Last Updated on: 9th February 2024, 01:02 am
Several travel agencies are planning a 150 percent increase in airfares from the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan, India, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and other Middle East countries between 23rd January and Eid-ul-Fitr, which are expected to drop on 21st April.
5 Smart Ways to Find the Most Economical Eid-ul-Fitr Flights from the UAE
Many UAE residents return home during the 4-day Eid-ul-Fitr break to celebrate the holy occasion with their families. Meanwhile, some people even fly to famous tourist destinations like London, Bangkok, etc.
During the Eid holiday, it becomes difficult to find a ticket due to overbooking of flights and outrageously high airfares. As such, travel agents recommend booking seats as far in advance as possible, especially for large families who can save more by booking in advance.
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Here are the 5 Secrets To Get The Cheapest Flight Tickets Before Eid-ul-Fitr in UAE:
- Book your flights in the middle of the week.
- Plan and buy your tickets 45 to 60 days in advance.
- Clear and refresh your browser’s cache.
- Compare prices with low-cost airlines.
- Consider the fare lock options offered by low-cost airlines.
Speaking of rising airfares, Pluto Travels Managing Director Avinash Adnani said booking tickets before Eid-ul-Fitr becomes a challenge, especially on Pakistani and Indian routes such as Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Lucknow, Delhi, Dhaka, Mumbai, Kerala, etc.