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Updated April 2023
Eid al Fitr may perhaps be best described as a day of celebration following a month of sacrifice and self-purification. Muslims around the globe offer prayers during the morning hours not just as an act of worship but also as an expression of thankfulness for having been granted the resolve to emerge from the month-long trial unscathed.
For those looking to embark on a journey on the day of Eid, here’s all you need to know about Eid Fitr 2023 flights.
Eid Fitr 2023 flights
Eid al Fitr is first and foremost a religious celebration. However, it is also essentially an extended period of the holiday often utilized by Muslim travellers to spend Eid in a different setting. For this year’s Eid, UAE travellers can look forward to a four-day holiday from 20 April to 23 April. This will no doubt serve as a further incentive for Muslim travellers to set their Eid travel plans in motion.
What’s more, it is also accurate to associate Eid al Fitr with travelling since Muslims generally tend to make their way back to their hometown and celebrate with families and loved ones.
Flying home for Eid
Although the pandemic did largely stifle the tradition of returning home for Eid, this year’s prospect may just be a bit more promising. Countries with the strictest travel restrictions such as Saudi Arabia and Singapore have started to open up to international arrivals. Elsewhere, international visitors or returning residents are now able to enter India and Pakistan, while countries the likes of the UAE and Qatar remain open.
So wherever your hometown may be, it’s safe to say that returning home for this year’s Eid is largely a matter of simply booking that flight.
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Travelling during Eid
Eid is naturally the best time to congregate with your extended family and enjoy some seasonal and hearty meals. But for those looking to spend Eid abroad with their family and friends, options are available. There are lots of destinations where you and your travel companions may travel to for an amazing Eid al Fitr.
Here are our recommendations for your Eid Fitr flights.
*All prices are accurate at the time of writing
Saudi Arabia
This may seem obvious, but why not experience Edi al Fitr in the birthplace of Islam? You can expect a variety of Eid Al Fitr and Ramadan customs such as the Five Salawat and experience a unique delicacy called ‘bamya,’ a stew made of okra and meat.
With Saudi Arabia recently dropping all travel restrictions to the country, spending your Eid in Makkah may prove to be the perfect hassle-free Eid holiday for the whole family.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Flynas, Saudia, Flydubai, Jazeera Airways, Gulf Air.
Prices: Start from AED 499
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
India
With its snow-clad mountains, numerous hill stations, the great Indian Thar Desert, pristine beaches, and coastal beauties, India offers a plethora of different and unique experiences to tourists all year round.
Travellers do not need to submit negative test reports. Quarantine has been scrapped for all.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Air India, Indigo, Emirates.
Prices: Start from AED 476
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Pakistan
Pakistan regularly entices world travellers with its towering and spectacular mountains, beautiful lakes, and its cultural and gastronomical richness. The world is also in awe of the architectural feats of the Mughal Empire, perfectly complemented by the hospitable and friendly nature of the people. Definitely a destination worth spending your Eid holiday this year.
Travellers must be fully vaccinated or present a certificate of recovery in order to be able to enter Pakistan.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Pakistan International Airlines, Emirates.
Prices: Start from AED 576
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Oman
Oman is renowned for its diversity of landscapes, including deserts, mountains and the sea. The best way of properly acquainting yourself with Oman is to visit and discover Muscat, the essential Omani capital. From there, you can opt to explore the Sultanate by bathing and diving in the waters of the Musandam region or tour the Wahiba desert and meet the Bedouins.
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Oman. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Flydubai, Oman Air, SalamAir, Emirates, Qatar Airways.
Prices: Start from AED 450
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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The Philippines
The Philippines entices visitors with its emerald green rice paddies, white sandy beaches, captivating underground rivers and caves, along with its unmistakably unique cultural heritage. If you’re looking for a change of scenery this Eid, the Philippines may just be the perfect destination.
All passengers, both Filipinos and foreign nationals, will be accepted for travel whether fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated or whose vaccination status cannot be independently validated provided that they follow the COVID‑19 testing requirements. All passengers (including children and infants) and crew bound for Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) are advised to register to eTravel within 72 hours before travel to avoid inconvenience upon arrival.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Oman Air, SriLankan Airline, IndiGo, Cebu Pacific
Prices: Start from AED 750
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Armenia
Armenia is a country where cuisine, culture, history and modernity intertwine together to create a fine blend of unforgettable memories. Start your Armenia exploration by visiting Yerevan, the country’s largest city where you can visit the grand Republic Square, the Vernissage flea market, and traverse the Hrazdan gorge.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Flydubai, Emirates, Etihad, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Qatar Airways.
