✅ 1. Use Flight Comparison Websites

Instead of checking each airline’s website separately, use flight comparison engines that aggregate prices from multiple sources to help you find the best deal:

• Google Flights – Ideal for exploring different date combinations and viewing price trends.
• Skyscanner – Offers a „cheapest month” feature to help you pinpoint the best time to book.
• Momondo – Known for finding hidden gems and less-known budget airlines that others might miss.
• Kayak – Provides a “price alert” feature, which sends you notifications if a flight price drops.

💡 Tip: Set price alerts to track changes in flight fares and book when the price is right.

✅ 2. Be Flexible with Dates & Destinations

• Fly midweek – Weekdays (especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays) tend to have lower fares compared to weekends.
• Off-season travel – Avoid the peak summer months (June to August) and opt for spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) for cheaper flights.
• Consider alternative airports – For example, flying to London Stansted (STN) instead of Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW) can sometimes save you a lot of money.

💡 Tip: Try to book flights for the „shoulder seasons” (just before or after the peak season), as prices tend to drop without the crowds.

✅ 3. Book at the Right Time

• Short-haul flights – Usually the best deals are available 1-3 months in advance.
• Long-haul flights – Book these 3-6 months before departure for the best prices.
• Last-minute deals – While rare, they can be found for budget airlines, especially during off-peak travel times.

💡 Tip: Avoid booking flights during major holidays (like Christmas or New Year’s), as prices soar during these periods.

✅ 4. Use Low-Cost Airlines

Low-cost carriers like Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air offer amazing deals, but they come with extra charges for things like seat selection, baggage, and food. While the base fare might be lower, make sure to account for these additional costs when booking.

💡 Tip: Travel light and stick to a small cabin bag to avoid paying for checked luggage fees.

✅ 5. Consider Stopovers & Multi-City Flights

• Stopovers – Flights with layovers can often be cheaper than direct flights. Look for flights that stop in major hubs like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or Paris before reaching your final destination.
• Multi-city tickets – Instead of booking a round-trip flight, you might find that booking two one-way tickets for different destinations is cheaper.

💡 Tip: Some airlines (like Turkish Airlines or Qatar Airways) offer discounted stopovers in their hub cities, where you can spend a couple of days exploring the layover city.