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To go abroad for one day?

190 replies

Teacherbee85 · 02/07/2024 19:32

I'm reading about people who do 'extreme day trips' from the UK to abroad.

I've been looking into it and I've found flights that go to various European cities - leaving first thing in the morning and coming back late at night.

I'm so tempted to say fuck it and just book a solo trip.

Any thoughts?

OP posts:
helpfulperson · 02/07/2024 19:47

Amsterdam would be good if flights from your local airport work. 20 mins by train to the centre. You could do a museum, lunch, boat trip, people watching in a cafe quite easily in one day.

Jk987 · 02/07/2024 19:46

NuffSaidSam · 02/07/2024 19:42

Environmentally it's not good.

I'd rather pay for a hotel and stay a few days and actually see the place I was going. You won't see much in a day.

It's still a return flight whether you stay 12 hours or 2 weeks.

Theimpossiblegirl · 02/07/2024 19:45

I've done a few from Bristol. It's great fun.

JMKid · 02/07/2024 19:45

I’m off to Edinburgh for the day, I’m down south. Flights leave at 8 and then just before 8. Got 1 tour booked then the rest will be a wonder around at leisure. Will defo be booking more.

Sunnydiary · 02/07/2024 19:44

Do it!

I did a day trip to Turin and it was amazing.

Anotherflaminggalah · 02/07/2024 19:43

Following! Sounds amazing!!

Cantthinkofadifferentname · 02/07/2024 19:43

I did the Dublin dash, first flight out last back, last year from Midlands cheaper fare than a London train trip. Enjoyed it

NuffSaidSam · 02/07/2024 19:42

Environmentally it's not good.

I'd rather pay for a hotel and stay a few days and actually see the place I was going. You won't see much in a day.

cointos · 02/07/2024 19:42

I've only ever done it for one night rather than one day but I don't live next door to an airport and I'm the type to arrive 3 hours early 🤣

Fathomless · 02/07/2024 19:41

GoneFishingToday · 02/07/2024 19:39

Personally I wouldn't bother OP, it is absolutely exhausting, and you really don't get that much time where ever you go, but obviously if you're keen, then go and see for yourself.

The tiredness does worry me but would love to do one personally

iamtheblcksheep · 02/07/2024 19:40

Do your research. Some of the airports are miles from where you think you’re going

GoneFishingToday · 02/07/2024 19:39

Personally I wouldn't bother OP, it is absolutely exhausting, and you really don't get that much time where ever you go, but obviously if you're keen, then go and see for yourself.

thistimelastweek · 02/07/2024 19:38

Why not?

Easyjet is just like a bus.

The timings are more relevant than the mode of transport.

Shit, I just remembered the eco argument.

So , logistically why not? But maybe not for the environment.

Coffeeandcinnamonbuns · 02/07/2024 19:38

Do it! It would take less time to go to Amsterdam than to travel from London to Manchester.

brainexplorer · 02/07/2024 19:34

Do it! Why not? If you don't have to pay for a hotel you can splash out on other touristy stuff. If you can time the flights right, just sleep then.