Summer holiday season is here!

If you haven't booked your break yet - but sun, sea and sand is all you can think about - then we're here to help.

Travel experts at Revolut have de-bunked the top eight travel myths, so you can get the cheapest flight tickets.

The tips are separated into 'true' and 'false' sections, to dispel the common misconceptions holiday-goers grapple with each year.

So grab your sun hat, and stick on some SPF, because your summer holiday starts here!


Flying to and from smaller airports is cheaper

Larger airports are often more desirable due to speedy transport connections and close proximity, but that usually comes at a price.

Smaller airports are usually home to budget airlines that can save you up to a £100 on flight costs. Try booking from Luton or Stansted instead of Heathrow or Gatwick.

Clearing browser cache and cookies saves money

Ever wondered why prices on comparison sites and marketplaces can suddenly surge when you click to the checkout?

Airlines and booking sites have come up with a sneaky way to charge you more. They can record your browser history by installing cookies on browsers, meaning they can compare their price with what you have viewed previously and bump up the price as they see fit.


Booking flights in foreign currency can save you money


Although this is more common for journeys around Asia, it is possible to save some money by paying using a different currency. For example, you can save around £15 on a journey between London and New York, if you pay using Danish Krone.

Flying indirect can knock a lot off the cost

If money is more important than time, then booking an indirect flight with a stop-over can save you a whopping 40% - this is particularly the case with long-haul flights. Stop-overs can be anything from an hour to a whole day, so make sure the timings are practical for your trip.


Booking last minute is always cheaper

It’s often said that booking your flight last minute will bring the cost down. In fact, this is rarely the case and is actually a huge gamble - as you can end up paying up to 30% more than if you book your flight 7-12 weeks in advance.

Flying during the day works out cheaper


Another added bonus is that there are usually less passengers. therefore you spend less time battling to get off the plane, and queuing for your luggage.

Booking your return flight with the same airline works out cheaper

Your return flight doesn’t have to be with the same airline as your outbound flight.

While it may be easier to go with the same airline, you can save as much as much as 20% if you shop around and discover an alternative airline flying to the same airport at a similar time.

Tuesday is the cheapest day to book

This used to be true back in the day, as airlines would release new fares to travel agents every Tuesday, but now with the internet, new deals and sales are released every single day.

It’s doesn’t matter when you buy, it’s about when you choose fly! Flying off-peak, or in the evening, is more likely to lower your fare than booking on a Tuesday.