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Traveling to UK with Bike

  • 20-05-2014 10:05am
    #1
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Was looking in to getting a Ferry to the UK and driving to London to an event. The very could cost €250!

    Similar flights cost about €80 return with €30 for sports equipment (not sure if thats return or not).

    Any recommendations on which airline to travel with and/or where to rent a bike bag/box?


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  • #2
    nak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    I paid €50 each way for the bike with Ryan Air, but 30kg allowance. Aer Lingus is 23kg (which for a hard case can be a bit of a push). Wheelworx and Cycleways rent boxes, sure other shops probably do too. These guys will transport your bike for certain events: http://www.shipmytribike.ie/index.php/main/events


  • #3
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    jaysus this could start getting expensive!


  • #4
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    Bikes are classed as bikes and not sports equipment for aer lingus. 40 euro each way if there is room. Book early to avoid disappointment.


  • #5
    QueensGael
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 706 ✭✭✭QueensGael


    godtabh wrote: »
    jaysus this could start getting expensive!

    Welcome to your new addiction :D

    You might end up having to ring Aer Lingus to secure the bike box space; sometimes you can do it online, sometimes not, and I'm not sure why…


  • #6
    MB Lacey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,277 ✭✭✭MB Lacey


    My OH just booked a bike to Leeds last night with Ryanair, it's €50 e/w.
    Going to try the CTC bag again because we have one lying in the shed.
    Something in these 2 posts might be helpful to you.

    Pre flight Dublin to Leeds

    Post flight Leeds

    Rtn from Leeds to Dublin no issues at all, bike completely fine.


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  • #7
    Tzarkahn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭Tzarkahn


    Aer Lingus don't need it to be Boxed, 40 Flat fee for a Bike, limit to 10 bikes per flight:
    AerLingus > travelinformation/baggageinformation/sportsequipment/

    No issues coming from Brussels to Cork, just the once mind.


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