
Cheap flights to Thailand
Bangkok is the gateway to Thailand, and Phuket the most popular beach island, usually reached with one connection.
- Currency
- Thai baht (THB)
- Languages
- Thai; English is common in tourism
- Airports we fly to
- 2
- Typical connections
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul
Where in Thailand?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in Thailand. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | 5,951 miles | around 12h 15m | 16 hours–18 hours |
| Phuket | Phuket International Airport (HKT) | 6,154 miles | around 12h 30m | 16h 30m–18h 30m |
When to go
- Bangkok: November to February is cooler and dry.
- Phuket: November to April.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in Thailand can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT).
- How long is the flight to Thailand?
- From Heathrow, Bangkok is about 12h 15m non-stop; Phuket is about 12h 30m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to Thailand usually connect?
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
- What currency is used in Thailand?
- Thai baht (THB). Languages: Thai; English is common in tourism.
- How do I get today’s fare to Thailand?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.

