When it comes to getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there’s no better way to do so than by taking a holiday abroad.
Full of (hopefully!) azure skies, a whole new culture, and bundles of relaxation, a quick international trip is the perfect way to recharge your batteries.
Unfortunately, though, this all comes at a price, with international flights often making up the bulk of your spending when booking a holiday. This often means that you have less money to enjoy once you’ve reached your destination which obviously isn’t ideal!
So, to help you save some pennies and enjoy your holiday that bit more, we’ve found 3 ways to find cheap international flights so you can book your next trip with some extra peace of mind!
Be flexible
One of the most important ways to find cheap flights is to be more flexible with your holiday, and you’ll be stunned to see what a difference this makes!
When it comes to booking a trip, you need to be flexible with not only your dates, but also your destination, the airlines that you use, and the airports that you fly to.
Obviously, this isn’t feasible all the time, especially with families, but even just switching to a similar, less expensive destination will help!
When looking for flights, try to search the entire month and include any overnight options to identify the cheapest options. It’s also worth mixing up your airlines and booking the two tickets separately if airlines are offering competitive pricing, as well as flying into and out of different airports to take advantage of the best deals.
This post by the Telegraph has some great alternative destinations that can help you to save some pennies or check out this post for European holidays.
Use comparison sites and online agents
Using comparison sites are also a great way to save some money and find the cheapest flights available for your destination.
Sites like Kayak and Skyscanner allow you to compare multiple dates, months, and airlines, meaning you can identify the cheapest deals. They also offer the chance to sign up for newsletters and to set price alerts, meaning you get the best prices hot off the press.
Once you’ve identified the cheapest flights on a comparison site, it’s also worth using an online agent such as Globehunters. Online agents do all the legwork of booking for you, often have industry connections to get the cheapest deals, and can also sort out any issues should they arrive, so that you’re not left to fend for yourself!
Don’t go direct
Finally, one of the easiest ways to save money is by using connecting flights rather than going direct.
Although flying direct is easier logistically, if you’re in a pinch, taking connecting flights could save you up to hundreds of pounds on long-haul flights for only a couple of extra hours of travelling time.
Plus, if you use connecting flights, you have the opportunity to discover a whole other destination on your way over!
This post offers some helpful tips on connecting flights.
