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Can I transfer flights when traveling from the UK to Thailand, or does it need to be a direct flight?

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Dec 7, 2021

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If I'm flying from UK to Thailand can I transfer or does it need to be direct?

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Yes, you can transfer flights when traveling from the UK to Thailand. As long as your transfer does not exceed 12 hours and you remain in the transit area of the airport, connecting flights are permitted. Many travelers have successfully made transfers, including routes through Frankfurt and Dubai.

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Sophie *********

I just flew in from London via Dubai and Phuket. Hopefully never again though!

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Eddie ******

Emirates via Dubai was OK for us last month

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Chris ********

I did LHR to Frankfurt then to BKK on 19th Nov. No issues

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David *******

Can transfer 👍👍👍

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Stuart *********

You can fly via transfer. The transfer must not be more than 12 hours and you don’t leave the transit airport.

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Either,use Skyscanner

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