When you are planning to travel abroad it is recommended that you prepare for it in advance. This includes booking flights and having your local currencies exchanged into the currency of the country you are going to. You may not always be able to buy airline tickets with foreign currency.
Set-up a travel plan. You need to know what country you would like to visit and when.
Go online or call a airlines to find out which of them have available slots for the flight you want to reserve. Choose one that fits your schedule as well as your budget. Some flights are more expensive than others. A very early flight is more likely to cost less than a late afternoon to early evening flight. Write down the particulars of your desired flight schedule.
Prepare your credit card details, if you are booking online. This process is easy and fast and you can print your confirmation email which also serves as your ticket. In most cases, conversion of the foreign currency to your credit card's currency is done by the credit card company itself. You'll be billed in your local currency and see the conversion rate there as well. If you do not have a credit card, you will need to look up the current exchange rates so you'll know how much money you need to pay. You can find it online or in the business section of the local newspaper.
Go to a reputable and legal money changer and have your money changed to the local currency needed for purchasing your ticket. Check that the conversion is correct and count your money before leaving the counter.
Head to the ticketing office of your preferred airline or find a legal travel agency to book your flight. Here you can give your itinerary details as well as your personal details. Before paying, double-check your flight details because most tickets are nonrefundable and you can be charged additional fees.
