Published on

02/07/2026 - 13:41 GMT+2

The US-Israel attack on Iran has meant this is the summer of last-minute trips. Even if you weren’t planning on visiting the Gulf region, or flying through it on your way to Asia or Africa, soaring jet fuel prices are affecting everyone.

That doesn’t necessarily mean your trip is going to be more expensive – as long as you’re savvy when booking your flights.

Luckily for us, Skyscanner, the flight comparison website, has just revealed seven top tips for nabbing a cheap last-minute flight this summer.