Oneworld member Finnair offers an attractive fare to Asian destinations Bangkok & Singapore with departure from Oslo. Business class round trips to Thailand’s capital are available at €1,092 (~NOK 12,840), flights to Singapore are only a little more expensive at €1,098 (~NOK 12,910). Flights in both directions require a short layover in Helsinki. While this fare is hard to find, it offers amazing value. The latest travel dates we have been able to find are in June 2021.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
Feeder flights feature Finnair’s short haul fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft or Embraer regional jets. Both Bangkok and Singapore receive Airbus A350 service, including Finnair’s new business class with fully convertible lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 pattern.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets will be sold for this price until October 31, 2020. The travel period lasts from October 2020 through June 2020. You have to be back in Europe on or before July 31, 2021, to get the lowest price. Aside from a block out between December 10, 2020, and January 10, 2021, general availability seems to be pretty good all the way through from October 2020 through June 2021.
The best way to find travel dates for these flights is directly on Finnair’s homepage. Sadly, they do not appear either on Google Flights nor the ITA Matrix. The airline previews available prices as soon as you enter dates in their search mask.
Mileage
Finnair issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class R. This appears to be a discount business booking class – aside from Finnair, not many airlines will credit you a lot of miles for these tickets:
- 16,242 Avios + 360 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 13,536 Avios + 1,150 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 13,536 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 13,472 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 11,852 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 11,852 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 10,776 AsiaMiles + 120 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 10,776 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 7,544 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 4,000 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,696 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Further, the trip is worth 360 tier points if you credit it to your British Airways Executive Club account, more than half of what you need to gain Oneworld Sapphire tier.
Destinations
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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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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Information & Tips for Singapore
The city-state of Singapore is a financial metropolis in Southeast Asia. Especially its geographical location is responsible for its rise. Singapore is one of the largest air traffic hubs in Asia and therefore very well connected to the rest of the world. Various airlines offer good deals to Singapore.
Best Time to Visit
The climate is best suited for visits in autumn and spring. Summers are sweltering and the rainy season starts in November and lasts until January. You have to be prepared for high temperatures and humidity all year round.
Entry & Visa
Most European citizens can enter Singapore without a visa and with a passport only. A residence permit for 90 days will be issued upon arrival.
From the airport to the city center
Singapore Changi Airport is connected to the city center by metro. A ride to City Hall takes about 40 minutes and costs S$ 2,30€. Taking a taxi will cost about S$ 20-30.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
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