Having Christmas here in the UK isn't everybody's idea of a good time, so it's no surprise that many people choose to head to the airport and spend the festive period abroad . But, as you'll be aware, holidays can be extremely expensive - and this is often made even worse during the Christmas season. So if you're still considering getting something booked, you'll want to take note of some important advice from travel industry experts who have lifted the lid on the cheapest dates to fly around this time of the year - and the dates you'll want to avoid too.
Experts at Adventure Life are urging people not to hang about when it comes to booking a festive holiday for this year, as there's really no time like the present. READ MORE: Spain issues weather warnings as UK tourists warned 'take extreme precautions' And according to the pros, timing is everything when booking flights for a Christmas holiday. While some travellers think flying on Christmas Day is a way to save money, that’s not always the case, as many people will have had the same idea.
Similarly, the Friday before Christmas - which is December 20 this year - is a hectic day for airports, and prices can be steep due to high demand. Another date to avoid is December 16, as many holiday-makers start travelling around then. Instead, look at flying on December 23rd, when prices tend to drop as many people have already begun their holidays.
The period between December 28th and 31st also tends to be less expensive for post-C.