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Where do low-cost airlines fly to?

Low cost airlines are the most popular way to travel between two destinations in a fast and convenient way, but also without spending a lot of money on airline tickets.

  • In order to meet the needs of travelers, air carriers offer a wide range of various air connections, and the prices of cheap tickets are very attractive. Passengers can discover great places around the world and enjoy the journey without worrying about travel costs. Cheap flights are also available in Malaysia, where tourists can find many great places to visit.

  • The offer of low-cost airline tickets is usually based on the most common needs of customers. This means that the routes available at the most attractive prices are connections related to popular tourist destinations that can be found in Malaysia and other countries. The number of cheap airline tickets increases during the holiday season, when carriers can sell more of them.

  • If you still want to fly during this period, it is important to book your flight as soon as possible. Try to look for the offers during the week, if possible in the morning, since most travelers buy their tickets during the weekends or in the afternoons. Airlines are aware of this, so booking tickets at these specific times of the day can be more expensive.

Airlines ranking

  Airline Ticket prices Comfort Punctuality Staff Overall rating No. of reviews
1. AirAsia AirAsia (AK) 4 3.6 3.9 4 3.7 40
2. Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines (MH) 4 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.2 21
3. Batik Air Malaysia Batik Air Malaysia (OD) 3.8 2.7 4.2 4.3 3.6 9
4. Firefly Firefly (FY) 2 3 4 4 3.3 2
5. AirAsia X AirAsia X (D7) 5 4.7 4.7 5 4.7 4
6. Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines (SQ) 4 4.5 4.7 4.7 4.5 30
7. Silk Air Silk Air (MI) - - - - 5 2
8. Emirates Emirates (EK) 3.9 4.3 4.5 4.5 4.4 211
9. Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific (CX) 3.9 3.9 4.2 4.1 4.1 26
10. Scoot Scoot (TR) 3.8 3.3 4 4 3.6 36

Which airlines are the cheapest?

Choosing the best airline offer that suits your needs should be the first thing when planning your travel budget as the price of airline tickets depends on many different factors.

  • If saving money is a priority, low cost airlines are the best choice. The prices are so attractive because the offer usually does not include any additional services that may be available on board. Another factor affecting the price of airline tickets is the location of the airport. Airports near the city centre are associated with higher ticket prices.

  • With many options and services, it can be really easy to organize a cheap trip. For example, you can travel with one hand baggage without paying extra money for checked baggage as there are some goods and products you can buy and use once you reach your destination.

  • When choosing the best flight connection and the cheapest one, you should also calculate the costs of traveling between the airport and your accommodation. Sometimes these costs can be really high and you can save more money thanks to other low cost airlines that are operated from an airport in a different area.

Airline sales

Ticket prices are variable and may vary depending on the season and other factors affecting the tourism market.

  • The same flight connection may have different prices at different times of the year. The holiday season is a time when a large number of tourists from all over the world want to travel by plane. This is the time when you can find many fight offers, but it is worth comparing the prices of several carriers to choose the cheapest one.

  • Each carrier has its own policy and some of them have special deals and promotions that take place on a regular basis. There are also promotions that are defined by specific events taking place in the destination city. Tourists interested in special occasions can look for cheap tickets that are offered especially for this time.

  • Sometimes prices are very low just a few days before the scheduled flight date because the carrier's goal is to sell all available tickets and fill the plane with passengers. In this case, the best way to save money is to keep track of the deals and check the price of the chosen flight regularly.

Low-cost airlines in Malaysia

  • Traveling is becoming more and more popular these days because it does not have to be associated with very high costs. Travelers can plan their budget without worrying about flight prices. This also applies to airports located in Malaysia. Passengers interested in Malaysian cities can find very attractive flight offers.

  • There are several low-cost airlines operating in Malaysia, for example JetStar, Tiger Airways or one of the most popular airlines, AirAsia. AirAsia is also the largest low-cost Malaysian airline based in Kuala Lumpur.

  • However, you can also find other low-cost airlines in Malaysia such as FireFly or Lion Air. Thanks to the wide range of cheap flights, you can find offers at very attractive prices and compare them to reduce costs as much as possible.

  • Which airlines are the safest?

    The comfort of traveling by plane is not comparable with other means of transport. There are also differences between different airlines and connections as passengers can choose different fares. The type of additional services or attractions available on board are very important, but the most important thing in traveling is safety. Each machine must be tested and meet very strict regulations. Lists of airlines considered the safest are published by various organizations. However, the high level of safety and travel comfort also applies to low-cost airlines. Before launching new air connections, each carrier is obliged to check the machines and follow the same safety rules for all aircraft.

  • Where should I look for budget airlines?

    Every air carrier wants to attract as many customers as possible, which is why there are so many different offers for cheap flights on different pages on the Internet. Sometimes choosing the best one can be really difficult. Fortunately, you don't have to compare offers yourself and check individual websites one by one. If you want to not only save money but also your time, choose the cheap flight search engine. All you need to do is enter your departure city, destination and flight dates. The search engine will display a full list of the most attractive offers related to the data entered by you. You can compare them and book your flight in one place without wasting a lot of time. This is the fastest way to plan and organize a trip, because the search engine is a modern way of using technology to choose an offer that will meet all your expectations and allow you to enjoy a cheap flight.