When to book cheap flights from Thailand to Gulf
Travelling from Thailand to Gulf countries has gradually become increasingly popular. Be it for business or simply a recreational trip. However, with the hiking flight prices, it is essential to time your booking so you can plan your trip without having to worry about the ticket price fluctuations.
In this article, we will discuss a few points that will help you find cheap flights from Thailand to Gulf for your next international trip.
Travel Off-Season
When we talk about travelling on a budget, every little bit is useful. However, you can maximise your savings by travelling during off-season. As prices soar during peak travel season, it’s best to find and book cheap flights when most people aren’t travelling. If you want to save:
- Avoid booking trips closer to national and international holiday season as most people are expected to fly around that time. Increased demand always equals increased prices.
- Gulf countries mostly experience high volume of travel during Ramadan and Eid so try to book your flight either before or after this time period.
- Ideal booking for window for your Thailand to Gulf flight is 6-8 weeks prior to your departure.
Pro-Tip: Booking during off-season months like May to Early June, and Late September can more than often score you cheap flights. Hotel prices are also known to be reduced during these months.
Book Mid-Week Flights
While there’s no guarantee of cheap flights on a particular day, you are more likely to find better prices on days when fewer people tend to travel. We already know that flights booked on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are said to have lower prices as mid-week flights are less popular than weekend ones so they tend to be more affordable. Especially if you’re looking for cost effective options while getting the same level of comfort.
Pro-Tip: Try booking flights either in the late hours of night or early in the morning.
Set Up a Price Alert on your Mobile
If you have planned a trip but are not ready to book a flight just yet, setting up a price alert is a smart move. Travel app like Almosafer mobile application lets you track flight prices for your chosen route by sending you an email and keeps you posted on when the prices increase or decrease.
Pro-Tip: Use these tracking tools to evaluate which route, time, and date best suits you.
Be Flexible
When booking especially international flights, don’t hesitate to play around with your travel details like date, destination, and time, a bit. Because flexible travelling dates equals more savings.
Broaden your Search
By looking at different weekdays and even varying times of a day can help you secure best deals. Try moving your flight one or two days prior or later to your original date.
Apply Filters
Try applying filters to broaden your search by comparing different airlines and types of flights – direct or connecting. Sometimes, a connecting flight can save you a lot on the fare. Always check flights from a nearby airport as it can also help you cut down on the ticket price by a little.
Pro-Tip: Clear your browser cookies or use incognito mode to view the non-dynamic pricing.
Book Your Flight and Accommodation Through the Same Site
While shopping around for your flight, also look for accommodation through the same site. You’ll be surprised to find a decent number of fair deals. Almosafer is one of the biggest platforms that offers exclusive discounts and rewards when you book the flight and accommodation bundle through their website.
Pro-Tip: If you’re a Qitaf or Mokafaa member, you can enter your membership details in checkout section and earn extra rewards.
Consider Altering Travel Routes
Sometimes flying into a nearby Gulf city instead of your actual destination can help you save money. For instance;
- If you’re planning to fly to Dubai, try entering Abu Dhabi or Sharjah as your chosen destination and you may find even more cheap flights.
- Flying to Dammam instead of Riyadh may offer you a better value for money, depending on the airline and ongoing deals.
Pro-Tip: You can use this to your advantage especially now that there has been an increase in flights between the two countries.
Final Thoughts
Finding cheap flights from Thailand to Gulf isn’t solely based on luck but also comes down to smart and ahead of time planning. Booking a few weeks in advance, travelling during less busy time of the year, and being flexible with your booking dates is what can really help you bring your cost down bit by bit.
With only a little effort, you can travel smarter, cheaper, and without compromising on your comfort.
FAQ
Q: Has Thai Airways Expanded Gulf destinations?
A: Yes, Thai airways has partnered with Gulf Air to enhance travel options between Thailand and Gulf which also includes direct routes to Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.
Q: Do flight prices increase or decrease during Songkran in Thailand?
A: The airline adds extra flights and run limited discounts to cater to the large volume of people travelling during Songkran. And it usually makes the ticket price go up.
Q: Where can I stay up-to-date with Thailand Travel News?
A: Check out the Thailand Travel section to stay up-to-date with the latest travel guides and news, visa updates, and destination tips.
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