Skyscanner shares traveller insight ahead of Saudi National Day as bookings soar by 141% in August

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