TBM Staff - Mumbai
Global travel marketplace Skyscanner has launched a new ‘savings generator’ tool to assist Indian travellers in finding the best deals and saving big for their summer trips. According to a survey conducted by Skyscanner in association with OnePoll, over 78% of Indian travellers are planning a summer holiday, but 39% have yet to book, with 51% undecided about dates and 50% unsure about destinations.
The survey also revealed that 47% of Indian travellers are actively seeking the best deals, while 20% are waiting for last-minute steals. By analysing data from tens of thousands of data points, Skyscanner’s ‘savings generator’ tool provides the average monthly price and the best time to book for some of the most popular destinations, as well as suggesting even cheaper options for summer travel.
According to the analysis, the cheapest week to travel to Abu Dhabi is the week of July 13, with an average monthly price of INR 22,878. For a trip to London, the best time to travel is the week of July 20, at an average monthly price of INR 63,555. Almaty, Kazakhstan, can be visited in the week of July 20 at an average monthly price of INR 18,007. The week of July 6 is ideal for Frankfurt, Germany, at an average monthly price of INR 54,025, while Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, can be visited in the week of July 20 at an average monthly price of INR 15,783.
The data suggests that the best time to book flights from India this July is 16 weeks prior to departure. For flights from Mumbai to London in August, the best time to book is three weeks prior at an average monthly price of INR 68,122. For spontaneous plans in August, the best route options are Mumbai to Dubai (book 3 weeks ahead at INR 23,906) and New Delhi to Kathmandu (book 4 weeks ahead at INR 11,107).
For year-end travel in December, the analysis shows that the best time to book is 19 weeks ahead for Mumbai to London (INR 60,119), 13 weeks ahead for Mumbai to Almaty (INR 22,372), and 6 weeks ahead for New Delhi to Hong Kong (INR 28,628).
Mohit Joshi, Travel and Destination Expert at Skyscanner, emphasised the importance of being informed about hidden savings and real travel behavior when searching for the right price. He encouraged travellers to use Skyscanner’s tools, such as the Savings Generator and Price Alerts, to feel confident when booking their dream destinations and snagging amazing deals.
