If you’re planning to travel for Christmas, there are some dates you need to know. Travel experts have mapped out the dates you need to be aware of. Here they are:
- If you haven’t booked flights yet, choosing to leave the Monday before the holidays can save 20-30% on average
- The most popular air travel days for Christmas departures will be Dec. 17, 22, 23, and 16 (in that order)
- Plan to fly before December 22, since that day and the 23rd will be utter chaos
- For road travel, the best time to avoid congestion on the roads is on Christmas Day, Dec. 25
- As for the worst times will be between noon to 6 p.m. on Dec. 23, and 2-6 p.m. on Dec. 24
- The best times to hit the road are after 7 p.m. on Dec. 23 or before 1 p.m. on Dec. 24
- As for train travel, If trends remain the same as last year, the busiest days for train stations around Christmas will be from Dec. 17 to Dec. 19