european travel

[sameintheend01]

hey guys, i'm looking to goto madrid from amsterdam on a one way flight. I checked expedia and they had flights for $700+. forget that, there has to be something cheaper? You guys know of anything?

thanks

[crayzayjay]

$700?

You sure that wasn't a quote for a return ticket? Im looking up some return tickets from Amsterdam to Madrid right now and they're coming to ~$250. What date are you looking to travel?

[crayzayjay]

I've had a quick look around Expedia..

One way, Ams - Mad

Mon 20th June - £156
Tue 21st June - £118
Wed 22nd June - £118
Thurs 23rd June - £118
Fri 24th June - £158
Sat 25th June - £188
26th June - £377

As you can see it really varies with the date, if you try to go on a weekday it will be a lot cheaper. The expensive tickets are Iberia direct flights. If you connect via London with BMI it will be a lot cheaper. Just keep hunting around and try to be flexible with the dates, $700 is ridiculous for such a short flight. Also try Ryanair & Easyjet, those are the two European short-haul specialists. Very cheap. Friend of mine once travelled from the UK to southern Italy for around £25, ($50).

[jeffseby]

uh, that is not a cheap vacation bro, I think it is reasonable for this time of year....
Atleast my last trip to germany was around $800.

[sameintheend01]

it was for july 1st. i don't think easyjet or ryanair do that flight...im a little drunk, but that's what i remember

[jeffseby]

But we usually use Expedia, or we will call American Airlines directly.

[Mannheim 80]

Check out RYANAIR.com

[sameintheend01]

anything besides ryanair or easyjet?

[Mannheim 80]

Take the I.C.E. Train probably even faster than a plane, actual time wise.