Many airports are experiencing a surge in traffic with holidaymakers jetting-off as summer approaches.
With that comes long queues and possible bumped-up prices if you're booking on a particular day.
There are some days that are proven to be a little quieter, the Express reports.
A report by Skyscanner found that Friday was the cheapest day to fly before lockdown restrictions, however these findings are unlikely to stand firm in 2022.
More recent studies suggest that the cheapest day can depend week to week, so it's best to compare flight prices ahead of time.
When is the cheapest time to book flights?
Much like the cheapest day of the week, the cheapest time to book is also up for speculation.
However, experts collectively agree that planning in advance is your best bet for snagging a deal.
Money Saving Expert said: "Flights should generally be booked early but of course, recent travel uncertainty has left many unwilling to plan too far ahead.
"Last-minute bargains can be found too though, particularly if you're flexible about when you travel.
"If you're looking further into the future, unless you prefer sticking with the same airline and you're holding out for a sale you know is coming up, it's usually best to book as early as you can."
How far in advance should I book?
Recent data from Jack's Flight Club found the cheapest time to book can vary between international and short-haul routes.
The experts explained: "We've found that short-haul flights are more predictable when deciding the best time to book: the best time to book a short-haul flight is a few weeks to four months before departure.
"The price variations for short-haul flights are consistently competitive, especially for popular destinations."
They continued: "Broadly speaking, buying tickets somewhere between eight months and six weeks in advance gets you the lowest prices."
When do people have the 'best' airport experience?
If you are looking for a smooth airport experience, including fewer queues and better customer service, new research from HappyOrNot found that Wednesday could be the best day to travel.
HappyOrNot, the makers of the ‘smiley face’ consumer feedback terminals found in airports, analysed over 4.5 million customer feedback data points from airports in over 30 countries worldwide to provide travel insights ahead of the busy summer tourism period.
According to its report: "Data from the first quarter of 2022 reveals that the best day of the week to fly is Wednesday, while Sunday is the worst.
"The best time to fly is 8am, the worst being midnight."
The most common complaints from passengers were waiting times, customer service and staff friendliness.
Miika Mäkitalo, CEO of HappyOrNot, said: "By releasing these findings, we hope to equip travellers with the knowledge of when might be best to fly and the times they should probably avoid, as well as equipping airport operators with passenger experience data insights to be aware of as airports get busy again."
When do you prefer to fly? Let us know in the comments.
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