Shopinpat Posted September 10, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2009 If a ship (Diamond) gets into port at 6:00 a.m what would be the earliest time one could make a flight out of Syd? The flight would be from Syd to Cairns.. I do know that circumstances may arise but would I be safe to book a flight that leaves at 9:30 a.m.??? Thanks Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2009 That departure time is too early for comfort in my opionion. You would make it if every possible step worked in your favour, starting from getting the earliest departure (unlikely as it's not a ship arranged connecting flight) to getting your luggage quickly, getting through Customs quickly, getting transit quickly and having no traffic issues (you are travelling at peak time) and checking in quickly (you are checking in at peak time). If I were in that situation though, I'd be looking for a flight around 11 a.m.+ as it just gives you more flexibility and less stress if there are any delays in anything along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shopinpat Posted September 11, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks Big M, I thought it was probably pushing it. It is just that there were not a lot of flights to Cairns but I guess I will try and take a later flight and get in to Cairns in the evening. Thanks Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 11, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2009 QANTAS has connecting flights every day in Jan at 1105 from SYD to CNS via Brisbane as far as I know, and directly at 1325 arriving 1530, so both should get you there in the afternoon. Just suggesting it shouldn't take too long :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shopinpat Posted September 11, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Big M, Have you ever booked a flight using Zuji? It is my understanding that it is out of Australia and Asia. It seems like it is a link with travelocity but I have not heard of anyone using them. The prices are better thats for sure. Thanks pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted September 11, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2009 We have used Zuji to book out tickets to Europe next week. All seems well booking is there on Sinapore Air's website. It is a bigger one here, and actually if we go to travelocity.com from an Australian computer it comes up with a splash screen saying to we want to go to the Aussie site - Zuji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthegogirl Posted September 19, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Suggest you leave lots of time. "Ship" happens. Had a 14:00 flight from Sydney to US. Engine trouble delayed our arrival. Disembarkation wasn't till 11:00. Get bags, go through customs, get cab, check in. Whew! Made it but was a wreck. Eliminate the stress and enjoy. Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhenya Posted September 21, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2009 You can save a lot of time by carrying your luggage from the ship. In this case you don't have to worry about when Princess schedules your departure. You can just walk off. (Easy for me to say because as a rule we only travel with carry on bags - no checked in luggage) I am planning on booking on 9:30 flight from Sydney to Cairns when our cruise ends in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian52 Posted September 21, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I heard there is no self-embarkation in Sydney or are you talking about disembarking with everyone else. You still have to go through customs. You might want to rethink you 9:30 flight. You are talking about 9:30 am flight right:confused::confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painfree Posted September 28, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Hello.. For those passengers with early morning flights..Princess does expediate disembarkation if they know about the early flights..We saw passengers disembarking @ 5am in Barcelona.. We too have an early flight from Sydney to Cairns and plan to carry our luggage off the ship/get through customs and immigration..then take the train to the airport.. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted September 28, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Most of the time it'll work. But all the help that the ship can give you amounts to zero if the ship is three hours late. I'm not sure why people expect that ships will always arrive on time every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painfree Posted September 29, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2009 You are correct...There are times when the ship is delayed.. There ARE exceptions to the information shared on these boards..A decision to accept or reject advice or suggestions should be at the individual's decreation..Always good to have "Plan B" in place.. Carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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