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    How Long Through the Airport

    The Madrid airport is huge. It can take 30 minutes by tram (times are posted) just to get from one terminal to the next. I would allow at least a couple of hours or even more if you have things to do at the airport. And yes, your flight could be late. Especially if you are flying on Iberia. ;)
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    Pamploma

    I flew from LAX to Pamplona with a short stopover in Madrid on Iberia.
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    Collapsible Trekking Poles as Carry-On?

    I wasn't trying to "get away with" anything. Backpacks are always screened carefully. Of the many airports that screened my pack, only Santiago seemed to have a rule about trekking poles, perhaps because of the large volume of them from coming from the Camino(s). Of course there may be...
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    Collapsible Trekking Poles as Carry-On?

    I had no problem with my trekking pole in my pack as carry on luggage from Madrid to Pamplona or from Madrid to Porto. They do NOT allow them as carry on for flights OUT of Santiago. But you can check the pole(s) separately for no charge if you want to carry on your pack.
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    Protecting backpack in checked luggage

    And put on your pack cover and tighten securely.
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    Suggestions for booking a flight back home...

    Once you are in St. Jean it is easy to get your bearings. The route is pretty clear and the pilgrim's office will have maps, credencials, and even shells. They can answer any questions you might have on arrival. There are also plenty of stores and ATMs if you need anything before you...
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    Iberia express

    I had no problem wth my poles collapsed in my pack from LAX to Madrid or Madrid to Pamplona. But flying out of Santiago they took them out of my pack and told me to go check them. There wasn't time to get out of line and go back through security so I just left them there.
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    Iberia express

    They do not allow trekking poles on the flight but you can check them. They also have a reputation for delays. I experienced a couple and locals informed me that it is quite common. ;)
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    Traveling from USA to SJPdP late April 2015

    I have booked Corazon Puro for my first night in Pamplona. They provide transport to SJPDP the following morning.
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    Traveling from USA to SJPdP late April 2015

    I booked my flight from the U.S. to Pamplona and my return trip from Santiago to the U.S. I added a few days to how long I think it will take me to walk the whole Camino. Nice to have a small cushion for rest days or sightseeing or those unplanned "bonuses". ;) Cheers, Laurel
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    Travel from California to Sjdp

    Yes, absolutely. Very thorough and very kind of you to take the time. Thanks. Cheers
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    Travel from California to Sjdp

    Either LAX or SFO. I live half way between the two in a smallish town with a small airport. I always have to fly to one or the other to connect. I'll check both. Cheers.
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    Travel from California to Sjdp

    Thanks so much for all your replies. It does sound a bit complicated so more research is necessary before I book my flights. It may be too complicated to tack on other stops for sightseeing prior to my Camino this time. Is it easier to fly into Barcelona or Madrid before traveling on to...
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    Travel from California to Sjdp

    Hi. I too am traveling from California for my first Camino in May of 2015. Actually I'll be arriving late April and returning early June. I haven't reserved any flights yet. It sounds like LAX to Paris to SJPdP may be the simplest route but I've been to Paris several times and would like to...

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