Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines put a nice pricetag on business class tickets from Estonian capital Tallinn to Bangkok, selling tickets as low as €1,128. A layover in Istanbul’s new airport is part of each out- and inbound journey. Of course, you can enjoy lounge access there.
Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 planes handle flights between Tallinn and Istanbul. These planes have a dedicated business class section in 2-2 configuartion. Airbus A330 aircraft will take you from Istanbul to Bangkok. Their premium cabin feature lie flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration.
Search & Book
Fare rules do not give a sales or travel period, but an advanced booking requirement of sixty days. Further a minimum stay of three days applies. You can check out all possible travel dates at the lowest fare for trips up to one month long with our availability calendar:
The calendar will forward you to our flight search, where you can choose between online travel agencies and booking directly with Turkish Airlines. We recommend doing the latter. If you’re looking for trips longer than thirty days, you can use Google Flights (instructions).
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
Turkish Airlines issues tickets in booking class J. In most Star Alliance frequent flyer programs, you will earn at least 100% of your travel distance without tier bonuses:
- 24,148 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 18,112 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 16,492 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 16,300 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 15,696 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 15,092 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 13,280 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 12,074 Award Miles + 2,016 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 12,074 Miles on Asiana Club
- 12,074 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 12,074 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 12,074 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 12,074 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 12,074 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 12,074 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 12,074 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 12,074 Miles on Azul TodoAzul
- 12,074 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
Turkish Airlines Business Class
Turkish Airlines’ Business Class product receives a lot of praise, especially for their outstanding catering that features on-board chefs on long haul routes. Their seats are comfortable and fully reclineable to a lie flat position.
Main point of criticism is their 2-3-2 seating pattern aboard their Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, that denies direct aisle access to the middle seat. Their Airbus A330 family feature are 2-2-2 pattern, which solves this problem. These reviews describe Turkish Airlines’ business class as fantastic and highly underrated:
- Turkish Airlines A330 Business Class Review by The Points Guy
- Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 Business Class Review by Onemileatatime
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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Information & Tips for Bangkok
Bangkok is both the capital and the largest metropolis of Southeast Asian Thailand. We often have reasonable offers to share with you. No matter if in Economy, Business or First Class – you can almost always find bargains for flights to Bangkok! Also, even luxurious 5-star hotels are available at excellent prices. Just some reasons why you shouldn’t miss Bangkok!
From the airport to the city center
Suvarnabhumi Airport is connected to the city center by train. Trains run between 06:00 and 23:59 approximately every 15 minutes and the journey takes 24 minutes. A taxi ride costs about 400 Baht and takes, depending on the traffic, 30 minutes to more than an hour.
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Cover Picture: Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge in Istanbul