Answered5 years ago
What important travel tips should I consider when flying from Heathrow to Bangkok via Bahrain?
Flying from Heathrow today to Bahrain and then on to Bangkok via Gulf Air.
I would recommend getting to check in early (we got here 3.5 hours before flight) as it took us over 1 hour to check in.
PRINT OFF EVERYTHING!
There was no checking of anything on mobile , everything was paper checked - RT-PCR (Make sure this has your correct passport number), Covid certificates, Thailand Pass etc.
Good luck!
I would recommend getting to check in early (we got here 3.5 hours before flight) as it took us over 1 hour to check in.
PRINT OFF EVERYTHING!
There was no checking of anything on mobile , everything was paper checked - RT-PCR (Make sure this has your correct passport number), Covid certificates, Thailand Pass etc.
Good luck!
Answer summary
Travelers flying from Heathrow to Bangkok via Bahrain are advised to check in early, allowing at least 3.5 hours before the flight due to lengthy check-in processes. It’s crucial to print all necessary documents, including RT-PCR test results and Covid certificates, as mobile checks are not accepted. The importance of having multiple copies of these documents is emphasized, especially when passing through multiple airports.
8 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Jorge ****
Traveling is stressful enough and we only do it on occassion. Bring triplicate if you pass thru 3 airports. Departure, connection, arrival. Leftover paper serves as shopping list note paper. Nothing wasted.
Michael ********
Print 2 copies of everything
Richard *****
Everyone should know this if they dont stay home stay safe
Lynnette *******
@Ian ***********
majority or not, stuff happens so paper is still advised.
Ian ************
OP@Lynnette ******
The majority of people won’t have a dead battery but they weren’t checking anyone in by the phones which would have meant not spending 1 hour in the queue. Every passenger took around 10 mins at the desk to go through a process which could take a few mins if QR’s used. If battery dead then use the persons printer documents.Lynnette *******
@Ian ***********
not if signal fails, phone dies, gets lost, nhs site crashes ( as happened recently). Always have 2 sets paper copy.Richard *****
@Ian ***********
not if your battery is dead ffsIan ************
OP@Richard ****
Not sure why Heathrow isn’t using QR codes via mobiles as it would make the process a lot quicker.Activity
5 joined5
people
Related
25Should I arrange accommodation in advance before arriving in Bangkok?
3.1k10771mo
What was your experience entering Thailand with a DTV visa and what should I prepare for immigration?
3.4k30362mo
Do I need a return or onward ticket when traveling to Thailand on a DTV visa?
2.2k22142mo
Can I travel from Thailand to Malaysia by ferry for my DTV visa application?
1.2k8139mo
What is the easiest way to open a bank account in Bangkok with a Non-O retirement visa?
3.2k272610mo
Do I Need Supporting Documents When Entering Thailand on a DTV5 Visa?
2.1k17191y
How can I extend my visa in Thailand and what do I need from my condo for the TM30?
2.2k14251y
What documents should I submit for my DTV visa application if I work as a freelancer?
43111y
Do I need a visa to visit Bangkok in January 2024 and what are the best places to stay?
679413y
What visa options do I have for a holiday and fight camp in Thailand from Manchester before December 1st?
3.3k24353y
What documents do we need to arrive in Bangkok from the UK with a tourist visa?
2.6k19234y
Can I leave Dubai Airport during a 15-hour layover on my Emirates flight to Bangkok?
6.2k22334y
What are people's experiences and tips for train travel from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur?
8k591044y
What supporting documents are required for a tourist visa application to Thailand?
812415y
Is it necessary to print all documentation for traveling to Thailand, or can I rely on digital copies?
2.5k22145y
Where can I get a PCR test in Bangkok before traveling to the US, and how quickly will I receive the results?
866635y
How does the transit process work for a flight from Bangkok to Brazil with a stop in Cambodia?
1.3k8115y
What documentation do I need for a one-way flight to Thailand, especially during layovers?
4.4k27645y
What flight and seat numbers should I provide on the T8 form when transiting through multiple airports to Bangkok?
1.8k14125y
What documents are required for Greek citizens traveling to Thailand?
13.9k1161476y
What should I do about changing paperwork after missing my connecting flight due to delays?
592316y
What do I need to extend my 60-day visa in Thailand to 90 days?
1.3k997y
How long does it take to get a tourist visa for Thailand at the Penang Consulate and what documents are required?
1k598y
What are the steps and documents needed for my husband's parents to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand after their tourist visa?
2.3k20119y
What precautions should travelers take regarding their passports and visa stamps before crossing borders?
2.6k10479y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served