flights to europe

Kkuba on 11/02/2011 - 16:26

Hi,

I have never booked any flights with anyone other than Air Aisa, so I don't really know where to start.

I am looking at leaving for Europe after semester 1 exams this year, (which means approx. after the 20th of June).

I have flown with Air Asia many times in the past, so I have no problem with budget airlines.

I am still unsure of my return date, but it will probably be anywhere from 4 to 7 months.

With that in mind, I am also still unsure whether to book my return flight now, or while I am over there. So I am looking at one way AND return flights at the moment.

My destination is pretty flexible, I have not really done any planning yet for this trip, London would be a good starting point, but I am open to anything.

So far I have found with Air Asia:

MEL > KUL
KUL > Paris
for just under 750 one way.

Also, adioso.com has given me
MEL > PER
PER > Denpasar
Denpasar > KUL
KUL > Paris

for 719, with no an over night in perth, but then also take into account US$50 to get in and out of bali…

Both seems quite good for that time of year, but I am wondering what else there is out there.

Thanks!

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cacbm on 11/02/2011 - 18:43

I won't even consider the second option only because the negligible saving.

Have a look at some of the full service airlines as you might only need to pay a little bit more than $1,500, which is the price with AirAsia.

Also bear in mind that if you can score a cheap flight to KL (AirAsia) or Singapore (Tiger, Jetstar), you can consider buying a return flight from either Malaysia Airlines or Singapore Airlines as they are quite cheap when they are departing KL or Singapore.
[Deactivated] on 11/02/2011 - 20:43

alternatively look at a ROW ticket coming back thru the USA.

If you are away that long you might accumulate stuff. Flights in and out of the USA give you more baggage allowance.

Problem you face is obviously the unknown return date many cheap fares require this to be booked at the same time. Also many airlines ping you hard for a one way ticket. AirAsia doesn't seem to play that game.

Also multiple changes with different airlines can cost you extra - say one leg gets cancelled, they still get you in on the leg, but the other airline will treat you as a no show. And then there are the layovers.Saving a few dollars aint worth it. A few hundred yep that might be worth the pain. But sitting in an airport for a few hours eating airport priced food sure can add pain in the butt, both via wallet and sitting…
- Kkuba on 12/02/2011 - 19:40
  
  I was actually considering visiting south ameriaca at the end of the year for a month or so…
  
  But again, I probably won't decide until half way through my trip..
  
  Thanks for the food for thought.
sparkles on 11/02/2011 - 23:40

Are you heading over to travel or to work? If it's for travel I'd recommend seeing as much as you could on the way and making the most of your stopovers. Bear in mind that having a one way flight might prove "interesting" at customs if you are travelling, for example the UK will want to make sure you are entitled to be there or have definite plans to leave. London is a good starting point for travel, so many cheap options compared to here ie. Ryanair, EasyJet, BMI Baby, National Express, Megabus (mega cheap -ie. London to Ediburgh less than $10!).
- Kkuba on 12/02/2011 - 19:46
  
  yes, going for travel,
  
  I do plan to make something of the stop overs, however, I have been (and visited) to Kuala Lumpur a couple of times already in the last year,
  
  I plan to go to Lao (Vang Vieng) again and maybe Thailand (Phi Phi) again on the way home.
  
  I also am hoping to travel on my EU passport, if I can get it renewed in time, which I hope then means that my one way flight might be somewhat less 'interesting' ?
  
  I have heard much about Ryanair, and I have been told it is very cheap indeed. Should I book these flights while I am over there? Or book before I leave, at least some of them?

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