How to Choose the Right Flight (Without Regret)

Almosafer
Apr 17
3 min read

A good flight doesn’t just get you from A to B — it sets the tone for your entire trip. And yet, so many people still fall into the same trap:

Airlines treat their customers differently. You’re eligible for food vouchers, hotel stays, rebooking assistance, and even compensation in some cases.

Tips when booking flights: Your smart guide to travelling without surprises

Whether you're travelling from Jeddah to Istanbul or planning a family holiday in Austria, the first step in any successful journey starts with a smart flight booking. It may seem simple, just a few clicks on an app, but behind those clicks are decisions that affect your comfort, your budget, and even your entire experience.

In this blog, we take you through the top tips that will help you book your next flight with confidence and calm, with special touches from the experiences of Saudi travellers, and tried-and-true tips that add value.

1. Use Incognito to avoid price hikes

Every time you search for the same flight, most sites save the data, and over time you notice that the price increases.

The solution: Use Incognito Mode in your browser to start from a clean slate every time.

2. Book early but don't rush

There is a belief that ‘the earlier you book, the more you save’, which is partly true. It's best to start looking 6 to 8 weeks before the trip, keep an eye on prices, but don't book on the first offer that comes along.

The Almosafer app provides you with automatic alerts for any change in price and the most suitable booking date based on real data.

3. Keep an eye on the cheapest days; Tuesday and Wednesday are your chance

Statistics show that most airlines offer their best fares on Tuesday and Wednesday, and vice versa on Friday and Saturday, due to the high pressure on bookings.

4. Compare direct and indirect flights

A direct flight is convenient, but is it always worth the higher price? Sometimes a one-stop flight can save you SAR 500 or more.

On the Almosafer app, you can sort the results by ‘duration’ or ‘fewest stops’ and see the difference in price and comfort before you decide.

5. Follow the app's offers and email newsletters

Subscribing to Almosafer's newsletter gives you early access to flash offers, seasonal discounts, and sometimes special offers for users within Saudi Arabia only.

Smart tip: Use a dedicated travel email address to easily keep track of all offers.

Almosafer offers a visual calendar showing the cheapest days, helping you plan for real savings even if you change your travel day by just one or two days.

6. Book from the same app and pay securely

The advantage of the Almosafer app is that you don't have to navigate between multiple locations. You can

Book the flight.
Choose your seat.
Add luggage.
Book a hotel or a car if you need to.

Best of all, all payment methods are available for Saudi users: mada, Apple Pay, credit cards, STC Pay and more, with convenient instalment options on some offers.

7. Don't forget your loyalty points, they're money!

If you use a credit card that gives you points on purchases, many of them allow you to use them for travel bookings.

The Almosafer app supports the use of points or vouchers in offers and sometimes offers additional rewards directly to users of the app.

8. Consider booking from a second city

If you live in Riyadh, try looking for a flight from Dammam or Jeddah. Sometimes the same destination will have a different price from another airport.

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