FUN4FRASER
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« on: January 02, 2012, 06:24:23 PM » |
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I know this is relatively early..but Im looking to book flights and hotel room for the Galway UKIPT in February .It would appear no flights go direct from The North of England and the nearest other two airports that have plenty of flights are either Knock (1 hour taxi) or Shannon (2 hour taxi)
Any of you guys got any advice on flights /hotels or fancy travelling in a group etc then please let me know
Thanks in Advance
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2012, 06:34:26 PM » |
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Last two seasons I have flown in direct to Galway from Manchester with Aer Arran. Propellor planes but cheap n cheerful and last time was when we had all that snow. You have to stay in the raddison as it is the venue and decent quality
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FUN4FRASER
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2012, 06:36:26 PM » |
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Last two seasons I have flown in direct to Galway from Manchester with Aer Arran. Propellor planes but cheap n cheerful and last time was when we had all that snow. You have to stay in the raddison as it is the venue and decent quality
Cheers Jase do you fancy it this year ? Just put aer arran in the search and it says only to shannon airport  could it of been there ?
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2012, 07:49:32 PM » |
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I flew Air Arran from Luton Fraser - was fine. had to come back via Shannon due to snow and from memory can was about 100 euro, fine if 2/3 of you - didn't take 2hrs but they said that, about 1.5hrs
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FUN4FRASER
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2012, 08:36:51 PM » |
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I flew Air Arran from Luton Fraser - was fine. had to come back via Shannon due to snow and from memory can was about 100 euro, fine if 2/3 of you - didn't take 2hrs but they said that, about 1.5hrs
Okay cheers for that info sir , though looking for more Northern Airport ..Manchester ,Doncaster East Midlands etc
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KarmaDope
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2012, 08:48:14 PM » |
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Galway airport closed in October.
2 options I think:
1. Fly to Shannon and take cab. 2. Fly to Dublin, rent car and drive down their M6 straight to Galway. Approx. 2hrs drive.
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2012, 08:56:45 PM » |
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Galway airport closed in October.
2 options I think:
1. Fly to Shannon and take cab. 2. Fly to Dublin, rent car and drive down their M6 straight to Galway. Approx. 2hrs drive.
How far is Shannon to Galway? Up for option 2 if we can get enough of us to Dublin at the same time? Or may not bother
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2012, 09:08:10 PM » |
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Ferry it for japes. The fast one sails from Holyhead 99 minutes iirc.
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FUN4FRASER
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2012, 09:25:04 PM » |
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Galway airport closed in October.
2 options I think:
1. Fly to Shannon and take cab. 2. Fly to Dublin, rent car and drive down their M6 straight to Galway. Approx. 2hrs drive.
How far is Shannon to Galway?Up for option 2 if we can get enough of us to Dublin at the same time? Or may not bother Im told Shannon to Galway is 90 mins...The place to check out is an Airport called "Knock" 45 minutes North of Galway as there seems to be plenty of flights . Dublin to Galway is 130 miles so I think a last resort but doable if needs must . Lets get our heads together and get something arranged
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SolarCarro
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2012, 12:05:26 AM » |
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I work in Galway a lot (off their tomorrow)
Galway Airport is shut for winter
Shannon is 50 miles away and 1 hour via the new motorway they built
Simples!!
Car hire £40 quid for 3 days
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FUN4FRASER
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2012, 11:00:47 AM » |
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I work in Galway a lot (off their tomorrow)
Galway Airport is shut for winter
Shannon is 50 miles away and 1 hour via the new motorway they built
Simples!!
Car hire £40 quid for 3 days
Sounds good ....thank you very much Any opinion on Knock airport ? as there seem to be a lot more flights to there from The North of England Cheers
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KarmaDope
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2012, 11:07:41 AM » |
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Its further away and non-motorway. If driving would recommend Shannon.
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KarmaDope
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2012, 11:16:52 AM » |
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Oh, you can fly from Manchester to Shannon with Aer Lingus.
Did a dummy booking - flying on 14th Feb returning on 21st Feb. £50 return + £12 handling fee without a checked bag - an extra €15 for a bag I believe. Of course, you could always get it all in a hand luggage suitcase...
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SolarCarro
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2012, 11:18:45 AM » |
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Its further away and non-motorway. If driving would recommend Shannon.
Agree with Adam, Knock is 55 miles North but roads are not as good as the Shannon route but if flights are better Knock is a viable alternative I am flying Manchester - Shannon tonight - drive to Galway Dave
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FUN4FRASER
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2012, 11:25:10 AM » |
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Its further away and non-motorway. If driving would recommend Shannon.
Okay thanks for that too Looks like Shannon Airport it is then (with Knock as back up) Ill have a look at flights as there are two start dates/times Thursday the 16th Feb @ Midday or Friday the 17th @ Midday . If there are a few of us travelling then we need to decide which start date suits...maybe post best option on here ?
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