Three-fourths of Indians planning a summer holiday, but 50% don't know where to go: Survey

According to a survey conducted by them in association with OnePoll, over 78 per cent of Indian travellers are planning for a summer holiday, but 39 per cent have yet to book, with 51 per cent indecisive about dates and 50 per cent over destination. 

The survey also stated that 47 per cent of Indian travellers are still waiting for the best deals and actively seeking them out, and a further 20 per cent are waiting for last-minute steals. The data is derived from a survey conducted with 2000 respondents in April 2024.   

By analysing data from tens of thousands of data points, Skyscanner's 'savings generator' tool showed the average monthly price and the best time to book for some of the most popular destinations, in addition to suggesting some even cheaper options for travelling this summer.

According to the analysis, the cheapest week to travel to Abu Dhabi is the week of July 13, with an average monthly price of Rs 22,878. If one is planning a trip to London, they need to travel in the week of July 20, which will cost them an average monthly price of Rs 63,555. For Almaty, Kazakhstan, one needs to travel in the week of July 20 at an average monthly price of Rs 18,007. 

For Frankfurt, Germany, the week of July 6 is best suited at an average monthly price of Rs 54,025. Finally, if one wants to visit Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, one needs to travel in the week of July 20 at an average monthly price of Rs 15,783.

The data also suggests that the best time to book flights from India this July is 16 weeks prior to departure. Analysing millions of flight bookings over the last 18 months, Skyscanner’s 'savings generator' showed that the best time to book flights from Mumbai to London if you are travelling in August is three weeks prior at an average monthly price of Rs 68,122. 

The 'savings generator' tool also revealed the best route options for spontaneous plans in the month of August. If one is travelling from Mumbai to Dubai, they have to book for three weeks, which will cost an average monthly price of Rs 23,906. For travelling from New Delhi to Kathmandu, they need to book four weeks ahead at an average monthly price of Rs 11,107.

Skyscanner’s 'savings generator' tool also revealed the best time for year-end travel in the month of December. According to the analysis, if one travels from Mumbai to London, they need to book 19 weeks ahead at an average monthly price of Rs 60,119.

From Mumbai to Almaty, they need to book 13 weeks ahead at an average monthly price of Rs 22,372, and if they travel from New Delhi to Hong Kong, booking should be done six weeks ahead at an average monthly price of Rs 28,628. 

Mohit Joshi, Travel and Destination Expert, Skyscanner, said, “Forget travel myths and outdated advice; there are hidden savings just waiting to be discovered that most people are not aware about.  At Skyscanner, we‘ve crunched massive amounts of data to uncover these secrets—not based on rumours but on real travel behaviour and demand. That's why we created the Skyscanner Savings Generator.  This tool empowers you to see average monthly prices and pinpoint the cheapest times to book for top summer destinations. When searching for the right price, we know how powerful being informed is, so Skyscanner’s tools are designed to enable travellers to feel confident when they book. Beyond the savings generator, signing up for Skyscanner Price Alerts also keeps you informed about any price fluctuations for your dream destinations. This way, you'll be the first to snag those amazing deals!”