We’ve touched on how to use two connecting Ryanair flights to get to save you money on your destination – for example – flying to Marrakech via Marseille from London.
Here, we’re going to put out a different spin on things and discuss ways to reach further afield destinations by combining two different airlines.
These opportunities arise for a number of reasons; mainly being that there are often restrictions from the target airport, either by law or prohibitive pricing. Therefore it’s inaccessbile for UK-based airlines such as Ryanair or Easyjet., but OK for others. Another is the geographical location; the longer the flight, the less effective the low cost model. And as fares rise, the full-service carriers (some of whom offer good deals in the first place) look more tempting.
Of course, as discussed before, you will save money, but at a fair cost to yourself – having to change flights (perhaps more than once), and adding on quite a few hours to your journey. Additionally, there is also the consideration of a flight cancellation or delay; there is no compensation for a missed connection.
I could give the following tips if you’re thinking of this type of thing:
- Try to connect via a city that you are interested in. This type of flight works best if you give yourself ample time between connections. Having a flight the day after is perfect, as you get a day in the first city. If you’re cheap enough, you can sleep at the airport.
- It goes without saying that if you do sightsee in the first place, choose an airport that is not too far away unless you have perfectly budgeted your time. You do not want to have to rush things because the cost of a missed connection will be pricey.
- Unlikely to happen, but it’s always best to connect via a busier airport where there are greater options. Sometimes you cannot have the choice, but at quieter airports where there may only be 1 flight a week to your destination may leave you in trouble if that flight is cancelled.
On that note, we’ll review the first destination you can get to via this type of combo:
1) Moscow
Despite already costing a quite reasonable £108 on BA if you’re booking in advance, this can be also reached from as low as 50 Euro (one way).
From the UK, you need to get a flight to Riga and then, AirBaltic can connect you to Moscow.
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