From Paris to Abu Dhabi: Top 3 international destinations with highest flight costs right now

The sporting events like Olympics are on in full swing. Imagine if you were live in a stadium cheering for your favourite team, athlete, or diver, and exploring amazing new cultures and places at the same time. Instead of sitting on your bed and cheering for the women's hockey team, you specially flew out to watch a match. Well, this my friend makes you a part of sports tourism of that country.

Skyscanner¡¯s 2024 Travel Trends report reveals that more than ever, cultural exploration will be a priority for travellers in 2024. Another recent report from First Trip highlights that 46% young Indian travellers inspired to jet off overseas to experience sports events and other big cultural events this year.

Here are 3 such international destinations that have seen a staggering increase in flight prices from India. Not just travel, even accommodation has seen a price hike. Take a look.

Paris for Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics is more than just a sporting event; it's a cultural extravaganza! Whether it's the thrill of watching the world¡¯s best athletes compete to Eiffel Tower selfies and indulging in world-class cuisine, your senses will be on overdrive. Will you believe, there has been seeing an increase of 28% in flight bookings to Paris, France for the week of 4th August.

There is a high demand for accommodation too! 62% of hotel rooms are already booked for the closing ceremony period.

2. Abu Dhabi for F1 Grand Prix

For Abu Dhabi, the flight bookings are currently jumping 188% on 7th December compared to the previous day. Most Indian travellers are keen to arrive early and gear up for the festivities. Some fans might be timing their visit to catch the heart-pounding climax of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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3. Singapore for F1

For Singapore as well, there has been a surge in searches for these destinations hosting sports events. The data reveals a staggering 189% increase in flight bookings for Singapore for the date of 18th September compared to 17th September, suggesting Indian fans are eager to soak up the pre-race atmosphere in Singapore.

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Skyscanner¡¯s Travel and Destinations Expert, Mohit Joshi shares some hacks. He says, "You can also think about catching a late-night or red-eye flight out ¨C they tend to be less crowded and also give you more time to explore the city before or after the games."

For accommodation, Mohit says don¡¯t just settle for the first hotel you see. "Explore nearby options and you might snag a better hotel just a street away. You can also consider exploring different types of stays, like apartments or self-catering options to uncover surprising savings and added comfort."

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