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Is Turkish Airlines allowed to fly to Thailand during the pandemic?

Turkish AirlinesThailand immigrationThai visa rulesCOVID-19 travel restrictionsSemi-commercial flightsAirline statusTravel advice for expatsBangkok airport arrivalsCertificate of Entry (CoE)Visa exemption
Jan 19, 2021
4 years ago
Fingal *****
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I'm having a bit of a panic moment - just read on the Thai embassy website that there are specific airlines that have permits to fly to Thailand (and Turkish Airlines is not on it, who I booked with).

Has anyone flown into Thailand with Turkish Airlines?
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A user panicked upon discovering that Turkish Airlines was not listed as an approved airline for flights to Thailand during COVID-19. Various comments revealed that Turkish Airlines does have approval under a semi-commercial category, with travelers sharing recent experiences of flying to Bangkok without issues. Others advised checking official lists and confirming with the airline, while some cautioned against flying with airlines that have recently denied boarding due to visa issues.
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They are allowed to fly.
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Margarita ************
TA announced in November it would resume flights to Bangkok in December. I just snipped this from TA's website. I keep an eye on them because I need a TA return flight to the US in June.
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@Margarita ***********
 as I mentioned 4h ago, i flew TK68 11 December, check TK website
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@Alain *********
 That’s what the graphic is from, TA website, taken today. Not arguing with your comment, but as we know, airlines cancel flights and governments change policies so what was true in December might not be true today.
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@Margarita ***********
 be smart and check airlines departures and arrivals. I followed Bangkok arrivals and departures for weeks.did this for LH, Swiss, Austrian, Emirates, Etihad and Turkish. Did not see any cancellations. Seems you are not that smart...
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@Alain *********
 What brought that on? You're a total stranger and have no idea what my personal situation is. What is your problem? Your comment is neither appropriate nor appreciated.
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@Margarita ***********
 because your comments are stupid, check check and check before making stupid comments, you even don’t trust Turkish airline website flight schedule...

And as I mentioned earlier I flew Istanbul-Bangkok 11 December after checking thoroughly with TK and you still doubt they fly, then walk.
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Margarita ************
Still, it's a good idea to double-check with them.
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Fingal *****
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@Margarita ***********
 thanks heaps, great news 😉
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Emily *******
I've booked my return leg of a Turkish flight for early February without issue.
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Pablo ********
Use the airlines on the official embassy web site
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Alain **********
I flew Turkish 11 December to Bangkok, we were 8 pax in biz. Excellent flight.
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Richard ********
Be carreful don t fly with Swiss airlines, and I think it s the same with Lufthansa cause they denied me boarding with visa exemption
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Michael **********
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 @ why did they deny you they are on the list
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Heidrun ********
@Richard *******
 I think at least Lufthansa is now accepting it. When I did my document check with them on Friday, they had a list of countries that are accepted for visa exemption and I heard them talk about it. I think it just took them a while to realise this is approved, which is terribly annoying of course.
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@Heidrun *******
 hum ..at the Swiss air desk in CDG they phoned to Frankfurt and they confirm than I need visa !!!! and they I had to go back home and one more time make the test, COE and other documents and book another flight from AMS

Thai embassy send me COE in 1 hour

Yesterday The f..... Swiss mail me they don t give me back money cause I need visa !!!!!! Crazy !!!!!
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Heidrun ********
@Richard *******
 when was that? Did you show them evidence from the Embassy website that it's not true? I'm really sorry to hear that.
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Richard ********
@Heidrun *******
 sure I showed ! They said me Thai embassy is crazy and it s not true !!!!you know I m not a teenager ! I already informed all aeronautical authorities in France, Switzerland and Thailand

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@Richard *******
 that is terrible. It says on the embassy website that it came into effect on 22 December. Unbelievable they treated you this way.
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@Heidrun *******
 Thai government approuve visa exemption the
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for 30days and the
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for 45 days

I have direct contact at Thai embassy in Paris and I m private pilot !!!!!

I spend
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not in the sky but home alone with a Thai dry soup !!!!! 👍. !!!! I ❤️ SWISS airlines !!!!
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@Richard *******
 unbelievable, I really feel for you. Good to also know to avoid them in the future.
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Go ***********
Turkish airlines was approved.
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Toby *************
I just flew in with Turkish 4 days ago- London- Istanbul- Bangkok, no dramas
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Fingal *****
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 fantastic, thanks so much this gives me a bit of confidence 😉
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Toby *************
@Fingal *****
 but no coffee or on the plane! Only water was being served
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Toby *************
@Fingal *****
 no worries- flight from Istanbul was nowhere near full- everyone had a row to themselves
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Simon **********
Have you applied for your CoE?
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Fingal *****
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@Simon *********
 not yet, just waiting on my visa to be approved
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Steven ****************
I know Turkish cancelled my mum and dad's in Jan as the airline weren't flying. One of the airlines that were easy to get a full refund off for them. It was probably around 4 weeks before in Dec when their flight was officially cancelled. Best to just call the airline.
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Heidrun ********
This is the link from the Royal Thai Embassy in Austria, it is on it:
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Andy ********
@Heidrun *******
 you are correct this is the definitive list.
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Michael ********
Here is list from airport of flights that arrive,

You can see which ones are actually flying.

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Fingal *****
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 Thanks so much :D
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 Some of these may be flying cargo only, example Druk Air. Nobody is getting into Bhutan except perhaps diplomats and medical, perhaps some flying out.
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Rattana **********
It might not appear on the list but you should ask the RTE in your country first, because I just asked one and they said Turkish airline is approved. And as I saw the review about the trip to Thailand, many people flied with Turkish airline.
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Fingal *****
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@Rattana *********
 thank you so much, this is really helpful <3
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M.J. *******
They were flying last month from Istanbul to BKK and they were not on the list even then
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Ghurair ************
Better to fly on Gulfair Emirates or Qatar airways

Cuz they have full cooperation with thai gov
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Grant ***********
Be careful these no fly airlines can be an issue I was rejected on Korean flight from manila to Singapore via seoul because Singapore didn't recognise Korean airlines. Make sure it's an airline that's recognised .
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Paul ********
Not on the list yet
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Janne ***********
they fly to BKK, , but all airlines are not flying on the ASQ list
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Apex ********************
Pretty sure Turkish airways is approved on the Semi commercial list.
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Fingal *****
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 where do i find the semi-commercial list?
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Tom ***********
They shouldnt be offering flights when they are not on the list. Call them asap and push for a refund due to that. So you are able to book a flight with an airline on the list
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Fingal *****
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 okay thank you
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