Planning on going somewhere for the Eid holiday? Popular flight marketplace Skyscanner highlights some useful tips for travellers heading away for Eid Al Fitr.
Did you know that according to data, 24 April is the most popular departure date, with 56% of travellers opting to travel on that date? Most travellers, around 45% from Qatar, are looking for trips that are one to two weeks long, while 27% are searching for a trip that is a week or less.
Everywhere Search appeared in the top 10 destinations indicating that Qatar travellers are flexible and are also considering a variety of destinations.
Top 10 searched countries
- India
- Tunisia
- Egypt
- UK
- Turkey
- UAE
- Thailand
- Jordan
- Philippines
- Morocco
If you are going on a short break, the Middle East is a goldmine, offering culturally rich, gastronomically-diverse and architecturally-elegant destinations. Best of all, most of them are also less than a three-hour flight from Qatar, including countries like Jordan, the UAE, Kuwait, and Egypt.
More travel tips
Pick the fastest route: There are multiple ways to get to a destination – direct flights, stopovers and airport switches. But when it comes to mini breaks, speed is key. Find the fastest flights to your chosen holiday spot by filtering the results via journey times, so you can see which flights will get you there the fastest. The speediest options will jump to the top of the page, making it easy to pick the most efficient option for you.
Be flexible on destinations: Unless you have a specific location in mind, keeping your options open is a great way to keep your mini break at the right price point. Select the explore everywhere option in the destination box when using Skyscanner flight search to see a whole host of tempting destinations alongside their lowest flight fares.
Find an airport near you: As soon as you get off the plane, it’s time to get into holiday gear straight away. Pick a destination airport that’s as near as possible to your chosen accommodation. Most major cities have multiple airports, so chances are, you’ll be able to disembark somewhere convenient for travelling on to your holiday pad. Do the research before you book, then use the airport filter when searching to see which flights work best.
Use loyalty points to save money: If you’re a member of any travel loyalty schemes, chances are you’re sitting on some valuable points just waiting to be used. Check and find out which airlines or hotels from which you can redeem your points – as well as how far they might take you. Most points cover multiple airlines and a plethora of accommodation types, so you could cut your costs significantly, or even bag the trip for free, by using them.
Optimise your travel: Mini breaks might be mini, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a lot out of them, so planning your flights strategically is key. Aim for a flight that lands late the day before the holiday starts, or early on the first day.
Be smart with your holiday allowance: Holidays are precious, so it’s important to save as many as you can by utilising bank holidays where possible. Look up where the public holidays fall this year, then search for flights on either side of those dates. Make sure to try various date combinations to maximise your options.
Travel light – pack hand luggage only: For some of us, heading on holiday with only hand luggage is a big ask, but packing light is worth it. Without sizeable suitcases, there’s no need to queue to check in bags, or wait around at baggage reclaim after landing – it’s as simple as walking off the plane and heading out on holiday.
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