Skyscanner Reveals Most Affordable August Flights for Saudi Arabia Travellers to Maximise Their Vacation
Saudi Arabia travellers still have time to secure competitive flights to Kuwait, Muscat and Mumbai for their holidays this August as Skyscanner, a world leader in flight, hotel and car comparison, reveals the most affordable airfare prices, on average, when booked 5 to 23 days before departure.
With temperatures rising and schools already closed, people are hoping to secure reasonable airfares abroad to make the most of their vacation time. Muscat, Mumbai and Kuwait have become popular travel destinations for travellers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to their close proximity, with flight durations ranging between one hour and 20 minutes, and four and a half hours.
Ayoub El Mamoun, Travel Expert at Skyscanner, said: “The summer is a busy period as people look to maximise their vacation time and travel to different destinations and our data shows that there’s still time to get the best prices for flights to Mumbai, Kuwait City and Muscat for the month of August.
“Not only are these locationsAlso 89% said they would be willing to change the day or week to save money on their summer vacation, making these cities popular due to the reasonable exchange rate of the Saudi Riyals against local currencies and better value for their vacations.” **
Skyscanner data has shown flight prices can be less expensive depending on how far in advance you book and the destination.*
Muscat
- Flights to Muscat in August are cheaper when leaving 23 days in advance with the average price costing SAR 468, while 19 days ahead of departure will cost approximately SAR 697.
- Prices vary between SAR 790 and SAR 854 for those who are keen to travel between 12 and 15 days out.
Mumbai
- Cheaper airfare seats vary between SAR 1,103 and SAR 1,128 on average for travel five and six days out while it’s approximately SAR 1,135, 10 days ahead of departure.
Kuwait City
- For a trip to Kuwait City, the best time to book is between 13 and 19 days ahead with prices ranging between SAR 448 and SAR 601.
