Cheap flights to Thailand

Peak season

Cheap flights to Thailand land in bustling Bangkok, a scintillating city that mixes the past and present, where ancient palaces and temples reside alongside modern skyscrapers. Bangkok’s peak season is November to March when flights to Thailand and hotel prices can be twice as high as in the off season, and hotels are often fully booked.

But Thailand is much more than Bangkok so be sure to explore the countryside with its breathtaking views and abundance of wildlife, as well as a few of the many tropical islands offering pristine sandy shores and beachfront bungalows. Of these Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, and a popular reason for travellers to book flight tickets. It has a wide range of hotels that cater to every beach goers budget from bungalows to luxury resorts. These fill up during Phuket’s peak season (November to April) so plan and book your flight tickets and accommodation well in advance to avoid disappointment. On the opposite coast, Ko Samui offers scuba diving, parasailing, forest and hill treks, as well as a lively nightlife, and is particularly busy around Christmas and July/August. Ko Pha-ngan just to the north is famous for its full-moon beach party and is most crowded from November to March, and August.

Off season

Thailand’s monsoon season lasts from July to November in the north and central regions, and in the south it can rain intermittently all through the year. If you don’t mind the humid and wet weather there are deals on cheap flights to Thailand to be found.

How long is the flight to Thailand?

Flights from Sydney to Thailand – 9 hrs 10 mins

Flights from Melbourne to Thailand – 9 hrs 5 mins

Flights from Brisbane to Thailand – 9 hrs

Flights from Perth to Thailand – 6 hrs 55 mins

Which airlines operate flights to Thailand?

Cheap flights to Thailand are readily available from Australia, and this is a popular flight route with competitive prices. Thai Airways offers direct flights to Bangkok from Sydney and Melbourne seven days a week. Qantas, Emirates and Jetstar also offer direct flights to Bangkok. There’s also the option of a cheaper but longer flight via a stopover in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur with Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Vietnam Airlines. Once you’ve landed in Bangkok there are plenty of low-cost convenient domestic Thailand airlines that fly to regional airports including Phuket and Koh Samui.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Busy Bangkok International Airport (BKK) is situated 25 km east of downtown Bangkok, and the quickest and convenient mode of ground transport is the Airport Rail Link which runs from 6am to 12am and reaches a speed of 160 km/hr. There are three city bus services that run regularly from the airport terminal. Taxis are available and charge a fare by distance plus a 50 baht fee for the driver, or if there is a group of you there are shuttle buses which run certain fixed routes.

What is good to know if travelling to Thailand?

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• Thailand is a feast for the senses, full of ancient and modern wonders. Here’s our pick of 15 must-see places in Thailand.
• Looking for an off-the-beaten-track island in Thailand? Discover the hidden charms of Koh Lanta.
• Bangkok’s true Thai character and its East-West collision is captured in its street markets. Here are 7 of Bangkok’s must-visit markets.
• Near Samui, Ko Pha-ngan is famous for its monthly full-moon beach party—a free party hosted by DJs. The morning after you can recuperate in a herbal sauna and relax on the beach. Popular with international travelers, Pha-ngan offers a full complement of activities from sightseeing to jungle trekking. For a more peaceful vacation, the island also has laid-back resorts.

How popular are flights to Thailand this year?

There has been a 343% increase in demand for Thailand flights over the last year.