Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has discounted roundtrip prices from Amsterdam to Bangkok for flights in September. The airline sells tickets for as little as €534 through online travel agencies or €563 on their website. A 4-hour-layover in Abu Dhabi is necessary in both directions. Full food and beverage service is included in the price, just like a checked bag.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for less than €600 for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Eithad with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €30 cheaper.
Flights between Amsterdam and Abu Dhabi are Boeing 787 services with a 3-3-3 seating pattern in economy class. A Boeing 777 with 3-4-3 seating operates flights to Bangkok. You can expect personal in-flight-entertainment and top-notch food and beverage service the entire way.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets are on sale until October 16, 2023 for trips starting before December 10, 2023. Sadly, availability ceases much earlier. A minimum stay of 2 days in Bangkok applies to get the lowest fare. You may not stay longer than four months.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. We recommend booking directly with Etihad, as the slightly higher cost is worth avoiding potential trouble.
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
Etihad issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class E. Frequent flyer can earn the following miles and points:
- 6,312 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
- 6,312 Award Miles on Asiana Club
- 6,312 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 6,312 Award Miles + 2,000 Tier Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 6,312 Award Miles + 12,624 Tier Miles on Etihad Guest
- 6,312 Award Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 6,312 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 6,312 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 6,312 Award Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 6,312 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 6,312 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 3,226 Extra Points + 500 Basic Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 3,158 Award Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 3,158 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 3,158 Award Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Destination
Hotel prices in Bangkok usually start at roughly €15-20, depending on the hotel category and the specific dates. 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
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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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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