Hello: I am traveling to Europe from Chicago on August 8th-19th. I would like to see Dublin, Prague and Stockholm. What is the best and least expensive way to see these cities? They are not necessarily close. Should I use Ryan Air once I am in Europe to connect for example Prague to Stockholm? Should I fly into Prague for and leave to go home from Dublin? I would like to stay 2 nights each in Stockholm and Prague and the rest exploring Ireland. Thank you in advance for your help and time! Much appreciated.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
5798 posts
Be aware that if you fly Ryanair to Stockholm, you will arrive at Skavsta airport which is about a 90 minute bus ride from Stockholm. Also, if you fly Ryanair, carefully read all the rules so that you factor in any additional fees and don't encounter any surprises. The 2 nights in Stockholm and Prague seem quite short given the expense and amount of time it will take to get to these places. Stockholm is 2 hours on a non-stop flight from Prague and nearly 3 hours from Dublin. By the time you add in check-in at the airport and getting to/from the airport, you will be in the 6 to 7 hours of travel time range. Make sure you factor that into your plans.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
I see that you've dropped Copenhagen and added Prague. IMO, it still makes sense to fly open jaw (multi-city) Chicago-Dublin and Stockholm-Chicago on United Airlines. Fly Dublin-Prague on Aer Lingus. Fly Prague-Stockholm on either Norwegian Airlines or Czech Airlines. Ryanair doesn't have any service to or from Prague.
Posted by
Seattle, Washington, United States
284 posts
You might also want to check out some of the lost cost carriers.. Norwegian.no flies direct from PRG to ARN and there are some seats as cheap as $93 (total, o/w) available. If it's feasible, an open jaw would be best, where you fly into either PRG or DUB and then go from there to ARN and then either PRG or DUB (the one you didn't fly into to).
Posted by
Germany, Germany
813 posts
Definitely check aerlingus, easyjet, etc. Ryan Air fees add up fast, especially if you don't print out your board pass ahead of time! British Airways can have some really good intra-Europe deals as well.