Prices: Start from AED 692
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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The UK
The United Kingdom remains among the favourite destinations for world travellers, either for tourism or business. Emiratis love to visit the island nation of the United Kingdom, famous for its dreamy beaches, heavenly chapels and vast green countrysides.
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to the United Kingdom. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Oman Air, Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways.
Prices: Start from AED 1,330
Schedule: Daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Phuket
If you’re looking for a change of scenery, a journey to the land of smiles may just be warranted this Eid. The Phuket sandbox program allows travellers from practically everywhere to spend some time in this enchanting island defined by its crystal clear water and verdant green hills.
There are no longer any COVID 19 entry restrictions for travel to Thailand. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Thai Smile Air, Go First, Thai Airways, IndiGo, Vistara, Scoot
Prices: Start from AED 841
Schedule: Multiple daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Maldives
Ever wonder what it would be like to celebrate Eid al Fitr in a tropical paradise? If so, then an Eid trip to the Maldives would definitely be a memorable experience. Imagine being surrounded by a transparent ocean in an exquisite overwater villa with Arabic sweets, dates, Turkish coffee, juices and buttermilk at your disposal.
The Maldives requires all visitors to fill in a Traveller Health Declaration form 96 hours before departure to enter the country.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: IndiGo, Air India Express, Jazeera Airways, Vistara
Prices: Start from AED 555
Schedule: Multiple daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Sharm el-Sheikh
If you’d like to be at the center of a colorful and vibrant Eid festivities and activities, there’s no better place to be than the beautiful Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. This small and vibrant town allows visitors to partake in scores of Eid traditions and activities. Additionally, Sharm el-Sheikh also offers a plethora of other activities such as scuba diving, desert safari, and charming souqs.
There are no longer any COVID‑19 entry restrictions for travel to Egypt. This includes requirements for testing, vaccination, quarantine and entry forms.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Egypt Air, Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air
Prices: Start from AED 963
Schedule: Multiple daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Mauritius
Affectionately known as the gem of Africa, Mauritius is a paradise renowned among travellers for its enchanting beaches and friendly locals. Whether spending Eid with your family or your significant other, an Eid spell in this tropical paradise is sure to forge some life-long memories.
Before arrival, all passengers travelling to Mauritius must complete your health form online. This is an individual form and must be completed per passenger, including children and infants and passengers in transit. It is mandatory to complete the form before you travel. Digital copies of the completed form will be accepted.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines
Prices: Start from AED 2,099
Schedule: Multiple daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Georgia
The Georgian capital Tbilisi is nestled on the banks of the Mtkvari River with panoramic hills and mountains surrounding it. The main allure of the city would arguably be its 6th-century architecture and the charm of its colorful Old Town.
Citizens of UAE, traveling to Georgia are no longer obliged to present either a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or PCR-examination negative result.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Pegasus Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Flydubai, Turkish Airlines
Prices: Start from AED 979
Schedule: Multiple daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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Kenya
Roam the African plains by heading towards Kenya for a truly green nature retreat this Eid. Visit the wild animals of Africa during the day as part of the stunning wildlife safaris and relax under the starlit skies during the night.
All fully vaccinated passengers travelling to Kenya are not required to take a pre‑departure COVID‑19 PCR test. All eligible unvaccinated travellers except children below 12 years old who are arriving at any port of entry into Kenya must have a valid negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken within 72 hours before departure.
Eligible unvaccinated travellers, except children below 12 years old who are arriving at any point of entry, who arrive without a valid negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate, are subject to rapid antigen testing on arrival at their own cost of USD 30 USD. Travellers who test positive on arrival are subject to PCR testing at their own cost of USD 50 and must self‑isolate.
Cheapest airlines from the UAE: Egypt Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Saudia
Prices: Start from AED 980
Schedule: Multiple daily flights available for the month of April 2023
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When to book your Eid Fitr 2023 flight?
As you may have guessed, airfares will most certainly spike during Ramadan. If previous years are any indicator, the prices of airline tickets could peak at more than double their normal rates.
So if you’ve any inclination of travelling during Eid, it’s best to book your tickets now or as soon as possible.
