Originally Posted by
ChampagneSocialist
Hi all, does anyone have any recent attempts at a separate ticket connection? I'm considering STN-HEL on FR (Ryanair) which gives me a 2h15 connection with an already booked HEL-NGO flight.
The FR flight is some GBP 100 cheaper per pax than the AY equivalent LHR-HEL flight (whether cash or Avios award booking) this adds up for a family of 4 and as a family we could get Family Plus which includes 2x (!) checked bags per pax for a similar price to AY Economy Classic. But the relatively tight turnaround concerns me.. unfortunately FR has no earlier flight that day and we can't travel a day earlier.
What would the wise folk here advise? Thanks!
Impossible to say. You don't say where you'd be travelling from to get to LHR or STN. Either flight could be delayed/cancelled. Ryanair has a reputation for being on time... Finnair is so often late, especially out of LHR. You'd end up on the non-Schengen side so would be close to your next departure gate... but then, with baggage to collect, and checking it in again? Hmmm.... it's do-able just about.
Slight point about saving £££ when going to/from LHR - tapping out/in at Hatton Cross means you won't be charged 'full max fare' airport to London. Underground's free from Hatton Cross to T2,3,4 & 5.