Skyscanner shares traveller insight ahead of Saudi National Day as bookings soar by 141% in August
- Date: 20-Sep-2022
- Source: Zawya
- Sector:Financial Markets
- Country:Saudi Arabia
Skyscanner shares traveller insight ahead of Saudi National Day as bookings soar by 141% in August
- The search, comparison and booking site can also share trending destinations for Saudi travellers in 2022 compared to 2019
- Skyscanner Travel Expert Ayoub El Mamoun shares top tips on how to find the best deals for a last-minute trip
As the Saudi National Day holiday approaches, with public holiday on 22 September, it’s clear that travellers are making the most of the opportunity for a long weekend break away. Bookings from Saudi Arabia for travel between 22 and 25 September soared by 141% in August compared to the previous month.*
In the last week alone, week commencing 5 September, bookings for the Saudi National Day holiday period increased by 40%, revealing the appetite for those last-minute and spontaneous breaks.**
Top trending destinations ahead of Saudi National Day:***
Top trending redirect (booking) country destinations for Saudi travellers for Saudi National Day:
- Türkiye
- Egypt
- India
- UAE
- Thailand
Top trending redirect (booking) city destinations for Saudi travellers for Saudi National Day:
- Istanbul
- Cairo
- Bangkok
- Dubai
- London
Top emerging destinations for Saudi travellers in 2022:****
- Thailand + 209%
- Albania + 125%
- Portugal +57%
- Austria +60%
- Maldives +30%
Skyscanner’s Travel Expert, Ayoub El Mamoun, comments:
“As the Saudi National Day holiday approaches, it’s clear that travellers are keen to make the most