Leading marketplace Wingie reveals Hijri New Year travel activity in MENA

Leading marketplace Wingie reveals Hijri New Year travel activity in MENA

DUBAI, UAE and BERLIN/PRNewswire/ -- Hijri New Year marks an important occasion in Muslim countries. Meanwhile, many people opt to travel, increasing travel activities in the MENA. Leading travel marketplace Wingie.com shares insights on travel patterns before Hijri New Year. Wingie's data show that bookings to Saudi Arabia increased by 32% before Hijri Year, as the most popular cities for departures are Riyadh and Jeddah. Leading countries of origin include Saudi Arabia and the UAE, while Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, and Cairo emerge as the top choices for visitors. The most popular routes include Riyadh to Jeddah, and when it comes to country routes, travelers favor Saudi Arabia and the UAE. 74% of travelers were solo, while 67% of passengers booked one-way flights 67% of travelers prefer one-way flights, while 33% choose round-trips. On average, travelers plan their one-way flights approximately 12-13 days in advance, whereas round-trip passengers tend to book flights around 16-17 days before departure. Those opting for round-trips typically schedule their return flights approximately 14 days after their initial departure. Most bookings consist of solo travelers with 74%. Additionally, 16% of travelers were in pairs, while 10% groups of three or more. Otherwise, 14% of passengers travel