Amsterdam

SteelyDanJalapeno

Hi guys,

I've be searching online for awhile now and all the flights too Amsterdam from Aerlingus seem to be fairly expensive for August,

what should i expect to pay? is there many cheaper options?

Paulyh

Horgan wrote: »

Hi guys,

I've be searching online for awhile now and all the flights too Amsterdam from Aerlingus seem to be fairly expensive for August,

what should i expect to pay? is there many cheaper options?

you could fly to Belgium with Ryanair, and then get a train to Amsterdam. It only takes 3 hours, so it isnt bad at all.
there is a coach that brings you from the airport and drops you right at the train station.
I did it that way once and included a nights stay in brussels which was nice.

SteelyDanJalapeno

Okay, just checked that out, price of the flights are alot more reasonable,

can you remember what the price of the exchange was?

snubbleste

You could also go via Eindhoven
http://www.amsterdamtips.com/getting-to-amsterdam-from-eindhoven-airport.php

dudara

Horgan wrote: »

Hi guys,

I've be searching online for awhile now and all the flights too Amsterdam from Aerlingus seem to be fairly expensive for August,

what should i expect to pay? is there many cheaper options?

Aer Lingus are the only option when flying direct to Schiphol - a fact I know all too well as I work 4-5 days a week in Amsterdam. In addition, the flights can be expensive, especially if you book late or at peak times. They have you cornered and they know it.

decskelligs

try on the klm website they codeshare with airlingus but are often a lot cheaper. they fly from cork and dublin to schipol

Locker10a

Both EI and FR hike thier prices for August because they know well thats when everyone trys to get away before school, work ect !
Why not try another time , i have come across very reasonble flights to AMS with Aer lingus just at quieter times !:)

SteelyDanJalapeno

I'll try some of the suggestions mentioned above tonight,

it has to be August cause theres a few of us going, and it suits everyone,

in reference to brussels, the flights are under 50 quid, its looking like the best option so far

Fr Tod Umptious

Horgan wrote: »

I'll try some of the suggestions mentioned above tonight,

it has to be August cause theres a few of us going, and it suits everyone,

in reference to brussels, the flights are under 50 quid, its looking like the best option so far

But remember trains are expensive in Europe

Just did a quick check

Charleroi Sud > Amsterdam Centraal 11/08 - 13/08

€90

http://www.nshispeed.nl/en

SteelyDanJalapeno

wow looks like Aer lingus might be the best choice again,

John C

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

But remember trains are expensive in Europe

Just did a quick check

Charleroi Sud > Amsterdam Centraal 11/08 - 13/08

€90

http://www.nshispeed.nl/en

That is correct. Trains booked at short notice are expensive in Europe. In Munich there is a central bus station. Buses are cheap. The catches are discomfort and needing more time than a train.

I am only speculating:
I imagine that there are buses from Charleroi to Brusels and then to Amsterdam. I do not command the local languages, thus I have no Website with timetable and fares.

Is there anyone here with the Dutch, Flemish or French language and knows about these buses?

gandalf

It looks like it depends on the dates you need. Just checked the 15-20 of August and got a price of €142.62 incl of taxes which is good for that route.