Prepare for the long haul

SWISSAIR is offering special fares from Dublin to a range of long-haul destinations (via Zurich). Bookings must be made before October 31, for travel to be completed by January 31.

The airline quotes the following prices:; €670 to Hong Kong, €557 to Bombay, €412 to Tel Aviv, €344 to Cairo, €485 to Dubai, €552 to Muscat, €652 to Nairobi, €772 to Tokyo and €878 to Dar es Salaam. There is no minimum stay requirement, a three-month maximum to Bombay and Hong Kong and one month maximum to all other destinations.

Children pay 67% of the adult fare for Bombay and Hong Kong, full fare for other destinations and infants travel for 10% of the fares.