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Flight & Transfer Information
Flight Details - Corfu
Our flight to Corfu is with Thomsonfly (formerly Britannia Airways) from
London Gatwick on Friday mornings. Flying time is three hours and Greek time
is two hours ahead of the UK. Britannia also operates Friday flights from a
number of regional airports, among them Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow,
Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle . Please enquire with our
office for availability. Supplements chargeable on these flights depend on
the airport and season of travel. Thomsonfly offers a number of chargeable
additional services to passengers although some, such as extra legroom
seats, are in very short supply. Please let us know at the time of booking
if you would like further information on these.
Transfers
Clients holidaying on Corfu will be transferred to their accommodation by
either coach or taxi. The journey will take between 30 minutes and one hour,
depending on location, and clients will normally share a taxi with other
Travel à la carte clients. Private taxi transfers are available at a further
cost of £10 per person return.
Flight Details - Paxos
The journey to Paxos is by flight to Corfu and onward sea crossing to Paxos.
The flight details are the same as for Corfu above.
Transfers
On arrival in Corfu, clients will be transferred to the port for their
onward journey to Paxos. The transfer is normally by hydrofoil from the new
port, departing at approximately 15:00 and taking one hour. On arrival on
Paxos, clients will be taken to their accommodation by coach or taxi.
Some flights from regional airports have later departure times and land in
Corfu after 14:00, missing the hydrofoil transfer. For passengers landing in
the afternoon a sea taxi (fare approximately £25 per person one way if all
seats on the boat are taken) is a convenient way of reaching Paxos the same
day. Otherwise we can arrange an overnight stay in a hotel in Corfu Town
with an onward transfer the following morning.
A new seaplane service between Corfu and Paxos now offers an alternative
means of travelling between the two islands. The flying time is
approximately 10 minutes but there is a limit on accompanying luggage of 12
kg per passenger. For passengers flying from Corfu to Paxos, there is a free
minibus service from Corfu Town to the marine port at Gouvia marina. On
arrival at Paxos, the plane lands at usual collection point, the new port.
The regular return transfer from Paxos is by the hydrofoil, which leaves
Gaios at 08:00. Those with later flights may wish to leave Paxos later but
please note that accommodation must be vacated by 10:00. We have to ask you
to leave at this time to allow the accommodation to be cleaned before the
next arrival. In such cases our local staff will, if desired, endeavour to
make arrangements for your luggage to be looked after and, where possible, a
shower to be made available for your use.
Flight & Transfer Details - Symi
The journey to Symi is by air to Rhodes and then onward sea crossing by
hydrofoil or passenger ferry.
The majority of flights to Rhodes depart on Wednesday mornings and the
approximate flying time from London Gatwick is four hours. Flights to Rhodes
are also available from some regional airports. A few flights are also
available on Saturdays. On arrival at Rhodes airport you will be taken to
Mandraki harbour in Rhodes town.for the onward transfer by boat. During the
main season, the transfer to Symi will be by hydrofoil (taking one hour) or
ferry (two hours).
Flight & Transfer Details -
Skiathos
Most flights to Skiathos are on Fridays, from Gatwick or Manchester, with
alternatives sometimes available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Flying time is
three and a half hours and some flights make a refuelling stop at
Thessaloniki on the return, adding a further 45 minutes to the journey.
Transfers on Skiathos are by taxi, which we can book for you in advance
through our local agent. We have no representative on Skiathos.
Air Tickets
Air tickets are sent two weeks before departure providing full payment of
the holiday has been received.
Infants/Children
Infants do not qualify for ‘infant status’ unless they are under 2 years of
age at the time of their return flight to the UK, nor do they qualify for a
seat, meal or luggage allowance on the aircraft. Pushchairs and carrycots
will be transported free of charge. Only one infant per adult may travel as
a lap passenger. Most airlines permit the carriage of infants in approved
infant car seats subject to the applicable fare being paid.
Luggage Allowance
The luggage allowance on all charter flights is 20 kilos per person. Hand
luggage is now restricted to 5 kilos. Most airlines reserve the right to
charge passengers for excess luggage.
Passports and Visas
A valid ten-year passport is required for entry into Greece. Holders of full
British passports and nationals of countries which are members of the EU do
not require a visa for entry into Greece. If you are not a British Citizen
or do not hold an EU passport please check with the Greek Consulate (020
7221 6467).
Pregnant Mothers
After 28 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers are required to provide a
medical certificate of fitness to fly, confirming the expected date of
birth. Travel is not permitted if over 33 weeks on the return journey.
Special Requests
Wheelchairs,vegetarian and special dietary meals should be requested at the
time of booking and indicated on the booking form, giving the name(s) to
which the request applies. We cannot undertake to request specific seats on
any aircraft. However, the airlines will make provision for those with
disabilities or particular medical conditions.
Flight Information - a note
The above information concerning airlines, flight times, aircraft and
transfers was correct at time of going to press. Clients should be aware,
however, that these arrangements may be subject to change.
If either the airlines or Travel à la carte make such changes, we will
inform you as soon as possible. All charter flights to and from the Greek
Islands are designated ‘no-smoking’ flights.
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