Chiang Mai & Krabi: €546 Etihad Flights from Five European Countries (€620 With Luggage)

Etihad Airways is offering a deal from Europe to two new destinations in Thailand, starting at just €546 (~£476) from Manchester to Chiang Mai. 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 €620. Departures are available from October to December 2025 for Krabi and from November 2025 to March 2026 for Chiang Mai.

To Chiang Mai:

• Manchester at €546 (~£476)
• London Heathrow at €557 (~£485)
• Milan at €560
• Paris Charles de Gaulle at €560
• Rome at €562
• Barcelona at €562
• Madrid at €564

To Krabi:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle at €551
• Amsterdam at €559
• Barcelona at €564
• Madrid at €565
• Milan at €563
• Rome at €562

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 Krabi or Chiang Mai on a Airbus A321neo (3-3 seat configuration).

Search & Book

This deal does not have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of two days and a maximum stay of four months apply. Departures are available from October to December 2025 for Krabi and from November 2025 to March 2026 for Chiang Mai.

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.

Multi City Booking

This fare allows you to book flights with a multicity itinerary. Unfortunately, finding the dates requires some trial and error, but it is possible to reserve a one-way ticket to Chiang Mai and return from Krabi, or vice versa. This way, you can travel more efficiently, saving yourself the need to take a flight to Bangkok or travel overland to Phuket before returning from Krabi to Europe. Below, we’ve provided this sample dates for you to consider booking. Once you find your ideal dates, you can use our search form to find the lowest price:

Miles & Points

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

Destination

Information & Tips for Krabi

Krabi, on Thailand’s Andaman coast, is known for its limestone cliffs, Railay Beach, island trips to Koh Phi Phi, and boat excursions around Phang Nga Bay. The currency is the Thai baht (THB), and cash is often preferred, though cards are accepted in larger hotels and shops. Prices are generally affordable compared to Western standards, with a wide range of options from budget to upscale. The weather is tropical, with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October.

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Information & Tips for Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai in northern Thailand is known for its historic Old City, hundreds of temples such as Wat Phra Singh and Doi Suthep, and its surrounding mountains and night markets. The currency is the Thai baht (THB), and while cards are accepted in larger businesses, cash is commonly used at markets and smaller shops. Prices are generally low compared to Western countries, making it a budget-friendly destination. The weather is cooler than in the south, with a dry season from November to February, hot months from March to May, and a rainy season from June to October.

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:

The Best eSIM Plans for Thailand 🇹🇭 Compared (Bangkok, Phuket…)

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