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Post by mansfieldpanther91 on Jul 28, 2017 18:27:56 GMT
just looking into going to belfast for the weekend for the double header and need abit of advice.
how far is the airport away from the city centre, would a flight arriving in belfast at 3.30pm on the Friday be pushing it to get to the hotel and then the arena for 7pm ish?
there is a morning flight available but obviously if be hanging around before I can check into the hotel.
also, can anyone recommend a hotel not too far from the rink (walking distance if possible) at a fair price?
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Post by PantherB on Jul 28, 2017 19:08:11 GMT
Belfast City Airport or Belfast International?
City Airport is essentially in the City so tons of links into the actual centre
International is about 30-40 minutes outside of the city but there's a bus. Think it's about £10 for a return ticket, £7 one way. There's nowhere else people want to go besides Belfast so it's easy enough.
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Post by Bagheera on Jul 28, 2017 20:35:15 GMT
just looking into going to belfast for the weekend for the double header and need abit of advice. how far is the airport away from the city centre, would a flight arriving in belfast at 3.30pm on the Friday be pushing it to get to the hotel and then the arena for 7pm ish? there is a morning flight available but obviously if be hanging around before I can check into the hotel. also, can anyone recommend a hotel not too far from the rink (walking distance if possible) at a fair price? My first trip to Belfast this one too. An idea for Hotels. 2 Premier Inns at least close by. One is 0.7miles from Arena(10-15mins walk) - £128 for 2 nights Other is 1.1miles (around 20mins walk) - £113. Loads more choice but those 2 are an example. Good location for city centre too. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 20:39:31 GMT
Premier inn cathedral quarter is the hotel to stay in, bang near tonnes of decent bars and its only 10 mins walk to the rink
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Post by mansfieldpanther91 on Jul 28, 2017 21:04:45 GMT
just looking into going to belfast for the weekend for the double header and need abit of advice. how far is the airport away from the city centre, would a flight arriving in belfast at 3.30pm on the Friday be pushing it to get to the hotel and then the arena for 7pm ish? there is a morning flight available but obviously if be hanging around before I can check into the hotel. also, can anyone recommend a hotel not too far from the rink (walking distance if possible) at a fair price? My first trip to Belfast this one too. An idea for Hotels. 2 Premier Inns at least close by. One is 0.7miles from Arena(10-15mins walk) - £128 for 2 nights Other is 1.1miles (around 20mins walk) - £113. Loads more choice but those 2 are an example. Good location for city centre too. thanks, where are you flying from and to? flights to city airport seem to be alot more expensive than international, found easy jet flights from Manchester pretty cheap |
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Post by Bagheera on Jul 28, 2017 21:21:00 GMT
My first trip to Belfast this one too. An idea for Hotels. 2 Premier Inns at least close by. One is 0.7miles from Arena(10-15mins walk) - £128 for 2 nights Other is 1.1miles (around 20mins walk) - £113. Loads more choice but those 2 are an example. Good location for city centre too. thanks, where are you flying from and to? flights to city airport seem to be alot more expensive than international, found easy jet flights from Manchester pretty cheap Im flying from East Mids to City. I'd rather pay a bit more and save on travel to and from airport, both cost and time. I did take a small risk and book before the fixtures were officially released. Just over £100 return. |
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Post by jdizpt8 on Jul 28, 2017 21:55:09 GMT
I've booked flights from Birmingham to Belfast Int. as we got them for £60. Only takes about 30 mins from airport to hotel and there's a £3 bus you can jump on or share a taxi if there's a few of you.
Hotels we've gone for the Etap, it's next door to Filthy McNasty about 10 min cab from the arena and only takes about 15 minutes to walk into the centre, 30 minutes if you have a stop off for a few on the way.
There's always a big following so keep an eye on tickets because they sell very fast in the away block!
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Post by EMB on Jul 28, 2017 23:59:23 GMT
We've booked from Birmingham as Ema was too expensive, we got return flights on easy jet for £44 return. Friday 2pm flight . I did think this time that the price of the hotels have gone up considerably compared to two seasons ago when we last went. We're back at the Premier inn on Alfred street as it had the best rate £106.00 for a double room for two nights. You will love it there is so much yo see and do around the city. Take the open top bus tour it's well worth it
Premier Inn currently £113 for a double room for 2 nights But you have to pay now.
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Post by Fez on Jul 29, 2017 9:16:42 GMT
Air BnB > hotel.
