Posted May 4, 201312 yr After last year in Munich which was awesome, just cant stay away even if we dont get tickets. I work in the travel industry and hopefully some of the below will be of use to some of the guys who havent booked yet. Booked my flights from Stanstead to Dusseldorf Weeze which is just over the border from Holland. Tues 14th return Thurs 16th. Ryanair under £100 for two pers. Getting shuttle to Njimegen in Holland 19 euros then there are loads of trains straight to Amsterdam for approx 17 euros each way.Or shuttle to Duisberg or Dusseldorf and get the Ice train straight to Amsterdam approx 38 euros for 2 x pers. Booked a boat hotel right in centre, twin room 46 euros night. Go onto Trivago loads of cheap places still if you just want to get your head down. Other cheap options still up flight wise, Ryanair from Manchester to Brussels Charleloi, Stanstead to Maastricht or Eindhoven. All have bus or decent train connections. Dusseldorf Weeze works out the best value,fly twice a day and most convienient for trains etc. You can even catch the Megabus from Brussels to Amsterdam for not much cash. You can also fly into Cologne or Dusseldorf with Easyjet from Gatwick for under £100 each and catch Ice train straight to Amsterdam non stop in 2 hours or so. All so much cheaper than trying to fly direct into Amsterdam. Hope some of the above helps anyone who was thinking of going. Roll on the 15th gunna be ace.
May 4, 201312 yr Given that my new employers conduct random drug tests I think It's best I stay at home and watch it on the box.
May 4, 201312 yr i booked london to amsterdam flights 7 weeks ago and got 100 return I'm just glad we've qualified
May 5, 201312 yr Flying Direct from Belfast to Amsterdam on the Tuesday and back on the Thursday, cost £ 193. I looked at the cheaper options like flying out of Dublin and travelling via Eindhoven and Maastricht but factoring in cost of coach to Dublin then coach/railfares and booze whilst travelling to and from over there I think I'm just as better off paying the extra cost for direct flight. Edited May 5, 201312 yr by kingkerry
May 5, 201312 yr Southend to Amsterdam for us, £80 but we booked it up when the semi final draw was made
May 5, 201312 yr Can't you guys ,simply go with your car? London---folkestone----calais--Belgium---Amsterdam It is like a normal home game trip to me..Only 160km more to Amsterdam.
May 5, 201312 yr Going by car from Slovenia, 1300km. Leaving on tuesday around 5pm, coming there Wed morning. Then going home thursday night :) I was hoping to find some good flight connections( Venice-Brussels/Dusseldord with Ryanair) but it was all full :/ So car is the only option.. Edited May 5, 201312 yr by lmc
May 6, 201312 yr Going by car from Slovenia, 1300km. Leaving on tuesday around 5pm, coming there Wed morning. Then going home thursday night :) I was hoping to find some good flight connections( Venice-Brussels/Dusseldord with Ryanair) but it was all full :/ So car is the only option.. should be an epic roadtrip
May 6, 201312 yr Looking for a parking space is everyone's favourite pastime Use one of the major garages.
May 6, 201312 yr Ferry from Harwich (as I live in Essex now) and got a hotel near central station. About £140 notes so far still got to pay for train from the hook to Amsterdam, been told its about £30, will buy that on the ferry. No ticket at the mo just hoping the dam will cater for the ticketless fans and we all manage to meet up. Safe journey everyone, see you in the dam, carefree!
May 6, 201312 yr Good luck to everyone who booked their flights/hotels/travel etc on getting a ticket!
May 6, 201312 yr Good luck to everyone who booked their flights/hotels/travel etc on getting a ticket! One loyalty point short of being on tomorrows list - looking unlikely for me. Missed a couple of cup games due to work dammit!
May 7, 201312 yr Good luck folks - hopefully we'll make a new habit of European finals and I'll be able to get to one in future!
May 7, 201312 yr Southend to Amsterdam for us, £80 but we booked it up when the semi final draw was made Yep well done...They are sold out now..Plus if one does get there, theyll have return only for 278 squid
May 7, 201312 yr If anyone has a seat in a car, van,lorry etc for my (paying) daughter let me know please
May 7, 201312 yr Yep well done...They are sold out now..Plus if one does get there, theyll have return only for 278 squid Our £80 flights are £316 now, We go Tuesday morning come back late Thursday Still some other cheap ways, Tuesday-Friday is £155, I know it means you'll spend more in that extra day out there.
May 7, 201312 yr If anyone has a seat in a car, van,lorry etc for my (paying) daughter let me know please Coach innovations are doing trips from £79 upwards if that's any help? http://www.coachinnovations.co.uk/chelsea_travel_amsterdam.htm
May 7, 201312 yr I have a flight available from Gatwick to Amsterdam on the morning of the game and returning the next morning. I now cant make this game frustratingly !!. I am willing to sell on for what I paid for it and I will also sort out the name change on the booking. I paid £200 and am willing to pass onto someone if it helps them. The name changes are £70 return but I will arrange and pay for that. Details are Gatwick depart 08.55am on 15th May Return from Amsterdam at 10.55am on 16th May. Please message me if this is of any use
May 7, 201312 yr Just like last year, my dad is driving all the way. Split the petrol, and its very cheap. Not a bad drive this time either. Only a few hours. Can't wait!
