The most popular travel season in Europe is the summer. So, reserving flights during this time is very difficult. If you’re searching for a family trip, a romantic getaway, or a backpacking adventure for summer Europe is the best option. The problem is that plane fares are skyrocketing during that time of summer. By conducting some research and exercising some flexibility, it is feasible to save a sizable sum of money when using airfare.
Buying time
While planning to travel during the summer season, it’s always better to book during the opposite season. In general, international travel should be booked two to eight months in advance. The airlines would normally release their fares once a week when tickets were first sold online. Therefore, it’s a great chance to get those inexpensive tickets if you can book first.
Always ready to buy
Don’t overthink while purchasing your flight once you’re ready to do so. It is challenging for tourists to understand the market because ticket prices might alter up to 130 times before the trip departs. A price that you see one day might be changed the next day. So, it’s better to book your ticket immediately when you see it’s in your budget.
Fly on weekdays
If you have the flexibility in your travel schedule it’s better to choose weekdays for travel. It is wise to choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday for traveling and avoid Mondays and Fridays as these days are popular for business travel.
Avoid busy airports
Sometimes the cities you travel through can have a big impact on your fare. Airline companies have to pay more when landing at a busy airport whereas they pay less at a low-traffic airport which affects the ticket price.
Travel to a gateway city
While planning to go to central or eastern Europe it’s better to fly through western European cities as these cities tend to be much cheaper. It is also easy to connect with flights that are offering discounted rates.