Early Retiree Posted February 24, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2014 We will be debarking the Sojourn on Saturday, September 20 in Athens. The itinerary says we dock at 7:00 am. (We are very nearby the day before.) There is a non-stop flight home at 11:20 am, but I think that is too early if there are any delays at the port. There is an Air France flight at 12:20 pm. Do you think we can make the 12:20? Would you risk the 11:20? I think it is about 90 minutes to the airport. (Since it is Saturday it might be faster.) We are going to New York, so we may need to go through extra airport security, which also adds time. I will arrange a private transfer which helps with timing. This board has been excellent with connection advice, so I appreciate any ideas you have. Merril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 24, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Merrill, I definitely would. It go with the 11:20 AM flight due to the reasons you mentioned. 12:20 would be fine. My only question is what airport are you one ting through and how. Uh time do you have for the connection. I ask because some of the airports and connection times can be too risky. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Retiree Posted February 24, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Keith, I am going to give us a lot of time with a flight that has over 4 hours connection time at CDG. There is another flight that would only give us 90 minutes at CDG, but that is too tight for me, since I think we will have to go through security again at CDG on our way to New York. (Our other choice is BA with about 3 hours at Heathrow.) Merril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 25, 2014 90 minutes is way to tight for CDG, one of the more problematic airports imo. Keith, I see auto correct gives you the same problems it gives me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Henry, you are right. Whenever I use the iPad I end up with some word that was not what I thought I typed. I agree with Henry . Go with a four hour connection as a 90 minute connection at CDG is just not enough time. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secoma4 Posted February 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2014 If you are in transit at CDG then 90 mins is plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Maybe for you. Not always for your luggage!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 26, 2014 If you are in transit at CDG then 90 mins is plenty. Not for me. No way would I do this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secoma4 Posted February 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Quite a typical connection travelling to/ from Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted February 27, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2014 CDG is really bad. Ask about this on the cruise air board and you will get the same answer as Henry and I have provided. Don't do it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted February 27, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Couldn't agree more. At some airports I'd say okay but not at CDG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Picantins Posted March 5, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I'm actually booked on the 12:20 flight from Athens to CDG in July after debarking the Sojourn, however Paris is my final destination. Why not spend the day visiting Athens and then leisurly take the direct flight home the next day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Early Retiree Posted March 5, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted March 5, 2014 You read my mind. We decided to stay a night in Athens and take the direct Delta flight home the next day. We will have dinner looking at the Acropolis, which is always beautiful. Thanks for everyone's help. Merril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted March 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Perfect solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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