Thai Airways offers direct flights to Bangkok from London. Bangkok, being one of the major hubs in South East Asia, is served by two major airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is located 30 km east of the city while Don Muang Airport which is located 25 km north of the city. Other airlines flying from the UK to Bangkok include British Airways, Emirates, Air India, Air France and Qatar Airways.
As for budget connections, Air Asia is the only airline offering Bangkok low cost flights, departing from London. The price difference between regular and low cost airlines, however, is minimal.
With a tropical climate, Bangkok is definitely a seasonal destination. Between humidity and monsoons, it's best to check the weather before booking any tickets from London to Bangkok. Search for cheap flights to Bangkok during summer if you can handle the heat.
Direct flights to Bangkok from London take at least 12h 20min. From Edinburgh and elsewhere in the UK, expect Bangkok flights to take closer to 15h with one stopover.
Thailand’s capital city is without a doubt a city that every adventurous traveller should undertake. Getting lost in the labyrinth of streets is easy to do but finding your way out might not be so easy. Part of this city’s charm are the narrow and winding streets; within the maze you’ll be struck by the contrast of modern homes and offices built next door to ancient temples and hidden gardens.
The city’s most popular sights are located along the winding Phraya River so if you stay close to there, you’ve got a good chance of only losing your direction a handful of times.
Wat Po: Dating back to the sixteenth century, Wat Pho is one the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. It is famous for its gigantic lying Buddha which is 46 metres long and 15 metres high! You'll also see a collection of nearly 400 Buddha’s here. Wat Pho is also home to the National Centre for Learning and Preservation of traditional Thai medicine and hosts a massage school that offers its services for 150 baht per half an hour.
Jim Thompson's House: Jim Thompson, the famous NYC architect, relocated to Thailand after WWII. He had a hand in renewing the Thai silk industry but the houses he left behind are what he is known for today. 6 stately homes, all furnished with an eye for style and especially art. There is a 30 minute tour which leaves every 15 minutes. This stop is one you don’t want to miss.
Suan Pakkard Palace: Also known as the Lettuce Farm Palace, this complex of 8 Thai houses was once built for royalty. Today they are used to store of riches from centuries past. Each has its own collection featuring Ban Chieng artefacts, among others. Save time for the Lacquer Pavilion.
Thai food: Thai cuisine is spicy and prides itself on targeting every food sense in the body: spicy, sour, sweet, salty and bitter. How they achieve this is tasty soups and noodle dishes is as varied as the ingredients which they use. There are more than 40 different ethnic groups in Thailand, either with their own flavour, ingredients and style. The most common herbs are cilantro, basil, mint and lemon grass, always used fresh and not dried.
Massage school: Many travellers come to Bangkok to learn, especially the coveted techniques of traditional Thai massage. Sign up for a course, the most popular is a 30h one, which typically costs 8500B (approx. £170).
Find more information on bangkoktourist.com.
Bangkok offers an unbelievable selection of accommodations at every price range. Some of the nicest rooms are even available to travellers on a budget, including backpackers. There are over 500 hotels and guesthouses, so all you have to do is pick one! For five-star luxury hotels, few cities in the world can compete with what Bangkok has to offer. High-end hotels are also offered at a price that is comparable to a budget hotel in NYC or London, so why not splurge and treat yourself like a king at the Oriental or the Four Seasons?
Once you’ve booked a hotel in Bangkok and you arrive to check-in, always ask for a better price. There are always discounts, especially during low season. There are four main districts in Bangkok for hotels: Silom and Sathord roads with many river-front hotels, Siam Square and Petchaburi Road, Sukhumvit Road which is crammed with restaurants and nightclubs, Chinatown and the Old City which have many smaller properties at very affordable rates. Backpackers will find hostels and guesthouses along Khao San Road.




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Oman Air
Jet Airways India |
01-Jul-2012
31-Jul-2012 |
22:05 LHR
06:50 BKK |
» 19:15
BKK
» 18:30 LHR |
1 stop (15h10m)
1 stop (17h40m) |
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Emirates
Emirates |
26-Jun-2012
17-Jul-2012 |
n/a MAN
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a MAN |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Birmingham Show on map | |||||||
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Emirates
Emirates |
29-Mar-2012
15-Apr-2012 |
14:15 BHX
01:35 BKK |
» 19:05
BKK
» 12:35 BHX |
1 stop (22h50m)
1 stop (17h) |
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Emirates
Emirates |
12-Apr-2012
30-Apr-2012 |
n/a GLA
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a GLA |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Newcastle upon Tyne Show on map | |||||||
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Emirates
Emirates |
02-Aug-2012
23-Aug-2012 |
n/a NCL
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a NCL |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Dublin Show on map | |||||||
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways |
30-Jun-2012
31-Jul-2012 |
09:20 DUB
20:35 BKK |
» 18:05
BKK
» 14:25 DUB |
1 stop (26h45m)
1 stop (23h50m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Dubai Show on map | |||||||
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Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines |
25-May-2012
15-Jun-2012 |
23:15 DXB
08:30 BKK |
» 19:05
BKK
» 22:00 DXB |
1 stop (16h50m)
1 stop (16h30m) |
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China Airlines
China Airlines |
02-Mar-2012
27-May-2012 |
14:00 AMS
02:30 BKK |
» 06:45
BKK
» 09:15 AMS |
direct (10h45m)
direct (11h45m) |
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Air Asia
Air Asia |
