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What are the current transit rules for traveling from Bangkok to Phuket?
Answer summary
Travel from Bangkok to Phuket involves specific regulations and requirements due to COVID-19. Currently, travelers cannot directly transit through Bangkok to Phuket; they must undergo the 'Test and Go' scheme in Bangkok after arrival. Travelers are advised to book accommodations in Bangkok for at least one night and obtain a Thailand Pass, and they might consider flying directly to Phuket from their departure country if possible. Miscommunication from travel agencies has caused confusion among travelers, so it's crucial to check the latest rules and possibly contact airlines directly for flight confirmations.
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Mark ************
I wouldn’t trust Mytrip…better to book direct with the airline
Dimitri ********
Is this a real transit? Or do you have to stay in the airplane during the stop in Bangkok? Many airlines now land in airports just to pickup some extra passengers. Etihad is doing the same, in that case it is not a transit and it is allowed.
Sue **********
Has to be a sealed route! Only certain flights from BKK to Phuket qualify for this. Maybe go back to your agent or contact Thai Air directly to see if it can be sorted? 🤷♀️
Scott *******
These travel agencies do not care. They just want your cash. You will need a ‘test and go’ package for Bangkok and if you want to go to Phuket go the next day by changing your flight, or buying a new flight. You will also need to get a Thailand pass.
Sri ***
Usually travel agents just want to make money, they hardly care, they should tell everything before selling
Cliff *********
Please reference the Thailand Reopening pages.
Transit through BKK to Phuket has NEVER been possible except for a very limited number of flights.
You will need to do Test and Go in Bangkok or fly directly from abroad to Phuket.
Booking companies should know this…
Transit through BKK to Phuket has NEVER been possible except for a very limited number of flights.
You will need to do Test and Go in Bangkok or fly directly from abroad to Phuket.
Booking companies should know this…
Rob ***********
@Cliff ********
exactly test & go always been at first landing placeRob ***********
I know flew tg 919 but seemed to be locals all
Peter **********
@Rob **********
Not necessarily true. Some Thai airways flights land in Phuket and then goes on to Bangkok. Passengers going to Bangkok stay on the plane.
Ryan ****
@Cliff ********
the shit online travel agents don't care. A sale is a sale to them.Lee *******
exactly same happen to me i didn’t know till my thai partner told me i was next in que to check in so i booked a 1 night in bkk and pcr through hotel and didn’t have a problem with sandbox thai pass
Jake ************
OP@Lee ******
sweet . Cheers for that 👊🏻Lee *******
@Jake ***********
no problem i thought i wouldn’t be alowed in and was panicking but it was all good at check in all they wanted to see was a confirmation from hotelLee *******
@Jake ***********
ahh ok i just got back to my room as im only using wifiJake ************
OP@Lee ******
I have private messaged you broLee *******
i stayed here i thought was brilliant for price about £23 i paid Mariya Boutique Hotel At Suvarnabhumi Airport - SHA Plus through booking.com and flights to phuket i paid about £50 with vietjetair first flight in morning as didn’t get pcr result till late and hotel is literally 3 minutes away from airport can’t beat it really
Carlos *********
Test and go is cheaper and easier in Bangkok. I hope you can travel domestically, I plan on going to Phuket soon myself from Bangkok.
Kenken ********
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Tony *********
Because travel agency dont know restrictions and they dont care . They will still sell you the ticket to get their cut out if it
Pikey *********
You should booked with Quantas no fees
Timm *********
@Pikey ********
quantas vom LHR to BKK?
Janne ***********
Required 1night in bkk based on that reservation..
Michael ********
Yes no transits. If you arrive Bangkok you have to do test and go or Sandbox there, before further travelling.
Jake ************
OP@Michael *******
& also what about my return flight ... will I have to do the same ? When I return from Phuket can I transit straight to Bangkok n then to London or it’s the same situation
James ********
@Jake ***********
return not a problem. But watch for any changes in entry requirements.Jake ************
OP@Michael *******
so basically I have to book a night or two in Bangkok until my negative test result comes back, & then I Can catch the 1st flight to Phuket ?
Gary ******
@Jake ***********
Yes as far as I understand it; because that is what I’m doing 🤞🏻Jake ************
OPRight so I need to book a PCR test for Bangkok airport, & two nights in Bangkok... then once I have my negative result.. I can book my flight to Phuket.. then when I return .. I can fly from Phuket to Bangkok & straight to London without having to stay in Bangkok 👌
Jake ************
OP@Lei ****************
I had to re book a whole new flight as the travel agency I previously booked with, will not answer my calls 🤦♂️ & my flight would be non refundable anyway, my original plan would of been to do the 1 night in Bangkok & then fly next day but now that’s impossible so had to book a whole new flight stopping in Doha & then to Phuket ... fingers crossed I get accepted 🤞
Lei *****************
@Jake ***********
good luck 🙂Jake ************
OP@Lei ****************
I re booked a whole new flight & applied for sandbox as they closed the test & go. Now just waiting for my Thai pass to be accepted. 🤞Lei *****************
@Jake ***********
i hope you have applied thailand pass for test&go (1night hotel) already as it is now unavailable for new application.Sue **********
@Jake ***********
just Google test and go packages for Bangkok. There are many to choose from 😊Michael ********
@Jake ***********
agodaJake ************
OP@Brandon ***********
no worries thanks anyway 👊🏻Brandon ************
@Jake ***********
I don't as I didn't use test&go, sorry.Jake ************
OP@Brandon ***********
do you have a recommended website to purchase this package ?Brandon ************
@Jake ***********
no, you can't book a test at Bangkok airport, things are different in Bangkok than they are in Phuket. You have to book an SHA Extra+ package for Bangkok that includes both the test and transportation to the hotel.
Michael ********
@Jake ***********
yes finish test and go in Bangkok then free to travel.Returning ok once you have entered free to travel domestically
Brandon ************
Transit not allowed. Why would they sell it? Because they want your money.
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