can't get a flight!!

chrissie


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 14:32

what is going on? apparently, pegasus only sell package holidays in august and september, and from other sources i can't get ANY affordable round-trip ticket for my dates!!

please can someone tell me how to get to TRNC 31st august to 7th september - what do you people who own properties out there do at this time of year?

thanks for any help, chrissie

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 14:35

Try travel republic to Larnaca. They may have flights from a local airport then a taxi to North but order your taxi from the north. Travel Republic have many late offers even just a few days before.

TracyF


Joined: 17/05/2008
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 14:47

Also try thomsonfly or airflightsdirect

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 14:51

This seems a bit strange because I have booked a return flight only for my Dad in September although I did this in April. Have you tried their website? http://www.flypgs.com



As for affordability, you have left it late for that because August and September are peak season and the time when Cypriots/Turks are travelling for their holidays. It is common knowledge here that it is nigh on impossible to get tickets for end August/early September for that reason. Therefore prices are very high.

cazim


Joined: 06/07/2008
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 15:04

If you can travel a bit later, I booked a flight only last week one way 3rd September for £101. They are a bit more expensive now, 3rd september- 10 September is £310 return, yet if you book two one way tickets, it costs £265.



With Cyprus Turkish Airlines.



http://www.kthy.net

Chick-a-Dee


Joined: 16/06/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 15:06

We use skyscanner to book flights into Larnaca, there are always cheap alternatives to be found.



http://www.skycanner.net



Good luck ...

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 15:09

Try http://flights.monarch.co.uk/index.asp

I have found them to be the cheapest at the moment for flights to Larnaca.

not2sure


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 79

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 15:22

were are you flying from

chrissie


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 15:35

good points joandjelly - yes, i tried the pegasus website and spoke to gary at cyprus premier who gave me the info at the top.

i've managed to find an overnight flight on xl.com which compares well to the monarch flights price-wise but with better travel times.

gosh, who would have thought it could be so difficult ...

thanks for the assistance everyone.

chrissie

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 15:57

You might also be able to reduce the cost by flying (via Larnaca) out with one airline and back with another. We did this in July flying to UK with Thomas Cook (to Stansted) and back with Monarch (from Luton). At the time this saved loads but then you do have to pay for everything on top like luggage, food, seats, etc. It was still much cheaper for us though.

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 16:09

Try Tom at IAH He got me a good deal for September



http://www.flightholiday.co.uk



info @flightholiday.co.uk



if you are in England 0871 855 2925

allycatthree


Joined: 22/04/2008
Posts: 86

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 18:14

I know its a bit oddball but easyjet are flying gatwick to paphos and there is to be a bus service to Lefkosa? I have booked a 14day return in feb 09 for £68 each for two of us with no luggage. Will hire there and drive the extra bit for the saving. Rates end august look like low 200s.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 18:15

Trying to book this late at one of the busiest weeks of the year I think.



It is end of school holidays and people are returing to UK, students returning to university from here to UK. Others are coming out here for end of summer.



Did you try Turkish airlines. Fly daily from MAN and LHR I think.

chrissie


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 19:02

yup, i tried all the suggestions offered above, many thanks to all.



i've gone for an overnight flight with xl.com (flashing away at the top of this page!), luton to larnaca for £232 inclusive which is probably not bad considering the time of year.



chrissie

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
23/07/2008 20:02

Chrissie, Glad to hear that you got some flights, I'd say thats a very good price at this time of year, Sorry that I couldnt be of help with the Pegasus flight only.



Gary

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
24/07/2008 01:05

Hi

I'm a bit too late with these Chrissie, but might be useful to someone else.

Copied from 'Holiday Warehouse'.

1 CYPRUS(LCA) on Sat, 30 August 2008 for 14 nights. Departing : GATWICK (LGW) - prices correct as of Mon, 21 July 2008 at 06:00 Flight Only £179 - 2 CYPRUS(LCA) on Sat, 30 August 2008 for 7 nights. Departing : LUTON (LTN) - prices correct as of Wed, 23 July 2008 at 00:52 Flight Only £190 - 3 CYPRUS(LCA) on Sat, 30 August 2008 for 14 nights. Departing : STANSTED (STN) - prices correct as of Mon, 21 July 2008 at 06:00 Flight Only £199 - 4 CYPRUS(PFO) on Sun, 31 August 2008 for 14 nights. Departing : GATWICK (LGW) - prices correct as of Wed, 23 July 2008 at 07:45 Flight Only £200

5 CYPRUS(LCA) on Sat, 30 August 2008 for 14 nights. Departing : LUTON LTN) - prices correct as of Wed, 23 July 2008 at 00:52 Flight Only £200

Hope you have a good trip

Regards

Jo Valentine

chrissie


Joined: 29/01/2008
Posts: 50

Message Posted:
24/07/2008 01:10

hi again gary,

didn't expect you to pop up on here! i'm happy to know that you think i got a good price in the end, though it took ages to come by - probably my inexperience in these matters but i will improve given time. by the way, when is your christmas schedule to be made public?

chrissie

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 12:42

Hi Chrissie,



The Airlines that mainly serve North Cyprus have not issued the winter schedule yet so no agent or opertaor can sensibly (honestly) offer you the winter flights.



You will know on here not long after we do.



Tom

IAH Ltd

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
26/07/2008 16:08

Chrissie,

Our winter programme will be out in a few weeks time, out of respect to Izzett(who operates his own Travel Company), I wont post my business details on this forum.



Regards



Gary