If you haven't done it before - do it
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Post by PantherB on Jul 29, 2017 11:02:12 GMT
Stupid question, which blocks are the away blocks? (Ticketmaster)
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Post by Mac on Jul 29, 2017 11:56:33 GMT
We're doing Belfast for the first time this year and are really looking forward to it. Our problem lies in that I've got no flex at work and can't leave much before 4pm on the Fri.
We've not been able to get the cheapest flights because of that, but did get booked onto one just after 5pm from Leeds Bradford to Belfast City. With staying at the Premier Inn close to the arena, we have everything crossed for a fast turnaround and making it to the match on time.
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Post by panthersdave on Jul 29, 2017 12:07:46 GMT
We're doing Belfast for the first time this year and are really looking forward to it. Our problem lies in that I've got no flex at work and can't leave much before 4pm on the Fri. We've not been able to get the cheapest flights because of that, but did get booked onto one just after 5pm from Leeds Bradford to Belfast City. With staying at the Premier Inn close to the arena, we have everything crossed for a fast turnaround and making it to the match on time. Your flight will land about 5.45 and once through baggage (which won't take long) it's a short taxi to the hotels and arena complex. You should make it no problem. |
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Post by Mac on Jul 29, 2017 12:11:42 GMT
Your flight will land about 5.45 and once through baggage (which won't take long) it's a short taxi to the hotels and arena complex. You should make it no problem. If not, we'll be the ones dashing through the doors being very stylishly late! Thanks for the reassurances. Hand luggage and a taxi is definitely the way forward! |
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Post by jdizpt8 on Jul 29, 2017 13:32:40 GMT
Anyone struggling to get tickets online for the games? I keep getting 'sorry no tickets available in this area etc'
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Post by panthersdave on Jul 29, 2017 15:22:28 GMT
Anyone struggling to get tickets online for the games? I keep getting 'sorry no tickets available in this area etc' I think for the away block you need to ring them |
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Post by Spooks on Jan 8, 2018 18:51:19 GMT
Yes, need to phone them. Anyway, been awhile since been on this forum  , but at the holiday inn near the train station (might as well use the free hotel points for something) |
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Post by kievthegreat on Jan 8, 2018 21:09:38 GMT
£40 return from Stansted, in laws live a few miles away from the airport so free shuttle and hotel on the night before we fly out. Booked an apartment for cheaper than a hotel room. First time out there, should be fun though despite the hockey!
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Post by EMB on Jan 8, 2018 23:05:49 GMT
£40 return from Stansted, in laws live a few miles away from the airport so free shuttle and hotel on the night before we fly out. Booked an apartment for cheaper than a hotel room. First time out there, should be fun though despite the hockey! You’ll love it, a fantastic city with loads to see. Rockies has to be a must aswell. Only downside is the 3000 kids on free tickets screaming throughout the game for a pizza. |
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Post by jdizpt8 on Jan 8, 2018 23:50:19 GMT
should be a top weekend, hoping to get a result both nights but I’m not holding my breath. Still there’s a good following going, plenty of laughs and beers to be had I’m sure!
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Post by NH34 on Jan 9, 2018 9:48:07 GMT
First time on here in quite a while... looking forward to the double header this weekend, been on previous years staying at the Premier Inns at Cathedral Qtr and next to the arena, hopefully a change of scenery to the Alfred St one will bring us more points, as both weekends I've been on before we've not taken a single point!! Also looking forward to funny looks we'll get walking round Manchester Airport in a Panthers jersey haha!! Should be a good un all round!
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Post by NH34 on Jan 10, 2018 12:51:01 GMT
Just as a heads up for people heading over this weekend, current weather conditions are meaning the majority of flights going into Belfast today, both City and International (mainly the city through) are being diverted to Dublin. Hopefully the weather conditions get better for those flying out tomorrow and for me and our lot going on Friday, but just something to be aware of!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 13:50:13 GMT
First time on here in quite a while... looking forward to the double header this weekend, been on previous years staying at the Premier Inns at Cathedral Qtr and next to the arena, hopefully a change of scenery to the Alfred St one will bring us more points, as both weekends I've been on before we've not taken a single point!! Also looking forward to funny looks we'll get walking round Manchester Airport in a Panthers jersey haha!! Should be a good un all round! Love flying from Manchester far better than most others and definitely EMA! |
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Post by Spooks on Jan 15, 2018 13:02:45 GMT
Belfast just keeps getting better and better Top city Great game to watch, more of neutral hockey fan thesedays Panthers can swivel until the GM is given the P45. |
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