International travel is back in full force, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Booking platform Cheapflights has found that the average international return flight cost is around R12 000 per person for the upcoming months.
Vienna, Austria
So, with that budget in mind, here are 10 fabulous international destinations you can fly to.
Heading up the list are UAE destinations Abu Dhabi and Dubai, both cities that are fast becoming more than just layover hubs and you can get return tickets for under R10 000.
Indian destinations are also becoming more accessible, with flights to Mumbai and New Delhi below the R11 000 mark. These are followed by Istanbul in Turkey, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Malé in Maldives and Bangkok in Thailand.
Closing up the list are Athens, Greece, and Vienna, Austria. With an average round-trip economy price of around R12 000, these are among the most affordable European destinations and a good starting point for South Africans looking to travel to this part of the world.
| Destinations | Avg return flight price, ZAR in Spring, 2022 |
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 9,339 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 9,883 |
| Mumbai, India | 10,026 |
| New Delhi, India | 10,723 |
| Istanbul, Turkey | 10,736 |
| Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 10,807 |
| Malé, Maldives | 11,066 |
| Bangkok, Thailand | 11,430 |
| Athens, Greece | 11,536 |
| Vienna, Austria | 11,715 |
NOTE: Flight prices for the top best value destinations are based on flight searches made on Cheapflights.co.za and its associated websites in the period between 1 July and 31 August of 2022 for travels from any airport in South Africa in the period between 1 September to 30 November of 2022. All flight prices are average for round-trip, economy class tickets. Prices may change and be no longer available. Savings are not guaranteed.
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