Fly under Dhs500: The cheapest flights you can take in July
Serenity on the southern coast of Cyprus, Larnaca is your perfect summer getaway, complete with pristine beaches, relaxed Mediterranean charm and loads of culture. It's like having your Aegean summer dream, but for less. If you book to fly towards the end of July, a roundtrip will cost you Dhs492. Just under the 500 sweet spot, and you have your Pinterest holiday.
Book here. To Tashkent on Wizz Air: from Dhs491
A beautiful blend of Soviet-era architecture, Islamic heritage, and modern Central Asian culture, the capital of Uzbekistan is highly underrated. Wide boulevards, leafy parks, and a lively arts scene make it a unique stop on the Silk Road, and if you're looking for an unconventional destination, this may be it. You can fly a roundtrip for Dhs491 with Wizz Air if you book for late July.
Book here . To Dammam on Wizz Air: from Dhs400
The Saudi Arabian city is a sweet coastal dream and more laid-back as compared to cities like Riyadh and Jeddah, bordered by beautiful beaches and clear blue skies. If you're looking for relaxing holiday, this is where you need to be, and if you fly Wizz Air throughout July, you'll make a roundtrip for as little as Dhs400. It's the perfect speedy, neighbourhood getaway.
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Fly under Dhs500: The cheapest flights you can take in July
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