Bangkok - vibrant, cosmopolitan city

Bangkok always delights. This cosmopolitan city is a treasure house of temples and palaces, canal life, bustling markets, authentic street food and a nightlife with something for all tastes.

Best time to visit Bangkok, attractions and weather tips

Bangkok is a popular destination at all times of the year, but the monsoon season from June to November can be very wet. A lively calendar of festivals begins with Wan Trut Chin in February. This celebrates the start of the New Year in the Chinese calendar, with the actual day varying from year to year. Also worth catching from the 13-15 April is Songkran, celebrating the Thai new year. The public holiday of Loi Krathong, or the Festival of Light, takes place in November. The exact date varies according to the date of the full moon.

What visitors need to know before arriving in Bangkok

US citizens do not need a Thai visa for stays of up to 30 days. Passports, however, must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry.

With sensible hygiene precautions, visitors should not encounter any health problems, but it is advisable to be vaccinated for Hepatitis A, Typhus, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Rabies. Anti-Malaria tablets may also be necessary. Travel advice can be obtained from a medical practitioner or the Thai embassy.

Tips about arrival, transport and accommodation in Bangkok

Getting from the airport to the city is easy with frequent airport rail links, accessed directly from the terminal. The direct train from BKK, operated by Airport Link Express, is quick and costs around 100THB. The Airport Link City Line is a stopping train so takes longer, but is slightly cheaper for budget-conscious visitors.

Once in the city public transport is frequent and cheap. The bus system can be confusing for newcomers, but getting around on the metro and with cabs is easy. Tuk-Tuks are a novel way of exploring Bangkok, but these tourist traps can be very expensive.

Accommodation is economical and starts from around 360THB. Popular hotels can be found in Chinatown, as well as the Khao-San and Sukhumvit Road areas.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Zurich Bangkok	Outbound 12/15/24 3 Stopovers (SAW, KWI, BOM) PC0948, PC0858, 6E1236, 6E1051 44h 50min	Return -	Pegasus Airlines, IndiGo Airlines	?	$449
Zurich Bangkok	Outbound 03/01/25 2 Stopovers (SAW, IST, DEL) PC0950, 6E0012, 6E1053 42h 20min	Return 03/15/25 3 Stopovers (HYD, MCT, SAW) 6E1068, 6E1273, PC0871, PC0949 34h 40min	Pegasus Airlines, IndiGo Airlines	?	$643
Best option Zurich Bangkok	Outbound 03/01/25 direct LX0180 10h 40min	Return 03/15/25 direct LX0181 12h 15min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$1,091

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Amsterdam Bangkok	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (PVG) MU0772, MU0541 34h 20min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (PVG) MU8608, MU0771 38h 20min	China Eastern Airlines		$589
Amsterdam Bangkok	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (PVG) MU0772, MU0541 34h 20min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (PVG) MU8608, MU0771 38h 20min	China Eastern Airlines		$595
Best option Amsterdam Bangkok	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0156, AI0332 14h 20min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0333, AI0155 16h 10min	Air India	?	$594

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Frankfurt Bangkok	Outbound 01/13/25 1 Stopover (MCT) WY0118, WY0817 28h 25min	Return -	Oman Air		$387
Frankfurt Bangkok	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI2028, AI2123 35h 00min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (BOM) AI2124, AI2027 32h 55min	Air India	?	$656
Best option Frankfurt Bangkok	Outbound 01/12/25 direct DE2362 10h 50min	Return 03/12/25 direct DE2363 12h 50min	Condor		$915

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Bahrain Bangkok	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1109, QR0826 17h 05min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0839, QR1108 17h 15min	Qatar Airways		$329
Best option Bahrain Bangkok	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1111, QR0830 08h 50min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0839, QR1110 12h 45min	Qatar Airways	?	$343
Bahrain Bangkok	Outbound 02/19/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1109, QR0826 17h 05min	Return 03/10/25 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0839, QR1108 17h 15min	Qatar Airways		$338

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Belgrade Bangkok	Outbound 03/02/25 2 Stopovers (AUH, MAA) 5W7044, 6E1412, 6E1061 38h 55min	Return 03/07/25 2 Stopovers (BLR, AUH) 6E1056, 6E1419, 5W7043 29h 15min	Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, IndiGo Airlines	?	$686
Belgrade Bangkok Pay attention to transfer at connecting flight	Outbound 02/19/25 3 Stopovers (ATH, AUH, MAA) JU0532, 5W7008, 6E1412, 6E1061 39h 40min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (BOM, AUH) 6E1052, 6E1413, 5W7043 26h 45min	Air Serbia, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, IndiGo Airlines		$781
Belgrade Bangkok	Outbound 02/19/25 2 Stopovers (MXP, MCT) JU0418, WY0144, WY0815 41h 30min	Return 03/10/25 2 Stopovers (BLR, AUH) 6E1056, 6E1419, 5W7043 29h 15min	Air Serbia, Oman Air	?	$765

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Bangkok - vibrant, cosmopolitan city

Best time to visit Bangkok, attractions and weather tips

What visitors need to know before arriving in Bangkok

Tips about arrival, transport and accommodation in Bangkok

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Brussels Bangkok	Outbound 01/21/25 2 Stopovers (MUC, MCT) WY5277, WY0124, WY0815 19h 00min	Return 07/16/25 2 Stopovers (MCT, MUC) WY0816, WY0123, LH2282 40h 40min	Oman Air	?	$611
Brussels Bangkok	Outbound 01/21/25 2 Stopovers (MUC, MCT) WY5277, WY0124, WY0815 19h 00min	Return 07/16/25 2 Stopovers (MCT, MUC) WY0816, WY0123, LH2282 40h 40min	Oman Air	?	$639
Brussels Bangkok	Outbound 01/21/25 2 Stopovers (MUC, MCT) WY5277, WY0124, WY0815 19h 00min	Return 07/16/25 2 Stopovers (MCT, MUC) WY0816, WY0123, LH2282 40h 40min	Oman Air		$629