Skyscanner shares travel insights during UAE Half-Term

Global travel marketplace Skyscanner highlights the top searched destinations from the UAE during the week of half term holidays. According to the latest update, searches are up +185% compared to the previous year and booking windows for flights in February also see an increase compared to 2022, suggesting a return to pre-pandemic booking windows as consumer confidence continues to grow and travellers book flights earlier.

Travel searches within the GCC – top 3:

1. Saudi Arabia (+494% increase compared to previous year)
2. Qatar (+626% increase compared to previous year)
3. Oman (+231% increase compared to previous year)

International travel searches – top 10

1. India (+292% increase compared to previous year)
2. Pakistan (+246% increase compared to previous year)
3. United Kingdom (+178% increase compared to previous year)
4. Egypt (+238% increase compared to previous year)
5. Thailand (+522% increase compared to previous year)
6. Philippines (-16% decrease compared to previous year)
7. Maldives (+569% increase compared to previous year)
8. Italy (+103% increase compared to previous year)
9. Germany (+143% increase compared to previous year)
10. United States (+162% increase compared to previous year)

Flight bookings made more than 30 days before departure in February 2023 are up 7% compared to 2022, whilst flight bookings made less than 30 days before departure are down 6% from the previous year.