Should I book my flight to Thailand now or wait until closer to my departure date?

Jun 8, 2021
4 years ago
Mark *********
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I’m planning to come back to Thailand the end of November do I book my flight now or do I wait ??
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The community offers mixed advice on whether to book a flight to Thailand now or wait until closer to the departure date in November. Many recommend waiting to book until better information is available due to the ever-changing nature of flight availability and regulations, especially during the pandemic. Suggestions include booking a flexible ticket that allows for changes or cancellations. Others share their personal experiences regarding booking directly with airlines versus using agents, emphasizing the importance of refundable options.
Peter ********
Now
John ******
WAIT!
Stephen ************
KLM. Definitely stick to their word. 2 cancelled flights in 12 months and money back into account after 10 days. ( It does say in the T&C’s it takes up to 2 months but that's just to safeguard themselves)
Oliver ********
book a fully flexible ticket or wait
Paul ********
For best deals
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weeks??? But look Skyscanner they have some mental Deals get Travel insurance
Edward ******
I think you have to come now Thailand is calling you dear. Stay safe
Steve **********
Wait, things change daily, and with new strain..who knows. Insure guarantee refund
Andrew ********
Wait, it all changes every week. Wait untill it's actually happening.
Boaz *****
You can fly to Phuket starting July 2021, but get your complete vaccination done first, the quarantine for a few days.
Jyrki *********
There are no flights to Thailand anymore. Every flight cancelled. You are too late. Sorry.
Kevin ***********
So ignore it and move on.
Edna *******
@Jyrki ********
flying to Phuket sandbox? I haven’t heard of any cancellations yet.
Chris *********
@Jyrki ********
your talking crap.
Jyrki *********
@Chris ********
I guess that was not good humour...
Chris *********
@Jyrki ********
not really mate. Especially when your looking for advice and guidance.

But now if you had put a 😂 we would have guessed.👍🤪
Kevin ***********
@Jyrki ********
Not even close.
Jyrki *********
@Kevin **********
I just think that openers question is stupid. Anyways.
Stuart *********
Book a flight direct with an airline that allows changes or cancellations. Do not use an agent/aggregator. You might be able to save a few dollars via the latter but you’ll have a nightmare time trying to get your money back if things don’t go to plan.
Edna *******
@Stuart ********
you’ve got that right, I lost a grand in March 2019, just as the pandemic nightmare started. It was a co called cheap flights. I went direct in the past and will continue to do that in the future. They said I could use it within a year, of course that’s long gone.
Mark *******
@Edna ******
I too was set to go in April 2020 lucky I booked directly with airline so got a voucher which expires 2021 but then they changed it to end of 2022. I tell everyone now it’s always better to book directly with the airline and just pay the extra $100.
Seth *********
Booked my flight for oct qartar super cheap and free cancel and ticket change
Mike ********
100% wait...2023
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
Wait
Madz ******
This week my third booked flight (November) was cancelled. I'm still going to keep booking when I see a good deal, but making sure they are fully refundable or changeable 👍🏽
****
Damn dude, you have to leave Thailand first before booking a new flight..
Chulala **********
Apply visa then COE book ticket same time as coe and May be you can do it September or October you still have time
Brandon ************
If you book Qatar before the end of June you'll get their flexible policy
Max ********
Serious answer: wait until closer to the time, prices won't go up much, not worth the risk
Joe ******
My advice wait until get really good news until approaching end of year, or if your airline company guarantee you refund, you know here in Thailand authorities are a bit versatile, news change every 2 days.
Simon *******
@Joe *****
versatile 😂😂😂
Joe ******
@Simon ******
yes ancient meaning of versatile, change mind or turning easy from one thing to another, changeable 😊
Matt *********
You are quire late ! I would have done it last Lunar year.
Bob **********
Up to you
Chang *****
Of couse you wait. Book one day before you planing to leave
Brian ********
Book your flight but make sure it’s a ticket you can change without charges
Darren *******
Do whatever you want
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