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If you're planning a trip from Hong Kong to Taipei, consider October as the month to fly, as it offers cheaper airfares compared to other months of the year.
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) statistics, if you're flying from Dublin to London, you're on the second busiest international flight route in 2013. This 70-minute journey welcomed 3.5 million passengers last year. The busiest route globally is Hong Kong to Taipei with 4.9 million passengers.
Most of the flights on the list of the world's 10 busiest and hectic flight routes belong to economic powerhouses and high-population density cities in Asia such as Tokyo, Singapore, and Seoul.
Hunting for affordable flights depends on various factors, especially the time of the year and booking well in advance. Here are some suggestions for travelers looking to score cheap tickets on these bustling flight routes.
Tips for grabbing budget-friendly plane tickets for the world's 10 busiest flight routes
Hong Kong – Taipei: October is the prime time for budget-friendly airfares. The most affordable flight of the year was $167 by Hong Kong Airlines on October 4, 2014.
Dublin – London: September and October stand out as the most economical months for airfares. The lowest-priced flight this year was $28 by Ryanair, available on various dates in September.
Jakarta – Singapore: August is the most economical month for flying. The cheapest flight this year is $30 on August 16, 20, 25 by Lionair or $33 on August 19, 21, 26, 27 by Valuair.
Seoul – Tokyo: December is the most cost-effective month for flights. The most affordable flight this year is $68.4 on December 16 and 23 by Vanilla Air.
London – New York: January is the most budget-friendly month for flights. The lowest-priced flight this year is $299 by Norwegian on January 17, 22, 24, 27, 29, and 31.
Amsterdam – London: September is the most economical month for flying. The lowest-priced flight this year was $27 by EasyJet on September 16.
London – Milan: December offers the most affordable flights. The lowest-priced flight this year is $31.7 by Ryanair on December 10, 11, 12.
Honolulu – Tokyo: April is the most economical month for flying. The cheapest flight is $700 on April 20 by ANA.
New York – Toronto: September is the most budget-friendly month for flights. The lowest-priced flight is $70 by United on September 16, 23.
New York – Paris: September is the most cost-effective month for flying. The most affordable flight is $435 by XL Airways France on September 6.
According to VnExpress
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourAugust 25, 2014
