SkyTeam member Air France and its partner KLM have issued a discounted premium economy class fare to Bangkok, with flights for €705 from Vienna. Sadly, this is a premium economy light fare, that does not include checked bags. If you do not have a SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus tier, you have to pay over €150 more to select the fare including checked bags. The availability is highest in May and June.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Air France’s booking site with your selected flight dates. The airline sells the cheapest tickets on its website.
All European flights are economy flights. All long-haul trips are operated by Air France-KLM’s Boeing 777 fleet, which features 2-4-2 seating in their premium economy section. While Air France’s seats are perfectly fine for daytime flights, it has been repeatedly noted that it is very hard to get some proper sleep. KLM’s premium economy has better seats, but the risk of being downgraded to economy class is quite high, as only a fraction of their 777s have the new premium economy installed. So, both options have their pros and cons.
By the way, if you prefer to fly with the Star Alliance, in a good premium economy with no risk of being downgraded, there is also this (more expensive) deal from Amsterdam:
Search & Book
You need to spend at least four days (or a Sunday) in Thailand to get the lowest fare. Google Flights previews available flights reliably, but with a slightly increased price. You will find most tickets roughly up to €120 cheaper when trying to purchase them on Air France‘s ok KLM‘s website.
Mileage
Air France and KLM issue tickets for economy class segments in booking class A and premium economy segments in booking class Y. To give you an example, flying with Air France should get you:
- 19,222 RDM + 3,194 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 14,202 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 14,202 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 13,742 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 13,242 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 13,028 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 13,028 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 13,028 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 13,028 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 13,028 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 13,028 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 13,028 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 13,028 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 13,028 Miles on ITA Volare
- 12,386 Award Miles + 120 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 7,158 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,812 Award Miles + 58 XP on Flying Blue
Destination
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 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:
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