Discover the top tools, tips and data-backed tricks to help you book smarter, pack sooner, and switch your brain to out-of-office mode
There’s timing a holiday—and then there’s perfectly timing a holiday. We have sifted through travel data to find the specific weeks and days when prices dip, demand eases, and booking feels less like a gamble. If you’ve ever muttered “maybe I’ll just wait and see”, this is your cue to stop waiting and start scrolling. Your ideal travel window might be closer (and cheaper) than you think.
The fan favourites
From sun-soaked coastlines to culture-rich cities, these are the places dominating the charts (and the group chats) this summer. If you’re after something tried, tested, and totally worth it - start here, with the most popular destinations this summer.
Manila, Philippines – Average flight price: AED 1,880 | Cheapest week: 18/8/2025 – AED 1,407 | Cheapest day: Monday – AED 1,807
Cairo, Egypt - Average flight price: AED 1,140 | Cheapest week: 11/8/2025 – AED 1,057 | Cheapest day: Sunday – AED 1,364
Amman, Jordan - Average flight price: AED 1,539 | Cheapest week: 14/7/2025 – AED 1,256 | Cheapest day: Thursday – AED 1,320
See the full list of popular destinations
The clever alternatives
Love the idea of a summer escape, but not the price tag that usually comes with it? These lower-cost destinations let you stretch your budget further, so you can spend more on memories and less on getting there.
Salalah, Oman – Average flight price: AED 389
Muscat, Oman – Average flight price: AED 766
Jeddah, Saudi – Average flight price: AED 834
Tbilisi, Georgia – Average flight price: AED 1,021
Karachi, Pakistan – Average flight price: AED 1,030
New Delhi, India – Average flight price: AED 1,193
Mumbai, India– Average flight price: AED 1,242
Surat, India – Average flight price: AED 1,308
Kannur, India – Average flight price: AED 1,827
Kolkata, India – Average flight price: AED 1,855
The homegrown heroes
Not every great trip requires a passport. Whether you’re looking to keep things simple and stay close to home, or capture the holiday feels without the high price tag, these are the domestic destinations that still deliver that out-of-office satisfaction.
June and September are summer’s best-kept secret - and not just because you can get a dinner reservation. The sun’s still out, the prices have come down, and the crowds are (mostly) back at work. These shoulder season gems are perfect for travellers who want peak summer energy without the peak summer stress.
Cheap destinations in June 2025
Muscat, Oman - Average seat price: AED 540
Yerevan, Armenia - Average seat price: AED 599
Istanbul, Türkiye - Average seat price: AED 717
Jaipur, India - Average seat price: AED 1,178
Karachi, Pakistan - Average seat price: AED 1,182
Mumbai, India - Average seat price: AED 1,371
New Delhi, India - Average seat price: AED 1,384
Islamabad, Pakistan - Average seat price: AED 1,503
Lahore, Pakistan - Average seat price: AED 1,505
Bangkok Thailand - Average seat price: AED 1,710
Cheap destinations in September 2025
Ahmedabad, India - Average seat price: AED 531
Faisalabad, Pakistan - Average seat price: AED 640
Chennai, India - Average seat price: AED 670
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Average seat price:AED 771
Tbilisi, Georgia - Average seat price: AED 922
Karachi, Pakistan - Average seat price: AED 1,015
Istanbul, Türkiye - Average seat price: AED 1,267
Hyderabad, India - Average seat price: AED 1,271
Manila, Philippines - Average seat price: AED 1,424
Brussels, Belgium - Average seat price: AED 1,822
Information and average prices as of 1 April 2025, based on Skyscanner data. Prices converted from GBP using mid-April rates. Please check final prices and travel guidance before booking.
