Smart route (from English smart) — is a rare or complex route composed of separate tickets. On Kupibilet, a smart route is indicated by a special icon in the transfer bar.

When you search for a ticket on a non-standard route involving transfers, websites can usually only offer flights that can be booked on a single ticket. As a rule, these are flights from the same carrier with compatible fares.

The routes offered are not always possible, and to connect separate flights, you need to consider transfer time, baggage claim and re-check, check-in, and passport and visa control. To prevent you from having to independently plan the nuances of such a route and book segments of the journey as separate orders, smart routes were invented.

Kupibilet's smart search system will offer you smart routes composed of separate tickets from different carriers at minimal fares. In a single order, the cheapest tickets from carriers of various levels — from low-cost to premium — can be combined.

Advantages of smart routes:
— They are significantly more cost-effective than bookings with single tickets;
— When traveling with a smart transfer, you can have time to see a new city between flights.

On the search page, you can enable a filter for transfer points and choose one where you haven't been before.

What to consider:
— During a transfer, you will need to check in for the next flight, and in some cases, claim and re-check your baggage.

Plan in advance how much time you will need for the transfer (for example, depending on whether you plan to travel with baggage). At the first point of departure, clarify the possibility of checking in to the final destination and your actions during the transfer.

— In countries requiring a visa, a transit visa will be necessary.

If you are unsure about the necessary documents, contact the consulate of the country where the transfer will take place before purchasing tickets.

— Each ticket in a smart route may have its own refund and exchange conditions. This should be taken into account if one of the flights is canceled or rescheduled.

Some tickets within a smart route may be non-refundable, while others may incur carrier penalties for canceling the trip — each ticket has its own penalty.