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

Etihad Airways is offering a business deal from Europe to Phuket & Bangkok, starting at just €1,647 from Rome. This deal includes 35kg of checked luggage and priority services, but not lounge access and seat selection. The cheapest fare that includes those goodies costs €1,825 on Etihad’s website for travel from Rome to Phuket. You can find departure dates from August 2025 through July 2026.

To Phuket:

• Rome at €1,647
• Brussels at €1,705
• Amsterdam at €1,721
• Paris at €1,735

To Bangkok:

• Rome at €1,768
• Amsterdam at €1,763
• Madrid at €1,804
• Milan at €1,834
• Copenhagen at €1,836 (~DKK 13,712)
• Brussels at €1,881
• Vienna at €1,946

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Etihad or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €65 cheaper:

From Vienna, Etihad uses a Boeing 777, and flights from Paris are operated on their Airbus A380 for the morning flights. Most other cities are served with a Boeing 787 from Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately, the evening flights from Rome are operated by Wamos Air on an Airbus A330 with a 2-2-2 configuration, and the evening flight from Madrid is operated by Air Europa on a Boeing 787 with a 1-2-1 configuration. On some flights to Phuket, Etihad advertises its new Airbus A321LR. You can expect lie-flat seats on these planes, as well.

Search & Book

According to the fare rules, tickets are on sale until August 31, 2025. A maximum stay of three months applies. You can find departure dates from August 2025 through July 2026.

You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Etihad Airways’s website if you wish to book the Comfort fare that includes lounge access. Otherwise, you can save money by booking through 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.

Miles & Points

This ticket is apparently issued in booking class P. To give you an example, these are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Milan to Phuket and back:

Booking the Comfort fare that includes lounge access results in you getting twice as many miles at Etihad Guest.

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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