✅ 1. Be Flexible with Travel Dates & Airports

• Fly midweek – Tuesdays and Wednesdays often have cheaper fares.
• Consider alternative airports – For example, flying into Brussels Charleroi (CRL) instead of Brussels Airport (BRU) can be cheaper.
• Avoid peak seasons – Summer (June–August) and major holidays tend to have the highest prices.

💡 Example: A flight from London to Barcelona might cost 30% less if you fly on a Wednesday instead of a Friday.

✅ 2. Use Flight Search Engines & Alerts

Instead of searching individual airline websites, use flight comparison tools to find the lowest fares:

• Google Flights – Great for exploring flexible date options.
• Skyscanner – Offers a “cheapest month” search feature.
• Kayak & Momondo – Provide fare predictions and historical price trends.
• Hopper – Uses AI to predict whether flight prices will go up or down.

💡 Tip: Turn on price alerts to get notified when prices drop!

✅ 3. Book at the Right Time

• Short-haul flights – Best booked 1–3 months before departure.
• Long-haul flights – Best booked 3–6 months in advance.
• Last-minute deals – Can be found, but mostly for budget airlines and charter flights.

💡 Example: A flight from Amsterdam to Rome might be cheapest 6–8 weeks before departure.

✅ 4. Consider Budget Airlines (But Read the Fine Print!)

Low-cost carriers like Ryanair, Wizz Air, and easyJet offer great deals but charge extra for:

• Baggage
• Seat selection
• Airport check-in

💡 Tip: Travel light with a carry-on to avoid baggage fees!

✅ 5. Take Advantage of Stopovers & Multi-City Flights

• Layovers can save money – A flight from Madrid to Prague might be cheaper with a stop in Milan than a direct route.
• Multi-city tickets – Sometimes two one-way tickets are cheaper than a round trip.