SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines offers discounted economy flights from Paris to Thailand’s capital Bangkok. Tickets including a checked bag of 23 kg are available for just €483 via online travel agencies or €503 on the airline’s website. A change of planes in either Hanoi or Ho-Chi-Minh-City is necessary both ways.
Prices go as low as €470 if you are willing to accept 6+ hour layovers both ways.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Vietnam with your selected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs on Skyscanner have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €20 cheaper.
A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 or Airbus A350 takes you from Paris to Hanoi or Saigon. Both planes feature a 3-3-3 seating pattern in economy. An Airbus A321 will take you to your final destination, Bangkok.
From personal experience, I’d recommend a routing via Hanoi, since the international terminal of Noi Bai airport is more modern than its counterpart in southern Vietnam.
While the most direct route traverses Russian airspace, Vietnam Airlines chooses are more Southern route to take you to your destination.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, these tickets are on sale until February 11, 2024, but may sell out earlier. A minimum stay of at least three days is necessary to get the cheapest tickets. Google Flights indicates availability in May and June 2024.
Finding these tickets might be a bit difficult, since Google Flights displays inaccurate prices. For starters, Vietnam Airlines sells most tickets €120 cheaper on their website than displayed on Google, so you have to search for €630 dates.
Not all €627 Google dates translate to €500 tickets on Vietnam Airlines’ website. But in most cases, either the in- or outbound is available at the lowest fare. You can easily select alternate dates using Vietnam Airlines’ preview after using our availability calendar above.
While OTAs on Skyscanner sell the tickets at a cheaper price, they are also more difficult to find. There are more reasons to purchase your tickets directly from Vietnam Airlines.
Mileage
Vietnam Airlines issues tickets for all segments in booking class K. SkyTeam frequent flyers can earn the following miles and points:
- 10,918 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 10,822 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 8,740 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,740 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 8,740 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 8,740 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 8,740 Award Miles + 70 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 6,780 Award Miles + 34 XP on Flying Blue
- 6,726 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 6,726 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 6,726 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 6,726 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 6,726 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 6,726 RDM + 1,346 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
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:
The Best eSIM Plans for Thailand 🇹🇭 Compared (Bangkok, Phuket…)
→ All Dealz for Thailand
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.
→ All Dealz for Bangkok
Cover Picture: Image by biohacker76 from Pixabay
Comments (2)
well i ts only euros less than a direct flight from cdg with air france or klm not that great saving with all the times spent on transiting
Hi Roland! The main difference is that checked bags are included in this ticket, while they add another €100 when travelling with Air France. Sadly, this deal is now expired anyway.