Star Alliance members Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Thai Smile together with Bangkok Airways offer premium economy flights from London to Bangkok and Phuket as low as £495 (~€568). You must spend at least 24 hours in Vienna to get that fare. If that’s against your liking, you can still fly for £611 (~€701).
To find flights with stopovers, you would first need to find a return flight to Bangkok or to Phuket at a cheap price using Lufthansa’s best-price search. Then, you should put the departure date as the second segment (Vienna to Thailand) and the day before as the first segment (London to Vienna) in the form below, along with the return date as the third segment (Thailand to London). Our form will forward you to Lufthansa’s website, where you can select your flights and book the ticket. That way, you will most probably find the cheapest fare. You should choose the same flights and have at least 24 hours in Vienna to get the fare.
You would first fly to Vienna on Austrian’s A320 family aircraft in economy class. Then, you would continue on the airline’s Boeing 777s which feature three rows of premium economy in a 2-4-2 configuration. If you fly to Phuket, you would then transfer to either Thai Smile’s or Bangkok Airways’ Airbus A320 family aircraft.
On some Bangkok itineraries, you would fly SWISS’ Boeing 777s from Bangkok to Zürich, which come with similar characteristics as Austrian’s.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not specify an expiration date. An 8-night minimum stay applies in addition to a one-year maximum stay. You can travel between August and October 2023.
The best way to look for flights is to first look up roundtrip fares on Lufthansa’s website. Our buttons above will lead you to the airline’s low-price calendar. Then, if you’d like to make the price cheaper with a layover, you should enter those dates as the second and third segments. The first segment should be the day before the long flight, leaving at least 24 hours in Vienna. Google Flights does not show the prices well, and we highly recommend booking through the airline.
Mileage
Lufthansa issues the long flights in booking class N, the shorter Austrian flights in booking class Y. Thai Smile flights in booking class U and Bangkok Airways flights in booking class Q.
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Destination
Hotel prices in Thailand usually start at roughly €20, depending on the hotel category. 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 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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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 Thailand
Thailand is famous for its vibrant cities, beautiful beaches, and rich cultural heritage. Key sights include the Grand Palace and Wat Pho in Bangkok, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, and the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui. The currency is the Thai baht (THB), and while credit cards are commonly accepted in tourist areas, cash is often preferred in local markets. The cost of living is generally low, with budget accommodations and street food available, but prices can rise in more touristy areas. The weather is tropical, with a hot, rainy season from May to October and a cooler, dry season from November to February.
Getting around Thailand is fairly easy, with a mix of modern and traditional options. In cities like Bangkok, public transport includes the Skytrain (BTS), metro (MRT), and river ferries, which are convenient but can get crowded. Taxis and motorbike taxis are also widely available. For intercity travel, buses and trains are common and affordable, though train journeys can be slow. Domestic flights are frequent and often the fastest way to travel longer distances, especially to popular islands or northern regions. However, traffic congestion in urban areas can be a challenge, particularly during rush hours.
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Comments (3)
Expired by the looks of it unfortunately!
It is still available, availabilites are thinner than a few days ago. Here’s an example with 1 day in Vienna for 498 GBP:
https://go2.travel-dealz.de/?type=flights&from%5B0%5D=LHR&to%5B0%5D=vie&date_out%5B0%5D=2023-09-07&from%5B1%5D=vie&to%5B1%5D=BKK&date_out%5B1%5D=2023-09-08&from%5B2%5D=bkk&to%5B2%5D=lhr&date_out%5B2%5D=2023-09-19&oneway=true&cabinclass=W&direct=false&adults=1&children=0&infants=0¤cy=EUR&destination=lufthansa.de
(select Austrian for the outbound, Swiss for the inbound flights)
Thanks so much! I ended up booking your linked itinerary but with the outbound going to Phuket on OS and the inbound from BKK on LX. so I can stay stay in the Phuket area and then just get a cheap one way to BKK to spend 3 days there before coming back. Again, appreciate your time to reply, thanks!