a rail link to the station.
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Poland
Krakow Airport or Town, Szczecin Airport or Gdansk Airport, Rzeszow Airport
Getting to Krakow Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland
Website and Email
www.krakow-info.com/airport.htm
lotnisko@lotnisko-balice.pl
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting to Szczecin Airport
Direct Flights from the UK
Website and Email
www.staypoland.com/airline-tickets/szczecin-airport.asp
info@airport.com.pl
Getting to Gdansk Airport
Direct flights from the UK
For cheap flights, try using www.skysca nner.net
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Getting to Rzeszow Airport
Direct Flights from the UK and Ireland to Rzeszow Airport
Website and Email
www.lotnisko-rzeszow.pl/?lang=en
rzeszowairport@polish-airports.com
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Portugal
Faro Airport, Lisbon Airport, The Quinta
Getting to Faro
Flights from the UK:
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Getting to Lisbon Airport
Direct Flights from the UK
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
Website and Email
www.ana.pt/portal/page/portal/ANA/AEROPORTO_LISBOA/
lisbon.airport@ana-aeroportos.pt
For cheap flights, try using www.skyscanner.net
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Getting To The Quinta
Yuo have a choice of two airports, Lisbon and Faro.
Direct Flights from the UK to Lisbon
Indirect Flights
You can also fly from many regional aiports and get a connecting flight from:
Website and Email
www.ana.pt/portal/page/portal/ANA/AEROPORTO_LISBOA/
lisbon.airport@ana-aeroportos.pt
Direct Flights from the UK to Faro
