Thomsonfly: Arrecife to Bournemouth

The carrier: Thomsonfly

Upside Route map is broad and strong. Downside Many destinations are seasonal. Narrow seats (especially for long-hauls). About Owned by the massive TUI holiday group, UK budget carrier Thomsonfly flies from 11 hubs in the United Kingdom (most of these within England) to almost 80 destinations beyond the British Isles. Thomsonfly straddles the line between city and beach destinations, having it both ways. The airline is particularly strong to Spain, Greece, Italy, and Bulgaria—in that order. Thomsonfly also flies long haul to a range of destinations in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Baggage * Carry-on: One item of hand luggage not to exceed 5 kg. Note: Laptops count as your one item. * Checked: You may pre-book up to 5 bags at a rate of €10 per item or bag. Prices double at the airport. Total weight must not exceed 20 kg. Excess charges will apply in this case. Seating Seats are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis at check-in. Contact the call center to choose a seat ahead of time (€6) or to book an extra seat (€15). Tip Be very careful when booking for extra legroom, as it is not guaranteed that you will get what you pay for. more...

Departure: Arrecife, Spain - Lanzarote (ACE)

Lanzarote Airport is an airport serving the Canary Isle of Lanzarote, near Arrecife. This airport not only is essential in bringing tourists from all over Europe to the islands, but has many routes within Spain as well. There is an aviation museum located in the airport (free admission) which documents the history of air travel on the island.

Location

Lanzarote Airport is located 5km (3 miles) from the Arrecife town center, between the city limits of San Bartolomé and Tías.

Transport

• Bus: Arrecifebus routes 22 and 23 go to and from Arrecife-Playa Honda bus station which is located next to Arrivals. For information on specific schedules and rates please consult the bus company’s Official Website.

• Taxi: Taxis are available at the taxi ranks next to Arrivals.

Service

In both terminals, information desks are available. For specifically tourism-related information, travelers can consult the desks on the ground floor of Terminal 1. The airport is internet capable and there are several ATMs located within the terminals.

Aside from the cafeteria in the Arrivals Hall, there are various cafes, restaurants, fast-food establishments, bars, and an ice cream shop. Most of these establishments are located after security in Departures Terminal 1. Shops, including duty free, are mostly located in Departures Terminal 1 after security and both before and after security in Terminal 2. Airport tours are available upon request.

Arrival: Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Bournemouth Intl (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport, previously known as Hurn Airport, became the hub for low cost airline Thomsonfly in 2005. EasyJet, Airberlin, and Ryanair also began services at the airport followed by Wizzair in 2007. These low cost carriers have noticeably increased airport traffic in recent years. Location: Bournemouth Airport is located 8km northeast of Bournemouth, England in the borough of Christchurch. Transport: - Rail: Travelers can use the Bournemouth Station for rail access to the airport. The station is located at the Travel Interchange (which is also served by an hourly shuttle bus). For the latest timetable information and to book online visit the Official Website. - Bus: A shuttle services runs between the airport and the Bournemouth town center every hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., all week. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Service: In the airport there is an information desk, a couple of shops and restaurants, as well as a currency exchange. more...