travelingtrish
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Hi Trish,I am trying to book my flight from CDG to Biarritz. What a dilema. My flight gets in at 7.20am and the cheapest flight with Easy Jet leaves at 7.05 their next flight being at 16.00 (four) I cant see myself waiting that long for a flight. Air France is showing only flights from Orly, and their prices seem almost double that of easy jet. There is a flight (form Orly) at 12.55 which is $109 au which would not be too bad as I would still get to ST Jean in daylight. Though four hours will be a bit of a pain. If I book this flight, how hard is it to get to Orly? Need help here. I thought there would be more 'planes going that route. Or more times to book.
thanks in advance.
trish
IMHO, take the train ...Does anyone remember pre covid how many daily flights to Biarritz from CDG were usually available . The reason I ask is , I went to Easy Jets website today to book my flight and they only had one flight at 730 PM. My flight arrives at 8 am. I was wondering if as things get a little closer to normal by my arrival on Aug 16th there might be more flights available or if I should just book the Train. I don't expect things to be anywhere near pre covid conditions but if there was 1 or 2 more flights daily, it would make all the difference. Is this normally an extremely busy route?
I took the train from CDG to ORY to catch my connecting flight to Bayonne. Both Air France, flying in from Hannover/Germany. It was a pleasant way to cross the city without any traffic or crowding and was recommended as an alternative way instead of the busses.Trish - I also arrived into CDG from Australia (in 2011) and then took the shuttle to Orly for my flight to Biarritz.
It was very easy to find the bus even though CDG was incredibly busy and crowded!
I am an experienced traveler and I admit I found the ticket purchase to get into Paris (or to Orly) more than a little confounding. Several of the automated ticket machines weren't working. I speak fairly decent French and was able to get help from people in my line. But the regional (RER) trains are fast and efficient.I took the train from CDG to ORY
They took over the domestic lines that had been served by the Hop! airline. It happened a year ago, during a restructuring of Air France.I was unaware of Transavia Airlines
Have a wonder, restful trip! And IF you would like or need to stay in Bayonne overnight, I would suggest the Hôtel Côte Basque, (but plenty of others across the bridge) just across from the train station, and catch the first train in the morning to SJPP. I've stayed there twice, and wandered around Bayonne for a bit of exercise following a long flight, and train ride - nice town with Camino things to see. If you take advantage of picking up a few supplies (food & water at a local supermarket for the mountain crossing), you can begin walking after the visit to the Pilgrim office. BUT, think about staying in SJPP for the day and a night to attend the Pilgrim service in the evening. So many options...Thank You for the Biarritz Airport information. I was unaware of Transavia Airlines. Rather than wait most of the day for a flight I think the Train will be my best bet.
They took over the domestic lines that had been served by the Hop! airline. It happened a year ago, during a restructuring of Air France.
Perfect , thank you. Trainline.com is easy to use. Just what i need. Should i consider the first class option?@Traveller44 I see a train from CDG leaving at 11h03, 1 hour trip to Massy TGV station, 48 minute to change to a TGV to Bayonne leaving Massy at 12h52, arriving Bayonne 16h49. Do a search CDG to Bayonne train, and use the trainline.com option. Good luck, & Buen Camino!
AbsolutelyPerfect , thank you. Trainline.com is easy to use. Just what i need. Should i consider the first class option?
Spend the night in Paris & take the train the next day.I am trying to book my flight from CDG to Biarritz. What a dilema. My flight gets in at 7.20am and the cheapest flight with Easy Jet leaves at 7.05 their next flight being at 16.00 (four) I cant see myself waiting that long for a flight. Air France is showing only flights from Orly, and their prices seem almost double that of easy jet. There is a flight (form Orly) at 12.55 which is $109 au which would not be too bad as I would still get to ST Jean in daylight. Though four hours will be a bit of a pain. If I book this flight, how hard is it to get to Orly? Need help here. I thought there would be more 'planes going that route. Or more times to book.
thanks in advance.
trish
We are flying out of CDG with Air France at 12:30ish and arrive in Biarritz at 14:00 on August 17th.Spend the night in Paris & take the train the next day.
I am arriving on the 16th ,but not leaving sjpdp until the 18th. It looks like sharing a ride will not work . Thank you for the offer. Safe travels, buen caminoWe are flying out of CDG with Air France at 12:30ish and arrive in Biarritz at 14:00 on August 17th.
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