Flights to Thailand

Thailand is one the most important travel destinations in the world, offering travelers the insight and main entry point into South East Asia. It’s also one of the most tourist-friendly countries in the area.

Most tourists arrive by air on Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, the biggest and most crowded airport in Thailand.

Airports and airlines

Suvarnabhumi Airport is located at 30 km / 19 miles east of the center of Bangkok . The new airport was opened in 2006 and is the new main airport which serves Thailand’s capital. The airport is used by all international airlines as well as domestic ones.

Bangkok’s new airport is the main hub for:

• Thai Airways International –national carrier of Thailand
• Bangkok Airways –regional airline serving 20 destinations in Thailand, Cambodia, China, Japan, Laos, Maldives, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam
• Orient Thai Airlines – local airline which operates charter flight
• PBair –local airline which operates domestic and international scheduled flights
• Thai AirAsia – local low-cost airlines

Several other airlines use the airport as focus airport: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Emirates Airline, Air India, Druk Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.

Many other airlines serve the airport, connecting Thailand to the entire world. Among them, we can list: Aeroflot, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, China Airlines, EgyptAir, Emirates, Gulf Air, KLM, Kenya Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Pacific Airlines and United Airlines.

To get from the airport to the city, a good option is the metered taxi. At the 2nd floor there are “public taxi” signs. Follow them until you get to the desk. Queue up and once at the desk state your destination. You’ll receive a slip with your destination written in Thai. A trip to the city takes about 40-60 minutes and costs 300-400 baht plus 25-baht expressway toll (in total under US$15).

The Airport express buses can be found outside the 1st floor exit. They cover several routes and the journey takes between 60 and 90 minutes. The fare is 150 baht (about US$5).

Tips to get a cheap ticket to Thailand

Thailand is a very popular destination for travelers from all over the world. During the high season, charter flights from Europe and Australia serve directly the beach resorts areas (Phuket island), while many other airlines offer direct flights into the country on a regular basis. With so many options, it’s actually quite easy to find cheap flights to Thailand.

Make sure to start the search for a flight way in advance because the flights book up very quickly as the season approaches. The high season lasts from November to May, but most of the country is a travel destination year round. To avoid the highest fares, try to book your ticket during the shoulder season.

If you have some flexibility, book a flight during mid-week. The weekend flights book up faster and are generally a bit more expensive.

If you use a travel agent to book your hotel make sure to ask if there are any charter flights available.