17-Feb-2012
19-Feb-2012 |
20:40 SIN
13:10 BKK |
» 22:00
BKK
» 16:40 SIN |
direct (2h20m)
direct (2h30m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Abu Dhabi Show on map | |||||||
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Jet Airways India
Jet Airways India |
09-Feb-2012
17-Feb-2012 |
00:05 AUH
09:00 BKK |
» 19:10
BKK
» 23:05 AUH |
1 stop (16h05m)
1 stop (17h05m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Geneva Show on map | |||||||
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Air France
KLM |
12-Feb-2012
25-Feb-2012 |
14:00 GVA
23:59 BKK |
» 12:25
BKK
» 08:25 GVA |
1 stop (16h25m)
1 stop (14h26m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Paris Show on map | |||||||
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KLM
KLM |
24-Apr-2012
06-May-2012 |
11:40 CDG
12:20 BKK |
» 09:35
BKK
» 22:00 CDG |
1 stop (16h55m)
1 stop (14h40m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Sydney Show on map | |||||||
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Air Asia
Air Asia |
20-Sep-2012
27-Sep-2012 |
10:55 SYD
15:15 BKK |
» 23:20
BKK
» 09:45 SYD |
1 stop (15h25m)
1 stop (15h30m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Edinburgh Show on map | |||||||
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KLM
Air France |
18-Feb-2012
29-Mar-2012 |
11:05 EDI
10:20 BKK |
» 13:10
BKK
» 21:30 EDI |
1 stop (19h05m)
1 stop (17h10m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Bristol Show on map | |||||||
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Air France
KLM |
06-Feb-2012
01-Mar-2012 |
06:40 BRS
23:59 BKK |
» 12:25
BKK
» 08:20 BRS |
1 stop (22h45m)
1 stop (15h21m) |
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| Flights to Bangkok from Belfast Show on map | |||||||
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Bmi British Midland
Bmi British Midland |
30-Jun-2012
31-Jul-2012 |
17:00 BHD
08:40 BKK |
» 18:00
BKK
» 21:05 BHD |
2 stops (19h)
2 stops (18h25m) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 03/02/12 19:32 | |||||||
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KLM
KLM |
25-May-2012
15-Jun-2012 |
17:45 MAN
12:20 BKK |
» 09:35
BKK
» 21:35 MAN |
1 stop (33h50m)
1 stop (15h15m) |
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| London - Bangkok Result found on 02/02/12 00:04 | |||||||
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Kingfisher Airlines
Kingfisher Airlines |
30-Mar-2012
17-Apr-2012 |
n/a LHR
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a LHR |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| London - Bangkok Result found on 22/01/12 20:28 | |||||||
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Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian |
16-Mar-2012
02-Apr-2012 |
n/a LHR
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a LHR |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 17/01/12 13:12 | |||||||
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Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines |
24-Feb-2012
24-Mar-2012 |
08:55 MAN
21:05 BKK |
» 11:05
BKK
» 07:50 MAN |
1 stop (19h10m)
1 stop (40h45m) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 14/01/12 16:42 | |||||||
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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways |
09-Apr-2012
06-May-2012 |
14:55 MAN
01:55 BKK |
» 11:45
BKK
» 13:25 MAN |
1 stop (14h50m)
1 stop (17h30m) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 14/01/12 16:42 | |||||||
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines |
09-Apr-2012
06-May-2012 |
11:20 MAN
10:50 BKK |
» 08:45
BKK
» 10:20 MAN |
1 stop (15h25m)
1 stop (29h30m) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 13/01/12 00:57 | |||||||
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Bmi British Midland
Swiss |
23-Aug-2012
11-Sep-2012 |
18:30 MAN
23:25 BKK |
» 14:05
BKK
» 08:00 MAN |
1 stop (13h35m)
1 stop (14h35m) |
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| Belfast - Bangkok Result found on 12/01/12 21:46 | |||||||
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Flybe
Qatar Airways |
09-Apr-2012
30-Apr-2012 |
11:00 BHD
02:30 BKK |
» 11:45
BKK
» 16:40 BHD |
2 stops (18h45m)
2 stops (20h10m) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 11/01/12 17:42 | |||||||
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China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines |
20-Feb-2012
19-Mar-2012 |
17:35 MAN
18:55 BKK |
» 10:50
BKK
» 21:50 MAN |
2 stops (34h15m)
2 stops (33h55m) |
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| London - Bangkok Result found on 05/01/12 23:46 | |||||||
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways |
15-Sep-2012
29-Sep-2012 |
n/a LHR
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a LHR |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 05/01/12 19:34 | |||||||
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Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways |
26-Oct-2012
07-Nov-2012 |
n/a MAN
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a MAN |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Manchester - Bangkok Result found on 05/01/12 18:04 | |||||||
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Swiss
Swiss |
01-Mar-2012
23-Mar-2012 |
n/a MAN
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a MAN |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| London - Bangkok Result found on 05/01/12 15:31 | |||||||
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Gulf Air
Gulf Air |
18-May-2012
03-Jun-2012 |
n/a LHR
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a LHR |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| Glasgow - Bangkok Result found on 05/01/12 13:23 | |||||||
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Emirates
Emirates |
12-Apr-2012
21-Apr-2012 |
n/a GLA
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a GLA |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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| London - Bangkok Result found on 05/01/12 12:57 | |||||||
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Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines |
01-Apr-2012
16-Apr-2012 |
n/a LHR
n/a BKK |
» n/a
BKK
» n/a LHR |
direct (n/a)
direct (n/a) |
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