Austrian and Swiss are currently offering reasonable return tickets from Amsterdam to Phuket. Luggage is also included in this fare. Best availabilities are in September, November and in the beginning of December.
You can change your booking without paying a fee, but you have to pay the fare difference.
Thailand has waived the PCR test on arrival and eased up the entry regulations for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors. We have a separate, more detailed article explaining the current entry rules.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. Select your dates, and you will be forwarded in just one click directly to Lufthansa and Swiss. Most availabilities are in November.
Your flight itinerary is either via Vienna by Austrian (Boeing 777-200) or via Zurich with Swiss (Boeing 777-300ER) to Bangkok. From there, the last leg of your journey will be handled by Thai Smile or Bangkok Airways.
Search & Book
It’s uncertain how long these fares will be available. You will have to stay at least seven days and not longer than 12 months. Best availabilities are in September, November and in the beginning of December.
You can use Google Flights (instructions) to find the cheapest dates. Although, it may be easier to use our availability calendar above. We recommend booking via Lufthansa or Swiss.
Mileage
Both Austrian and Swiss issue these tickets in booking class K. The segments from Amsterdam via Zurich to Bangkok will generate the following mileage:
- 3,602 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,214 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 3,114 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 3,064 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 3,002 Award Miles + 600 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 3,002 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 3,002 Miles on Egyptair Plus
Destination
Hotels in Thailand start at a very reasonable price, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Phuket
Phuket is a southern province and also the largest island of Thailand in Southeast Asian. While Bangkok is more of a tourist destination, Phuket offers a lot of recreational options on the beach and is located in the Indian Ocean rather than the Gulf of Thailand.
Although Phuket is not always as easy to reach as Bangkok and it will often take an additional layover to get there, you can combine your beach holiday with a city trip to Bangkok. You can first book your flights to Bangkok and then separate (cheap!) flights from Bangkok to Phuket if you really can’t find a good deal from Europe.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to travel is from November to February. During this time it is dry and comparatively cool but of course still ideal for a beach holiday. The rainy season runs from mid-May to October.
From/to the airport
From the airport to different cities/resorts on the island, it is best to take a taxi (or Uber). Bus connections are cheaper but also much slower.
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Information & Tips for Thailand
Thailand is an increasingly popular holiday destination for Europeans – both beach and party tourists get their money’s worth in the South Asian tropical state.
Whether Bangkok, Koh Samui or Phuket, Thailand offers multi-faceted cities and quiet beaches. Also, the country is always easy to reach from Europe. Especially to Bangkok, there is almost always at least a good deal!
Best Time to Visit
While hot summer temperatures prevail the whole year long in tropical Thailand, the best travel time is definitely the winter from November to February. Thanks to the northwest monsoon it doesn’t get warmer than 33 degrees. In summer the temperatures can quickly reach 40 degrees. The rainy season also starts in June and will last until October – high humidity is what you’ll have to prepare for!
Entry & Visa
Most EU citizens do not need a visa for stays up to a length of 30 days. The entry permit can be extended by another 30 days before expiration by local immigration authorities.
Currency
The national currency of Thailand is the Baht (THB) which is divided into Satang. One Euro is about 40 THB.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Nomad, Airhub, and RedteaGO. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for Thailand 🇹🇭 Compared (Bangkok, Phuket…)
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