A cost-of-living index around 32 means the money you save on the ground makes up for what you spend getting there. April brings the cheapest fares at USD 390, but December and January will cost you 40-60% more, so book 10-12 weeks out if the festive season is your only window. JKIA's immigration queues can be brutal on overnight arrivals, so sort your e-visa before you land, not after. This is a city where lions at dawn and a rooftop bar by evening are both on the itinerary, which excuses a lot of queuing.
