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    Tips for the long distance flyer

    I've decided on some fundamental changes to the way I fly to Europe. Firstly no more going straight through - I'm going to look for flights with a min 8 hour stopover, check into an airport hotel and lie flat on a bed for 6 hours sleep, after a shower, or a swim. I prefer going via Dubai from...
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    Paris to Biarritz/Bayonne: Cost of train vs flight

    When you've had 25 or 26 hours in the air getting to CDG from Australia (and 35 or 40 hours when you add in airport waiting and transit time), it's hang the cost and get to Bayonne as fast as possible. Every travel minute saved is a minute closer to putting your head on a pillow and getting...
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    who knew it would cost so much!

    Always a trade off between price and flying time. Every hour counts when doing long haul Australia/NZ and Europe. When you add in time for transit in Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai etc, getting to/from airport, 25 hour flying time can turn into 35 hours plus. And much longer if you accept a big...
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    Why should you Over-Night before SJPdP

    I flew Brisbane to Singapore, Singapore - Paris, Paris - Bayonne, about 40 hours of travelling. Then next day Bayonne to SJPP on the train and then walked 12kms to Valcarlos. Both of these plans were mistakes. I pushed too hard to get there, and gave myself no time to get over jet-lag. I...
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    Travelling from Paris Charles de Gaulle airport to SJPdP

    I took the bus from CDG to Orly (45 minutes and about 8 Euros from memory) and caught a plane (Air France) to Biarritz and then a cab to Bayonne. Saved a heap of time v train, and wasn’t expensive. Another option for you.
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    Travel Advice from Sydney, Australia to SJPdP

    I leave in 2 weeks. Fly Singapore Airlines Brisbane to Paris CDG. Get in on a Sunday morning 7am. Couldn't get trains to work without a long wait. So getting the bus across to Orly, and flying to Biarritz at noon with Air France. Will taxi over to Bayonne hotel. Should be there by 3pm...

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