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When is cheapest to book? How late do I leave it?

I am looking to go away from 21 Aug for 10 days I can fly from any airport and would like Spain/Ibiza (family resort I have 2 children).
When is the best time to book, as we have a few days grace should I leave it late as possible? There are 6 adults and 2 kids. Am I running the risk of not getting us all together if I leave it to the week before?


Thanks


Kerry

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  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    edited 8 March 2014 at 6:05PM
    Monarch has a one way flight

    Sun, 24 Aug 14
    London Gatwick to Ibiza
    Dep 20:40, Arr 23:55, flight ZB 292

    From £34.99 per adult excl add ons, seems cheap enough, But don't forget they have a poor reputation for delays.

    Ryanair has

    London (Stansted) → Reus
    Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:40 - 20:55

    From £53.99 per adult excl add ons

    Where in the Uk are you?

    Which date is the latest you can fly home?
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • deva
    deva Posts: 936 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Yes- book now!
    As you have specific requirements you need to book to ensure you get what you want. I've worked in both salou and Ibiza during summer and sometimes there is no free accommodation at all.
    You are also looking for a 10 day holiday which costs a premium with package holidays.

    I'd book independently and get flights booked ASAP. Look at https://www.skyscanner.net then something like travelsupermarket.com for accom, checking reviews on https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk.

    How you split the passengers will affect prices a lot too. Four adults sharing two one bed roomed apartments is usually cheapest and you can enter children as adults no problem
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