Travelling to Turkey |
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Best time to book a flight to Turkey?
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30 May 2007 Wed 09:09 pm |
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I pointed out KLM because like I said, they are 2nd cheapest from the US, sometimes Delta too I think. No other reason.
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30 May 2007 Wed 09:32 pm |
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Quoting Mina_TR: I know this must sound stupid to some or maybe it was already asked in another post I have no idea, but I wanted to know if anyone here has ever booked their flights to Turkey 2 months in advanced?
I never did in all the time that I was visiting my husband (at the time fiance) in Turkey, I usually did my bookings 2 or 3 weeks before my actual travel and already fares are so high as it is for me to travel to Turkey from the USA. I don't want to pay more then I should and with the way the airlines changes prices all the time it's disgusting, one day it can be $800 USD and next week it can go up to $1,500 USD and back down again. 
Anyone, your feedback will be greatly appreciated as I will be looking into flights to Turkey in August. |
Hi Mina,
I think booking in advance has its advantages and also it depends on the time of year that is really important as to how airlines price their flights. I have been doing a little study and checking flights everyday for the last four months and found that you can book early and still get the same price a few months later, I really do think that sometimes they have many seats left on some flights and sell them always because people panic and think think they will not get a flight in time, this happened to me many times. I found booking flights in January and the first months of the year to be cheaper than anytime of the year.
On Expedia.com you can reserve a flight until the next day at midnight I wonder if this has anything to do with the availability? I also think that if you are prepared to take a flight with a connection you can find a cheaper fare, but of course it is much more hassle and stress. I also found that if you can travel early in morning for a flight you can see a reduction hope this helps
Best wishes
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30 May 2007 Wed 09:34 pm |
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Quoting KeithL: I pointed out KLM because like I said, they are 2nd cheapest from the US, sometimes Delta too I think. No other reason. |
I was curious and checked again. This time Minneapolis-Istanbul. First 1-15 August: THY 1236 Euro and United 1020 Euro, the second 1-15 October: United 684 Euro and THY 856. So indeed the dates are important (or is it the early booking?).
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30 May 2007 Wed 09:46 pm |
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Quoting KeithL: (Go direcly to THY website. This will be your cheapest fair) |
From/to the US maybe, but this is not true anytime and for every country.
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31 May 2007 Thu 12:40 am |
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I've just booked my flights from Alitalia. It's the cheapest I could find. (312 euros for two way France-Turkey)
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31 May 2007 Thu 04:36 am |
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Thanks everyone for your feedbacks 
It's hard enough paying $1500 USD for a ticket when I remember getting great deals on tickets for going to Istanbul under $600 USD. Of course alot has to do with what time of the year we travel that makes the difference in fares. I live in New York and never had to book a flight so far in advance as 2 months before, I usually waited 2 or 3 weeks instead. I guess I shouldn't chance it and get my tickets early then being too late(could you just imagine???!)to get a seat at the last minute, then I would definitly be crying 
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31 May 2007 Thu 04:49 am |
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the problem with summer is all the students are out and are traveling. Thats why the flights are so full. After summer, you will be able to get $600 flights again. Inşallah...
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31 May 2007 Thu 05:01 am |
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I found the same thing too. I fly from Philadelphia to Istanbul and have paid 3 different prices. First time, December of 2005, a little over 2 weeks advance purchase, $ 950. Second time Easter Break less than 1 week advance purchase, $ 1500, Third time, December of 2006,4 months advance purchase, $ 760.
The others are right. It really depends on time. I noticed summer is very expensive!!
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31 May 2007 Thu 10:53 am |
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Quoting mltm: I've just booked my flights from Alitalia. It's the cheapest I could find. (312 euros for two way France-Turkey) |
Bought my ticket with them too. 283 euros for a round trip. It has a stopover in Milan, but the waiting times are very very reasonable, so it's definitely more than worth shopping around 
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31 May 2007 Thu 04:13 pm |
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Quoting Elisa: Quoting mltm: I've just booked my flights from Alitalia. It's the cheapest I could find. (312 euros for two way France-Turkey) |
Bought my ticket with them too. 283 euros for a round trip. It has a stopover in Milan, but the waiting times are very very reasonable, so it's definitely more than worth shopping around |
Yes, it stops at Milan, but it's an occasion to see Milan. And I can wait a few hours for some hundreds of euros
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31 May 2007 Thu 04:23 pm |
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Quoting mltm: Quoting Elisa: Quoting mltm: I've just booked my flights from Alitalia. It's the cheapest I could find. (312 euros for two way France-Turkey) |
Bought my ticket with them too. 283 euros for a round trip. It has a stopover in Milan, but the waiting times are very very reasonable, so it's definitely more than worth shopping around |
Yes, it stops at Milan, but it's an occasion to see Milan. And I can wait a few hours for some hundreds of euros |
Yeah, me too this time since I will be staying for a month. But if I'd only have 4-5 days, the idea of losing time at the airport would bug me you know.
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