kimanjo Posted November 14, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I used the search function, and found conflicting answers (depending on arrival time). Is a 9:30 flight out just cutting it too close if our ship arrival time is 6:00 a.m in BCN. Saw someone post that O had booked them on a 9:45, so it must be possible, others say don't do it. We can self-disembark and would take a taxi. Have been to Barcelona before so familiar with the city. Would you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredFL Posted November 14, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Possible but cutting it awfully close. In theory you have to be at the airport at 7:30 and if you arrange a private van it may just be possible. I would not depend on a taxi as they may presume no one will be getting off that quickly. The problem will be if the ship arrives late or the port clearance authorities take a long time. Is this your first stop in Spain or does everyone have to clear immigration?(The ship will take care of it but it may delay clearance) What port are you coming from? As far as O booking a 9:45 flight, if you are on their flights then they have responsibility to get you new flights etc. If you book, you are on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geekybiker Posted November 14, 2012 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Depends on what your last port was. If you don't have to clear customs you may be okay, but its the sort of timing that if anything goes wrong you're going to have trouble. I wouldn't do it unless its Oceania Air and you're taking their transfers. That puts the risk on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeene Posted November 14, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I think this is too close. It may be possible but. . . .what if there is an accident that really messes up traffic, or a problem coming into port and you arrive late? I would try for 10:30 am or later to be safe. I would also agree with the advice to book a private car. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted November 14, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Do not do it..too many things can happen and you would miss your flight!! Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddmel Posted November 14, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 14, 2012 When we checked about BCN flight connections, O advised flights after 10am were OK. I should add that our ship arrived at 6am and we had one of the first O transfers ... All went smoothly for our 10:20 flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted November 14, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Do not do it..too many things can happen and you would miss your flight!!Jancruz1 I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted November 15, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Don't forget that the ship might just clear customs later than expected. It can clear customs earlier than expected as well, but I wold never count on that. We usually are independent passengers but we tend to be staying on in the port where the cruise ends so we don't have a problem. But on the rare occasion when we have flown home that same day, we leave a big cushion between expected departure time and flight time. I just wouldn't feel safe gambling that an early arrival means we can get to the airport for a morning flight. (My husband, OTOH, probably would take the risk if I weren't tagging along!) Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimanjo Posted November 15, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I kind of knew that it was not a good idea, and shouldn't do it, guess I was just hoping to hear otherwise! Will keep watching fares and times. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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