Having a crystal ball would be ideal when it comes to booking a flight. Prices fluctuate continuously and are depending on many variables. Not only time but also factors such as the airport, location, season and availability are among the factors that determine the prices. This makes it hard to pinpoint a specific time to book a ticket. We can, however, look at specific routes and figure out when is the best time to book a flight. Opodo conducted research in the UK and checked all the airplane prices flying out. We have listed a few interesting insights.
Heading to South-East Asia
Looking forward to relax in the South-East Asian sun? We have a good offer for you: Malaysia. This tropical country has lots to offer, from picturesque islands to cities that are known for their delicious food. When is the best time to book a flight to Malaysia? It turns out that booking a ticket in December is the best option.
Well, that is not typically a time when thinking about summer holidays. Let’s take a look at other options. Singapore would be a great one. Actually, this city-state used to be part of Malaysia and became independent in 1965. Interestingly enough, the best time to book is in August! Although it is practically the same location, the best time to book a ticket is completely different.
Travelling to the land down under
Let’s take it one step further. One giant step you could say. Traveling to Australia is a big distance and therefore we assume a high airplane ticket price. What would be the most ideal time to fly here and save us some good pocket money to take with? The average price to fly to Australia from the UK is an astonishing 1200 GBP. When booking at a favorable time this can be limited to only 870 GBP, a saving of over 300 GBP! Want to travel for this fare? Make sure you book your ticket on a Monday in January.
Madagascar, island of beauty
Famous from the Disney movies, Madagascar is a one-of-a-kind island. With a very large and unique biodiversity, this is an island to visit for every nature lover. The only disadvantage going here? The price of an airplane ticket… Being a popular island with limited flights makes it hard to fly there for a competitive price. When is the best time to book a flight to Madagascar? When you book on a Monday in November, you will pay 543 GBP per ticket. That will leave you with some pocket money to travel throughout the island and enjoy the resorts and nature reserves the country has to offer.
Research: Opodo
