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Travel arrangements

Arrival and departure times

Destinations Airport Airport Code You need to arrive before: We will return you to the airport by:
Abruzzo Rome Leonardo da Vinci International (Fiumicino) FCO 14:00 10:00
Alpujarras Malaga Pablo Ruiz Picasso AGP 14:00 10:00
Aracena Seville SVQ 14:00 08:00
Cinque Terre Pisa PZA 15:00 08:00
Gozo Malta International MLA 16:00* 06:40*
Gran Paradiso Turin Sandro Pertini (Caselle) TRN 17:30 08:30
Ithaca Kefalonia EFL 15:30 11:00
Jersey Jersey JER 15:30* 11:00*
Lanzarote Arrecife Lanzarote ACE 17:00* 09:30*
Lazio Rome Leonardo da Vinci International (Fiumicino) FCO 14:00 10:00
Madeira Madeira Funchal FNC 15:30* 10:00*
Santorini Santorini (Thira) JTR 14:00* 09:30*
Sicily Catania Fontanarossa CTA 20:30 18:00
Subbetica Malaga Pablo Ruiz Picasso AGP 14:00 10:00
Taroudant Marrakech Menara RAK 20:00 10:00
Tuscany Rome Leonardo da Vinci International (Fiumicino) FCO 14:00 10:00
Umbria Rome Leonardo da Vinci International (Fiumicino) FCO 14:00 10:00
Venice Venice Marco Polo VCE 16:30 09:30
* These times are flexible as we run a shuttle service between the hotel and the airport.

For flight inclusive holidays

NOTE: If you wish to book your own flights please contact us first. All flight times are local.

Cuba - Havana International Airport

Flights are provided with Virgin Atlantic.

Out Depart Gatwick 12:10
  Arrive Havana 17:05
Return Depart Havana 19:35
  Arrive Gatwick 09:10 (+1 day)


NOTE: Flights are direct however the return flight will be an overnight flight which will arrive at London Gatwick airport the following day. Flights may also be available from Manchester however, these will not be direct – please contact us for more details.

Iceland - Reykjavik Airport

Flights are provided with Icelandair.

Out Depart Heathrow 13:00
  Arrive Reykjavik 15:00
Return Depart Reykjavik 16:10
  Arrive Heathrow 20:10

India - Kerala, Cochin Airport

Trans-continental flights are long so we have selected the luxury of Emirates airlines with their convenient flight times, good leg-room, superb food and free drinks.

Out Depart Heathrow 13:00
  Arrive Cochin 08:00 (next day)
Return Depart Cochin 09:30
  Arrive Heathrow 18:15


NOTE: Flights include a change in Dubai. Flights are available from Manchester on certain dates – upgrades are also available.

Nepal - Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport

We have selected Jet Airways for the convenience of their departure and arrival times.

Out Depart Heathrow 20:50
  Arrive Kathmandu 12:55 (next day)
Return Depart Kathmandu 09:00
  Arrive Heathrow 17:40

NOTE: Flights include a change in Delhi.

For UK holidays

Tresco - Isles of Scilly

You can travel direct to Tresco by helicopter from Penzance.

Or you can travel to St Mary's by fixed-wing aircraft from several UK mainland airports, or by ferry From Penzance.

If arriving at St Mary's, you should arrange to arrive before 15.00 in order to make the inter-island ferry connections. On the final day of your holiday you can leave at your leisure

Travelling to the regions
Whatever your preferred method of travel, for the convenience of all, we have common collection points which are at the destination airports.
We appreciate the convenience of flying from your local airport and therefore our staff will meet you from your chosen flight. Please read carefully the exact arrangements for your destination on this page.
Please follow our travel arrangements as we are unable to keep the groups waiting for individuals. Therefore, if you arrive after the specified time you will need to make your own way to your destination hotel at your own expense. We have chosen these times to give you as much choice of local flights as possible and to ensure arrival at your hotel in plenty of time for dinner.
We are here to help you find the best flights for your holiday. We offer a personalised booking service and your flight will be fully protected by our ATOL bond.
We charge a small booking fee of £50 per booking – irrespective of number of passengers, provided all flights are for the same route and carrier and booked at the same time – and will ensure you get the best possible times and value.
Once you arrive at the destination airport we will take your luggage leaving you free to relax before your coach departs. Please note that lunch is not provided by us on the arrival day, however there are restaurants or cafes in each airport.
If you prefer to travel by train the railway stations are usually well-linked to the airports – the meeting point for all modes of transport.
For holidays where we don't provide a flight inclusive option, the airport, time you must arrive before and time we will ensure you arrive back at the airport are shown opposite.