Condor: Bratislava to Antalya

The carrier: Condor

Upside
Great connections within Europe and beyond. Unlike other airlines, Condor usually allows reservation changes without the nasty fees.

Downside
Many routes are flown infrequently. Old planes.

About
Owned by Thomas Cook, Condor is a massive charter airline operation. Condor connects German airports to southern Europe and beyond, with a destination map that extends to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. In 1971, Condor was the world's first leisure airline to use a Boeing 747 in its fleet. Note: Many of Condor's flights are essentially charter flights ferrying vacation package holders away or back home.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One item, up to 6 kg.
* Checked: Limits vary according to length of trip, but you’re allowed between 20-30 kg of stuff.

Seating
You can reserve seats in advance by paying €10 on one-way flights, €20 for returns. Note: Seat arrangements can only be made by phone or email. In some cases, you can reserve seats when you book. And, free seat reservations are always available for small children and the disabled.

Tip
In the event that you know you'll be lugging around much more than 20-30 kg, book a "baggage allowance package". Fees apply. For example, an extra 5 kilos will cost you anywhere from €23-37 depending on the flight.
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Departure: Bratislava, Slovakia - Bratislava (BTS)

Bratislava bounced into airport consciousness with the rise of Slovak low-cost carrier SkyEurope. Very quickly, the city became a well-connected place, easy and cheap to visit. Several other low-cost carriers have followed suit. In late 2007, SkyEurope announced that it was moving quite a few of its routes from Bratislava to nearby Vienna; this may have the effect of dimming Bratislava Airport's star a bit.

Location: Bratislava Airport is located 8 km (5 miles) outside the city center.

Transport:

- Rail: There is a train connection to the Central Railway Station.

- Bus: Bus #61 connects the airport and Bratislava's main train station. The journey is about 25 minutes and a one-way ticket costs SKK18.

- Taxi: The taxi rank is located outside the Arrivals Terminal.

Service: Information desks, public phones, and ATMs are located throughout the airport. Other services include currency exchange, cafes, restaurants, shops, and a newsstand.

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Arrival: Antalya, Turkey - Antalya (AYT)

Antalya, on the part of the Mediterranean coast known as the Turkish Riviera, is a very busy airport and a primary link to this popular coastal region. Antalya sees huge numbers of charter flights, which bump its flight volume up into one of the most popular in our survey.

Location: The Antalya Airport is located 10 km (six miles) from the city center of Antalya.

Transport:

- Bus: Buses run between the airport and the city around a dozen times a day. Individual journeys cost YTL8.50 (€ 4.85; $7.15).

- Taxi: Taxis operate from the Antalya airport to various tourist destinations at set rates. Taxis can be found outside the main terminal building. It is strongly advised to negotiate a fare before leaving the airport.

Service: In the airport, there is an information desk, postal services, currency exchange, and ATMs and public telephones throughout. There are also multiple bars, cafes, and fast-food restaurants as well as shops (including duty-free). Other facilities include a medical center and baby-changing rooms.

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