marinello Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 10:36 PM, DesiScotsman said: I’m on the same return flight as you. Did you manage to get a seat on that Tbilisi to Paris flight? I didn’t get an option to choose one when I booked it through AirFrance even though I was able to book a seat for the other 3 flights. Flying out on Wed 15th Nov: EDI (0600) - CDG (0850) CDG (12:35) - TBS (2025) Flying back on Fri 17th Nov: TBS (1215) - CDG (1415) CDG (2035) - EDI (2125) Didn't have any difficulties booking the Tiblisi- CDG flight. Maybe I was just lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtoun exile Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 (edited) Had plans to do the Ed-CDG-Tblisi route but mates work wouldn't give holidays. Was £360 Cdg-Tblisi return. Low and behold they have now agreed his holidays and I can only see £780 or double that on Georgian Airlines. Would be 3 of us with a youngster who has support needs meaning we need to be direct as possible (2 flights from Scotland) Am I missing a trick here or is it just tough luck from delaying. £780 is a deal breaker as is the cheaper 3 flights route. Edited November 2, 2023 by Langtoun exile Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintinek Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, Langtoun exile said: Had plans to do the Ed-CDG-Tblisi route but mates work wouldn't give holidays. Was £360 Cdg-Tblisi return. Low and behold they have now agreed his holidays and I can only see £780 or double that on Georgian Airlines. Would be 3 of us with a youngster who has support needs meaning we need to be direct as possible (2 flights from Scotland) Am I missing a trick here irbisbit just tough luck from delaying. £780 is a deal breaker as is the cheaper 3 flights route. Try booking the return let with Georgian Airways direct Worked out a good bit cheaper for me, just pay in euros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ84 Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 50 minutes ago, Langtoun exile said: Had plans to do the Ed-CDG-Tblisi route but mates work wouldn't give holidays. Was £360 Cdg-Tblisi return. Low and behold they have now agreed his holidays and I can only see £780 or double that on Georgian Airlines. Would be 3 of us with a youngster who has support needs meaning we need to be direct as possible (2 flights from Scotland) Am I missing a trick here or is it just tough luck from delaying. £780 is a deal breaker as is the cheaper 3 flights route. Edinburgh - Antalya - Tbilisi leaving 8.30 Wednesday morning is still under £200, if that helps at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtoun exile Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Fantastic assistance, thanks, what site is the route via Antalya on? I will get on to both after work. found a route via stanstead thats also worth exploring. This detail puts the game back on the agenda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 1:18 PM, marinello said: Didn't have any difficulties booking the Tiblisi- CDG flight. Maybe I was just lucky! Cool, did you book your flight through AIr France? It's no biggie as I'm sure I'll be able to select a seat when I do check-in for that flight as there definitely will be a fair few seats unoccupied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weejimmy Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Anyone got any idea if you require a Turkish visa when passing through Istanbul on route to Tbilisi? Flying with Pegasus and have read a few reviews of them refusing travel / charging 400 pound for an emergency visa so thought I best get all sorted in advance if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, Weejimmy said: Anyone got any idea if you require a Turkish visa when passing through Istanbul on route to Tbilisi? Flying with Pegasus and have read a few reviews of them refusing travel / charging 400 pound for an emergency visa so thought I best get all sorted in advance if required. That doesn't sound right. Where are you hearing that? I flew to Armenia via Antalya, Turkey.... Two separate flight bookings, so I had to go through immigration, collect luggage, etc... (as if I was staying in Turkey) then walked round to departures and I don't remember anything about a visa. Seems unlikely for somewhere that receives so many summer holiday tourists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Wee Jimmy... https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey/entry-requirements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I’m in Antalya for 7 hours (if lucky with immigration / security) so maybe more likely 3 after travel to town / beach. It worth venturing out? or should I just make myself comfy at the airport bar haha - travelling alone. What’s not to be missed if I do venture out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Antalya airport to the city centre is only 20-30 minutes by taxi, definitely better than hanging about the airport. The centre has plenty of old buildings, nice restaurants and a handful of bars, but the coastline is kinda cliffs and rocks. The beach area is a bit closer, but pretty much Benidorm or Blackpool in a different location. There's nothing to see or do in that area, apart from the obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 11 hours ago, kumnio said: Antalya airport to the city centre is only 20-30 minutes by taxi, definitely better than hanging about the airport. The centre has plenty of old buildings, nice restaurants and a handful of bars, but the coastline is kinda cliffs and rocks. The beach area is a bit closer, but pretty much Benidorm or Blackpool in a different location. There's nothing to see or do in that area, apart from the obvious. Useful cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Timer Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 2 hours ago, GaryWood34 said: Useful cheers Flew via Antalya on way back from Diyarbakir. Theres a metro train from right outside the airport takes you to the centre (from memory about 30 mins) and costs buttons. From centre stop theres a sort of old town/bazaar area which you can walk through down to a small harbour. Plenty places to eat and have a beer. Whatever you end up doing, get out the airport, they wouldn't let me into departures until 2 hours before flight. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Old Timer said: Flew via Antalya on way back from Diyarbakir. Theres a metro train from right outside the airport takes you to the centre (from memory about 30 mins) and costs buttons. From centre stop theres a sort of old town/bazaar area which you can walk through down to a small harbour. Plenty places to eat and have a beer. Whatever you end up doing, get out the airport, they wouldn't let me into departures until 2 hours before flight. Good luck! Lovely cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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