Riga to Sochi
Apr 21, 2004 | 7:32 pm
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Riga to Sochi
I will be traveling to Riga for two weeks in June and would like to go to Sochi (AER) for four days. What is the most affordable way of travelling to Sochi? Flights look expensive and the train requires a lot of time and visa hassle. Thank you very much!
Apr 21, 2004 | 8:14 pm
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RIX to AER
Originally Posted by flyatlanta
I will be traveling to Riga for two weeks in June and would like to go to Sochi (AER) for four days. What is the most affordable way of travelling to Sochi? Flights look expensive and the train requires a lot of time and visa hassle. Thank you very much!
As for the flights, you will likely need to fly to Moscow first and then connect to a flight going to AER. Also, how did you check pricing for those flights? If you are referring to fares found via a general travel site/GDS, they are often outrageous and should not be relied upon. To get more "real" pricing, try contacting Aeroflot's representation in the US. You are also likely to find much cheaper fares via a travel agent while in Riga.
Apr 21, 2004 | 10:02 pm
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Great! Thank you. I had been checking traditional travel web sites, so I will now check with Aeroflot (USA) and I already have a lead on a travel agent in Riga (brother's girlfriend speaks Russian). Do you have any favorite online travel agents in the area?
Apr 22, 2004 | 5:02 pm
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Originally Posted by flyatlanta
Great! Thank you. I had been checking traditional travel web sites, so I will now check with Aeroflot (USA) and I already have a lead on a travel agent in Riga (brother's girlfriend speaks Russian). Do you have any favorite online travel agents in the area?
By the way, Sochi is a great place -- it's the official vacation spot of all Russian presidents... If you need a hotel recommendation, Radisson SAS Lazurnaya is the best hotel in the city: Photo
Apr 22, 2004 | 9:29 pm
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Hi,
You will find a list of airlines flying to Sochi at http://www.skyscanner.net/airport/ae...ler-sochi.html .
I've heard from friends and relatives that its a very beautiful place. Haven't been there yet, but will hopefully change that soon
You will find a list of airlines flying to Sochi at http://www.skyscanner.net/airport/ae...ler-sochi.html .
I've heard from friends and relatives that its a very beautiful place. Haven't been there yet, but will hopefully change that soon