Phuket & Bangkok: €466 Etihad Flights from 9 European Countries (€533 With 25 Kg Luggage)

Etihad Airways is offering a deal from Europe to Thailand, starting at just €466 from Madrid to Bangkok. This offer doesn’t include checked luggage, but you can add a 25 kg bag on Etihad’s website with the Value fare, and the final price will be €533. Departures are available between August 2025 to July 2026.

You can fly from the following cities to Bangkok:

• Madrid at €466
• Milan at €493
• Rome at €473
• Munich at €477
• Geneva at €493 (~CHF 461)
• Frankfurt at €494
• Dublin at €494
• Zurich at €510 (~CHF 477)
• Amsterdam at €527
• Vienna at €529
• Dusseldorf at €532
• Athens at €537
• Brussels at €538

The following offers are available to Phuket:

• Amsterdam at €508 (long layovers)
• Dublin at €525
• Athens at €528
• Dusseldorf at €526
• Brussels at €543

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Etihad and Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €40 cheaper but might overcharge you on checked bags:

First, you will fly from Europe to Abu Dhabi with Etihad on a Boeing 777 (3-4-3 seat configuration) or on a Boeing 787 (3-3-3 seat configuration). The exceptions are the evening flights from Madrid operated by Air Europa on a Boeing 787 or from Rome, which are operated by a leased Wamos Air Airbus A330. Then, you will continue your journey to Phuket or Bangkok on a Boeing 787 (3-3-3 seat configuration).

Etihad Airways also runs decent business class sale to Thailand:

Bangkok & Phuket: Etihad Business Class from 7 European Countries Starting at €1,647 (w/o Lounge Access)

Search & Book

This deal will expire on October 14, 2025. A minimum stay of four days, and a maximum stay of four months apply. Departures are available between August 2025 to July 2026.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Etihad’s website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.

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.

Open Jaw Flights

This deal allows you to book a multi-city itinerary. You can book the outbound flight from Europe to Bangkok and the inbound flight from Phuket to Europe or vice versa.

You can use Google Flights to find the dates that work best for you and use our search tool to book it:

Miles & Points

This ticket is issued in booking class E. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Madrid to Bangkok:

Destination

Information & Tips for Phuket

Phuket is famous for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife in Patong, cultural sights like the Big Buddha, and nearby islands such as Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay. The local currency is the Thai baht (THB), and credit cards are widely accepted in tourist areas. Prices in Phuket can vary; luxury resorts and fine dining can be expensive, but there are plenty of affordable options for food and accommodation, especially outside the main tourist hubs. The weather is tropical, with a hot, humid climate year-round, and the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to March.

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Information & Tips for Bangkok

Bangkok is known for its vibrant street life, cultural landmarks, and bustling markets. Key sights include the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the lively Khao San Road. The local currency is the Thai baht (THB), and while credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and large stores, cash is preferred for smaller vendors. The city is relatively affordable, with street food and public transport offering great value. Bangkok has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round, a rainy season from May to October, and cooler, more comfortable temperatures from November to February.

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