Skyscanner’s new report can help Indians find the best travel prices
When it comes to booking overseas travel, timing is crucial. Leading global travel firm Skyscanner in its latest report has provided details on how Indian travellers can find the best prices for their flights and hotels.
The company’s APAC Travel Trends 2020 Report has found that Indians’ most favoured international destinations were Bangkok (Thailand), Dubai (UAE) and London (England). Now, the company’s Plan like a Pro guide enables customers to make informed choices when it comes to accommodation and travel. Price indices reveal hotel and flight costs, showing travellers precisely what the averages are and when to book in order to make the biggest saving travelling to each of these locations.
Skyscanner’s data for Bangkok for example, enables travellers to check their accommodation cost against averages for the entire city. When it comes to Bangkok hotels, travellers using Skyscanner can see at a glance that the average three-star, four-star and five-star rates are ₹2,192, ₹2,401 and ₹13,152 respectively. Below average rates for the same classes of hotels are ₹1,409, ₹1,774 and ₹11,116, while at the upper end of the scale they stand at ₹3,027, ₹3,392 and ₹16,335.
This level of at-a-glance data means that travellers have the information they need to make cost-effective choices for their holiday experience. Those using the Skyscanner app also benefit from price alerts, filtered searches and the ability to explore with a map view to book a hotel near their points of interest.
Indians travelling to the UAE from Mumbai should book 20 weeks in advance if flying to Dubai, which would result in savings of up to 54%, and 23 weeks prior to departure if heading to Abu Dhabi for savings of up to 58%.
Travellers departing from New Delhi could enjoy even greater savings if they book at the right time – which is 23 weeks prior to flying. Travellers to Dubai would then save up to 59% whilst those headed for Abu Dhabi could save up to a whopping 81% in flight fares.
For those travelling to London, Skyscanner’s data informs travellers of which of the city’s airport to arrive at for a better deal. Travellers landing at London Gatwick from Mumbai and New Delhi would save up to 8% and 10% respectively, as compared to arriving at London Heathrow.
