Winter travel bookings surge in UAE, KSA: Skyscanner

Winter travel bookings surge in UAE, KSA: Skyscanner

Bookings for economy return travel in November and December from UAE increased by 83% in August compared to the previous month, with the Philippines and India leading the list, said Skyscanner, a leading travel marketplace.

The most popular trip length is two weeks to a month (43% of bookings), it added;

Top winter destinations for UAE travellers:

1. Philippines

2. India

3. Pakistan

4. UK

5. Qatar

6. Egypt

7. Turkey

8. Thailand

9. USA

10. Ireland

Live Skyscanner winter deals for UAE travellers using ‘everywhere’ search:

Abu Dhabi to Catania, Italy (direct economy return flight) 16-28 November: AED241 ($65.60)

Abu Dhabi to Athens (direct economy return fight) 22-29 November: AED279

Sharjah to Istanbul (direct economy return flight) 1-15 November: AED560

Abu Dhabi to Malé (direct economy return flight) 19-29 November: AED662

Saudi winter trends

Bookings for economy return travel in November and December from Saudi Arabia soar by 106% in August compared to the previous month.

The most popular trip length is 1-2 weeks (35% of bookings).

Top winter destinations for Saudi travellers:

1. Turkey

2. Philippines

3. India

4. UAE

5. UK

6. Thailand

7. Egypt

8. Pakistan

9. Indonesia

10. Italy

Live Skyscanner winter deals for Saudi travellers using ‘everywhere’ search:

Damman to Vienna (direct economy return flight) 5-12 November: SAR 340

Damman to Rome (direct economy return flight) 14-25 November: SAR 370

Damman to Cairo (direct economy return flight) 13-20 November: