Tourism Breaking News
According to the latest information by Skyscanner on the Eid Al Fitr break, 24th April seems to be the most popular departure date with 65% travellers. Almost half of travellers (49%) from the UAE are searching for a trip of a week or less while (39%) are looking for trips that are 1-2 weeks long. Everywhere Search appeared as the second most popular ‘searched for’ destination. And the Top 10 Searched Countries from the UAE for Eid Al Fitr: India, UK, Egypt, Philippines, Italy, Indonesia, USA, Maldives, Thailand and Pakistan. For a short break the Middle East is a goldmine with culturally rich, gastronomically diverse and architecturally elegant destinations. Best of all, most of them are less than a three-hour flight from the UAE, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
Ayoub El Mamoun, Skyscanner Travel Expert said: “With Eid approaching, travellers from the Middle East are planning their trips to make the most out of their time and prioritising quality time to spend with family and friends abroad, and with so many great places to choose from, the options can be overwhelming. The best way to make sure you choose the right destination that saves you time and money is by using the Everywhere Search tool that will give you the best options for your trip.”
Live flight deals for Eid Al Fitr from the UAE: Dubai to Saudi Arabia from AED 631, Dubai to Kuwait from AED 865, Abu Dhabi to India from AED1,237 and Sharjah to Philippines from AED2,684.
Skyscanner’s Ayoub shares, “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.”
“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 flights fares. Select the drop down arrows to see which cities you can fly into, as well as various accommodation suggestions.”
“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.”
“If you’re a member of any travel loyalty schemes (such as Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, Emirates Skywards or Etihad Guest) chances are you’re sitting on some valuable points just waiting to be used. Log in and check your balance to find out which airlines or hotels you can redeem them against – 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.”
“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. The departure times filter in Skyscanner’s flight search allows you to see these options easily, displaying landings and departures within certain time brackets.”
“Holiday days 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 either side of those dates. Make sure to try various date combinations to maximise your options.”
“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.”
