With our family based in England and our villa business on the beautiful Greek Island of Zakynthos we have to book a lot of flights. We have found a number of ways to keep the costs of flights as low as possible. Here are our top 5 suggestions:

BOOK THE FLIGHTS ON RELEASE DAY

Airlines such as Easyjet release their flights in batches throughout the year. If you know roughly when you want to travel, it’s worth keeping an eye on flight releases and comparing prices as soon as your dates become available.

USE A PLATFORM SUCH AS SKYSCANNER

We always check out our flight options on Skyscanner. We find this one of the best platforms to be able to see clearly the cheapest flights on offer on the route you are looking at.

TRAVEL IN LOW SEASON

Of course this isn’t always possible if you have children of school age but if you can fly out of season then there are great bargains to be had. The weather in places such as Greece is often more manageable in the shoulder season with the added benefit of quieter beaches!

GO HAND LUGGAGE ONLY

If you are flying to a hot destination such as the Greek islands, then it really is very easy to pack light. We never take a suitcase now when we travel to Zakynthos. A huge saving can be made by not purchasing hold luggage. The low key lifestyle means there is no need to pack a different outfit for every night and it’s very easy to get everything into a wheelie duffle bag. We also love the added convenience of not having to queue at the airport either end to check in luggage and wait for it to arrive on the luggage carousels.

COMPARE PRICES BEFORE YOU BOOK

Flight prices can change surprisingly quickly, so it’s always worth comparing your options before booking. Check different departure airports and dates where possible, and remember to compare the final price once luggage and seat selection have been added. A flight that initially looks cheapest isnt always the best value once the extras are included.

These are just a few ideas that we have found to be useful when booking our flights from the UK to Zakynthos. If you are clever about it you can get some great deals and feel smug that you are not only incredibly organised but have saved a bit of cash too. Good luck!