flying around UK, Ireland, mainland Europe

[joeisthedude]

Hi,

I am flying into London in a week here and just had a couple of questions if anyone can answer them. I am planning on flying from somewhere in the UK (not known yet) into Dublin, from Dublin to Paris, and from Amsterdam back to London. Now, I am definitely not doing these flights back to back to back, but I was wondering if anyone knew if it is a big problem to purchase these European flight tickets in advance, or if it is an okay idea to purchase them at the airport. I wasn't sure if there's much of a hassle involved with that.

Any advice would be nice, thanks!

Joe

[wilson49332]

I would buy them here, but otherwise you can also purchase them in Europe a couple weeks in advance using the internet cafes or a cell phone. I wouldnt book them LESS than a week in advance, the rates shoot up- so its best to do it as early as you can. Dont purchase them at the airport though- they will charge you an arm and a leg.

[jabroni79]

Yeah, like wilson said, I would purchase them in advance if you know your schedule. Try looking at ryanair, easyjet, and some of the other discount European airlines. If you do not know your schedule, you can purchase them while you are traveling. I did this a few years ago when I traveled from Amsterdam to London. Like wilson said, they might be more expensive.

[joeisthedude]

HEy, thanks guys for the replies. I have another question...

I will also have a eurail pass while I am over there, and I'm pretty sure the Eurostar (i think? the chunnel train..) isn't covered by it but I can pay a lesser amount for a Eurostar ticket since I have a eurail pass. Is that true?

[wilson49332]

Yes, you get 50% off. That you should book asap- the rates are better. Any travel agency will do that for you, as will this site etc.