Star Alliance member SWISS currently offers an attractive business class fare from Amsterdam to Bangkok, Phuket, and other Thai destinations. Flights including two checked bags, lounge access and a short layover in Zurich are available in late August and early September for €1,522.
If you are just looking for cheap tickets from Amsterdam to Bangkok, Etihad’s economy class offer for for €534 might interest you.
You can use our search form to be redirected to SWISS’ website. These prices are available in late August and early September.
You can fly to the following destinations:
- Bangkok for €1,522
- Phuket for €1,522
- Krabi for €1,554
- Chiang Mai for €1,562
- Chiang Rai for €1,565
- Ko Samui for €1,622
You can also reach Bangkok in Lufthansa’s business class from Sweden for €1,437. These flights are not only cheaper, but also available in 2024.
Swiss’ current flight plan sees a Boeing 777-300ER operating flights between Zurich and Thailand. These feature alternating 2-2-1 and 1-2-1 lie-flat seats up front. You can check out a review of the product here.
If your final destination is not Bangkok, you’ll fly from Bangkok to your destination either in Thai Smile’s premium economy or in Bangkok Airways’ economy class.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets are sold with a minimum stay of 8 days. Google Flights will show you available flight dates. To get these prices, it seems that you have to depart from Amsterdam in late August or early September. You can book directly on swiss.com or lufthansa.com (both are exactly the same).
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
Swiss issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class P – a discounted business booking class. This round trip to Bangkok will earn you:
- 15,004 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 12,852 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 12,452 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 12,252 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 12,002 Award Miles + 2,400 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 12,002 Miles on Asiana Club
- 12,002 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 12,002 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 12,002 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 12,002 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 12,002 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 12,002 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 12,002 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 12,002 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 11,628 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 8,402 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 5,620 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
Destination
Hotel prices in Thailand usually start at roughly €15, depending on the city and 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 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
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