01 Research only, no bookings

A planning service that compares before you commit

This is a research service, not a travel agency. We map flight routes from Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa, compare resort facilities for families, and plan the transfer from arrivals hall to reception before you book anything.

You receive a written plan you can check line by line: carrier options, connection times, kids' club ages, pool depths, meal formats, and how long the coach takes. Nothing is hidden behind a booking button.

It suits families who

  • Travel with children under 12 and need to know what the resort actually provides.
  • Are choosing between Turkey and Egypt and want one document to compare both.
  • Book with an operator later and prefer to arrive with their own shortlist.

If you want someone to book flights and rooms for you, this service will feel too slow. We only research.

See how a plan is delivered

03 Flight research

Departure city, connection and baggage, priced by season

Before we compare resorts, we price the way you get there. Each gateway is checked against the resort you shortlist, so a cheaper ticket with a five-hour connection does not quietly beat a direct charter.

Gateway comparison, summer 2026 planning window. Price index 100 = cheapest option observed.
Gateway and destination Typical outbound Connection Hold baggage Index
Kyiv to Antalya Night charter, 03:40 Direct 20 kg plus 8 kg cabin 100
Lviv to Hurghada Morning, 06:15 One stop, Istanbul 23 kg, cabin bag paid 118
Odesa to Sharm El-Sheikh Afternoon, 14:50 One stop, Istanbul 15 kg, no cabin bag 126

Season window

Late June and the first half of July price highest from every gateway. Shifting a week into the last days of August often drops the ticket below the peak band while the sea stays warm.

Baggage reality

A family of four with one checked suitcase each needs four allowances, not one. We add the cabin bag fee and the child stroller rule into the route cost before ranking it.

Arrival timing

A night arrival into Antalya can add a paid late check-in and a long transfer at 04:00. Departure time is part of the recommendation, not a footnote.

Route records are researched per request and confirmed against the live schedule and fare rules at the moment of booking. See how this feeds the wider plan on the route board, or check the season price index for resort-side costs.

03 / Resort criteria

Twelve checks every family resort must pass

Each resort is scored against the same checklist so two options can be compared on equal terms. A facility that is missing stays in the matrix as a dash, which keeps the comparison honest and visually balanced.

  1. 01

    Kids' club age bandsOpening hours, staff ratio, and whether under-threes are accepted.

  2. 02

    Pool depth and toddler zoneSeparate shallow pool, depth markings, and lifeguard cover.

  3. 03

    Beach entry and seabedSand or pebble, slope into the water, and shade at the shoreline.

  4. 04

    Meal plan and allergiesBuffet hours, kid options, and how allergy requests are handled.

  5. 05

    Airport transfer timeDoor-to-door minutes from the arrival terminal, not just the drive.

  6. 06

    Room capacity for fourBed configuration, sofa beds, and space for a crib.

  7. 07

    Crib and high chair supplyConfirmed on request rather than promised at booking.

  8. 08

    Water slides and splash areasHeight rules, supervision, and shade over the play zone.

  9. 09

    Shade and seatingUmbrella density by the pool and on the beach at peak hours.

  10. 10

    Medical supportOn-site first aid, nearest clinic, and response time.

  11. 11

    Evening noiseAnimation volume and quiet hours near family blocks.

  12. 12

    Laundry and stroller accessLift widths, laundry cost, and step-free routes.

Reading the comparison matrix

YesFacility confirmed on site.

3Count or measured value, such as pools or minutes.

—Not available. The row remains so nothing is quietly dropped.

The full facility table is on the resort matrix section of the home page, and the destination-level view sits on destination comparison.

04 / Transfer and cost planning

Transfers are costed before you book, not after you land

We shortlist licensed transfer operators for each resort, test them against our safety and punctuality criteria, and write the journey down to the minute. Every estimate is itemised, so the vehicle, the waiting time and the return leg are separate lines you can question.

Airport to resort, in minutes

  1. 00Landing
  2. +35Passport control
  3. +70Transfer drive
  4. +95Check-in desk

Antalya Airport to Side, mid-season, private minivan. Night arrivals in Hurghada add 20 minutes.

Vehicle options we quote
VehiclePartyBagsRate band
Private sedan1-33€28-40
Family minivan4-66€45-65
Shared shuttleper seat1€9-14
Child-seat add-onper seat—€6

Itemised estimate: two adults, two children, one week

  • Return private minivan, Antalya€118
  • Two child seats, both legs€24
  • Resort parking and tolls€9
  • Late check-out transfer, optional€32

Planned total€183

Sums come from operator rate cards collected in the month you travel. The binding quote stays with the operator you confirm.

Next: how the finished plan reaches you

04 / Process

From your request to the dossier in four steps

Every plan follows the same order, so you know what arrives and when. The timings below assume a stay of seven to ten nights in Turkey or Egypt.

  1. 01

    Brief and gateway check

    You send travel dates, the ages of the children and the airports you can reach. We confirm which gateways have workable connections before any research starts.

    Day 1
  2. 02

    Flight route research

    Departure times, connection length, baggage rules and the chance of a night arrival. Each option is written as one comparable row, not a screenshot.

    Days 2 to 3
  3. 03

    Resort and transfer comparison

    Family facilities go side by side in a matrix: kids club, pool depth, sea entry, meal plan. Transfer minutes from the airport are added for each resort.

    Days 3 to 5
  4. 04

    Dossier delivery and review call

    You receive one PDF with routes, the facility matrix and the transfer timeline, followed by a short call to walk through open questions.

    Day 6

The dossier stays a research document. Booking links are listed per option so your family decides at its own pace.

06 Next step

Request a coastal dossier for your family trip

Send your travel window and we return a written dossier: flight route options from your gateway city, a facility comparison across three to five resorts, and transfer timings with vehicle class and cost index. Research only. No bookings are made on your behalf.

Include in the request

  • Departure city and preferred airport
  • Travel dates, or a two-week window
  • Ages of children and room configuration
  • Must-haves: kids club, shallow entry, meal plan
Request a dossier contact@velthonixo.com

Dossiers are prepared by hand and answered within two working days.