Thomsonfly: Edinburgh to Arrecife

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: Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Edinburgh International (Turnhouse) (EDI)

Edinburgh Airport, sometimes referred to as "Turnhouse", was the busiest airport in Scotland in 2007 and is a hub for easyJet, flyglobespan and Ryanair. Location: Edinburgh Airport is located 12 km (eight miles) west of Edinburgh. Transport: - Rail: Most train services operate from Edinburgh Haymarket station which is found on the main bus route between the airport and city center. - Bus: Public bus services stop outside the Arrivals Halls. More information on both Lothian Bus services can be found at the flybybus company's Website. Also, the express service operates daily. - Taxi: At Edinburgh Airport there are three taxi ranks available. One of them operates solely based on pre-booked reservations while the other two are for companies that serve the airport. Usually, a journey to and from the city center and airport takes roughly 25 minutes. The 'black cab' rank is available by the coach stations while others are available outside the Arrivals Hall. Service: In the airport there are numerous shops and restaurants. Several internet stations are available. In addition, there are play areas for children, entertainment facilities, and baby changing rooms.

Arrival: 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.