How to fly around the world

Booking a round-the-world trip away can be one of the most exciting things a person does in their lifetime. Dozens of new countries to explore, different cultures to see, unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells… flying around the world is a fantastic experience. Follow the tips below for advice on how to make it happen.

 

First up… where to go? There are so many places to choose from, but you will have to narrow it down to a few. Anywhere between 4 and 12 is realistic, depending on how long you plan to go for. It is important to note that most round-the-world flights will require you to travel in a circular route; you cannot go back on yourself. This means you cannot criss-cross from the USA to Australia to Mexico and back to New Zealand for example. It is good idea to do a sequence of countries in a set geographical area and then move on; Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia for example, moving onto Australia, Fiji, New Zealand.

 

The key to flying around the world is advance planning! Depending on how long you want to travel for, you will need to allow a year or even more to save up. Planning also gives you time to think about where you want to go most.

 

The best way to get cheap flights around the world is to book an ‘all-in-one’ or round-the-world ticket. Round-the-world tickets work out far cheaper than booking multiple flights individually and are offered by a range of mainstream and specialist tour operators.

 

One key thing to sort out before you fly around the world is to sort out any special visas you might need for the countries you are visiting. Visas can take anywhere between a year and 6 months to sort out depending on where you are going, so make sure you look into this nice and early!