Flight Tickets

Booking the flight to your university looks simple, but students run into the same avoidable problems every intake: flights booked before the visa is issued, arrival dates that miss orientation, baggage allowances that do not cover a year's luggage, and layovers in countries that require a transit visa.

A good booking starts with the dates. Most students should arrive a few days before orientation, with time to collect keys, recover from the journey and complete the first formalities. It also depends on the visa: some visas cannot be used before a certain date, and booking a non-refundable fare before the visa is issued is a common and costly mistake.

Then come the details. Some airlines offer student fares with a larger baggage allowance or more flexible changes. One-way and return tickets suit different plans. Layovers need to be long enough to make connections and must not route you through a country whose transit visa you do not hold. The name on the ticket must match your passport exactly.

We help you work through these questions, compare the options you find, and settle on a booking that fits your visa, your arrival date and your luggage. Fares, availability and conditions are set by the airlines and change constantly, so we never quote or promise a particular price.

A flight that gets you to your university on the right day, with the right luggage, and with no avoidable transit or document problems.

• Arrival timed to your visa validity and the start of orientation.
• A fare whose baggage allowance and change rules suit a student moving abroad.
• A route with workable connections and no unexpected transit visa requirements.
• Ticket details that match your passport exactly.

Fares, availability, baggage rules and schedules are decided by the airlines and can change after booking. We help you choose well; we cannot control what the airline does.