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Mumbai, 06 November 2022 – With inflation rising and higher food and fuel prices impacting Indian consumers, saving money doesn’t mean having to give up travelling. It is a great opportunity to analyse the most cost-efficient travel and booking times for the upcoming vacation season.
KAYAK, the world’s leading search engine, has shared insights on when Indians can travel at great prices to their top 10 favourite travel destinations for flights and on which days they can be advised to book and start their trip.
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Colourful markets, beaches and great shopping could be what Indian travellers are looking forward to over the next six months, with the most searched destination for return economy international flights for travel between 31 October 2022 and 30 April 2023 (searches between 10.04.2022 and 10.10.2022) being Dubai, with Bangkok ranked second in the international travel ranking, followed by Bali and Singapore*. Domestically, Goa placed first as the most searched destination for return economy flights followed by New Delhi and Andamans & Nicobar Islands.
Those who have not yet booked their trip and are planning a trip to Bangkok should consider travelling mid-March (13 – 19 March 2023), as they could save about 33% compared to flying during the New Year period. According to KAYAK search insights, it is most affordable to start the trip on any Wednesday* during the travel period.
The idyllic setting of Maldives ranks as India’s 6th most searched destination for return economy flights, with the best time to travel around mid-March 2023. This represents a 49% saving compared to the most expensive period around late April*.
The Canadian city of Toronto rounds out the top 10 destinations, coming in at number 10. The average return economy flight between India and Toronto the next 6 months is approximately ₹115,323, with the best time to start your journey on a Wednesday*.
KAYAK search insights on the top 10 destinations for return economy flights for Indian travellers, the best time to travel and book between in the travel period of 31 October 2022 and 30 April 2023*:
Search rank | Travel destination | Average price for return flight in economy class (in INR) in the travel period | Average price for a return flight in economy class (in INR) in the travel period / Best value travel week in 2022 | Average price for Round trip in economy class (in INR) in the travel period / Best value travel week in 2023 | Most affordable day to start the journey in the travel period |
1 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ₹27,587 | ₹25,022 – week 45 | ₹21,155 – week 10 | Sunday |
2 | Goa, India | ₹12,453 | ₹11,769 – week 48 | ₹9,346 – week 17 | Monday |
3 | Bangkok, Thailand | ₹23,761 | 21,839 – week 47 | ₹20,260 – week 11 | Wednesday |
4 | Singapore, Singapore | ₹25,370 | ₹24,135 – week 45 | ₹18,660 – week 8 | Wednesday |
5 | Bali, Indonesia | ₹37,902 | ₹35,547 – week 45 | ₹30,936 – week 10 | Sunday |
6 | Malé, Maldives | ₹26,416 | ₹23,151 – week 45 | ₹22,474 – week 10 | Monday |
7 | London, United Kingdom | ₹66,011 | ₹62,529 – week 47 | ₹53,256 – week 10 | Tuesday |
8 | New Delhi, India | ₹10,806 | ₹10,118 – week 45 | ₹8,106 – week 4 | Wednesday |
9 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India | ₹23,518 | ₹22,657 – week 47 | ₹14,185 – week 15 | Friday |
10 | Toronto, Canada | ₹115,323 | ₹106,959 – week 45 | ₹97,527 – week 10 | Wednesday |
According to Tarun Tahiliani, India Country Manager, KAYAK:
“KAYAK’s search data reveals that Indian travellers are keen to travel to international destinations over the next 6 months, with Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore being the popular destinations, offering comparatively shorter and quicker flights with all the excitement of overseas travel. KAYAK search insights suggest that early March represents a great time to travel with great deals available for international flights. Avoiding the peak travel dates such as around New Year’s Eve can allow Indian travellers to secure the best possible fare price, and we recommend setting up price alerts for your chosen destination to help secure a great price for your holiday.”
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