Did you miss the cheap flight prices? They are coming back - and in a big way.
Israel Hayom's investigation found a sharp drop in flight prices as early as this September, but if you are patient, you will be able to find flights at old prices already in the period after the holidays - that is, at the end of October.
In our investigation, we found direct Arkia flights to Marrakesh in Morocco during Sukkot (October 9-16) at a price of 185 dollars per passenger.
If you can wait for the days after the holiday, you can find very low prices for attractive destinations.
Among the options, we found tickets for round-trip flights up to 100 dollars: direct flights to Vienna in Austria by Wise Air and Ryanair for 83 dollars per person between the dates October 24-30, direct flights by Ryanair to Budapest in Hungary for 93 dollars between the dates 24-31 October, flights direct to Bucharest for $93 between October 28 and November 2, and direct Wizz Air and Ryanair flights for $94 to Krakow, Poland between October 25 and November 3.
93 dollars only.
Budapest, Photo: Getty Images
If you are willing to pay a little more than $100, you can reach other destinations including Berlin ($141 on November 14-21), Abu Dhabi ($102 with Wizz Air on October 24-28), London $143 on 6-16 in October with Wizz Air), and many more options and many more dates for all the specified destinations.
The drop in prices at the end of October comes as a result of a combination of several reasons, primarily lower demand compared to the summer months.
This is not the only reason, when in recent times there has also been a drop in the price of fuel, a significant component of flight operating costs.
In conversations with senior officials in the aviation industry, they explained that as fuel prices continue to fall, competition between airlines will increase and more foreign airlines will join Israel, which is expected to lead to further decreases in flight prices.
However, it is recommended not to wait until the last minute to book your next vacation, as we may also see an increase in prices.
Experts in the industry recommend ordering as early as possible, making sure there is a cancellation option that will cover you in the event of an unexpected event.
Don't forget the extras for the flight (illustration), photo: Getty Images
Another important thing to check before booking a flight is the extras.
Many airlines have increased the prices of baggage, seat selection and other services that passengers are forced to purchase due to travel constraints, which may make the flight ticket significantly more expensive, so it is recommended to verify everything in advance.
Another advantage of vacationing after Sukkot - hotel prices are also on the decline.
Here, too, the reason is the decrease in demand.
The hotels in the tourist destinations are interested in attracting tourism, and you can see significant decreases in accommodation prices, which can reach up to tens of percent, which can save a family thousands of shekels on vacation abroad.
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