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What is the best airline to fly to Thailand over Christmas?

Nov 4, 2022
3 years ago
Mark *******
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Anyone know if the best airline to fly to Thailand over Christmas
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The conversation revolves around suggestions for airlines to fly to Thailand during the Christmas season and the associated costs. Community members shared their experiences with various airlines such as EVA Air, Thai Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, with recommendations to check platforms like Skyscanner for competitive prices. It was noted that prices are generally high during Christmas, often exceeding £1000 for direct flights. Some users urged caution about booking through unreliable sources, advocating for reputable airlines instead.
Mike ********
Thai (hopefully) fingers x,d……£780 LHR/BKK
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Don *********
Why can't people be bothered to use Google...
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Howarth *********
Look at Skyscanner
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Carlos *********
Private
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Mark *******
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I know I've just booked emirate from Manchester £1630 hopefully they will be better next year
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Mark ******
I've just booked and must have tried every combination available and TBH the best option from Bham was Emirates again at £1400!

The exact same flight I took last Dec with KLM paying £550 last year was £2700 yesterday! Absolute rip off! 😓
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Ross ************
If what?
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Matteo ***********
Lufthansa
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Sam ********
I used Qatar airways for a while now and can’t say anything bad about them

They do everything that it says on the tin
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Bob **********
Don’t book the Sleigh 🛷 it’ll be busy at this time of year 😎😎😎
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Mike ********
Try Dialaflight or jack&jacks flight club or Trip.com
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Mark *******
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@Mike *******
is this site any good I'm a bit dubious about these booking site
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Floyd ******
I travel light & use Scoot from Gold Coast Australia. Paid $359 aud return for my upcoming trip in January.
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Philip ************
Qatar business , number 1 airline.
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@Philip ***********
yes thats the ticket if its a lay flat seat and shower room
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Shane ************
Wtf kind of question is that?
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Joe ******
Thai or Eva if your flight is direct

Personally I hate stopovers.
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J ******************
Santa's sleigh maybe the best option this year given the prices being set because of the way the world is
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Alex *******
Just go with the cheapest... They are all something similar... And if you've a lounge pass the longer stop over should not be a hassle..
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Lee ******
Any Airline but finnair mate they cancelled my flight without telling me an booked me on another flight with 25 hr stopover in Helsinki I then cancelled myself an got a refund an booked wae Emirates hopefully no cancellations with them ..
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@Matt ********
it's not good when stuff like that happen mate
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Matt *********
Everyone....go fk your self...mark asked a question hundreds of uk lads understand...those that tried to help thankyou...the rest of you piss off go troll another group..fkin rich mummy and daddy boys...spoilt shits...fkoff you pricks
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@Matt ********
you sound a nice guy to be with. Hope i don't meet you in Thailand
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@Nick ******
im a nice guy...i dont like that trolls n rich kids gob off when mark asked for help.. Im a nice heart...mark asked a question im also wanting to travel same time...unfortunately the gobshites that dont worry about money cos they have never worked and sponge daddys money put there fat mouth in...im cool...wish admin would fk these nepotism mummy boys off✊💦💦💦
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วอร์เรน ********
Santa's sleigh
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Matt *********
Nothing direct under 2 grand....thai airways is still available 1500 direct...yeah rite....cancellation never see money again...mark when are you looking to travel....pm me il help you
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@Matt ********
wrong. If you want cheap and direct use Scoot Airlines.
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@Nick ******
Scoot airlines has the worst booking website ever, ive tried a few times, it shite,.
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@Nick ******
I always fly scoot from here in Australia it's not direct but only a 2-4 hour transit in Singapore
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@Dennis *********
from London it is Direct. 12hrs
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@Nick ******
il look...ta nick
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Matt *********
Ignore the usual cocky dickheads mark im wanting also...dec 10...fk off you rich mummy boys some of us work....trolls fkoff✊💦always get mummy boy rich kids commenting unfortunately
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Matt *********
Mark...im in same boat bro
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Brian ********
Emirates every time
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Matt *********
@Brian *******
know...but 2 grand?...
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Brian ********
@Matt ********
yes that’s the only problem Have you tried Qatar I’ve seen their prices are reasonable
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@Brian *******
for last 10 years i fly emirates at Xmas. Just being patient..not much competition really.. Thai is still asking 1500 direct return...fkin cheak. know will be cancelled and never get money back
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@Matt ********
you’d think Emirates would put more flights on this time of years
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Matt *********
@Brian *******
indeed...plenty of us want.. Nevermind hey...i like emirates...hey ho...
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Richard ***********
Aeroflot probably flies to Thailand from every airport on the planet which should cover you wherever you are.
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@Richard **********
probably did via a Russian city, doesn't now.
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@Darren ******
I think the OP is coming from Russia. Or maybe the Caribbean. Or Africa. Definitely, probably, one of those places.
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Sid *******
Where from?
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Paul ********
Cheapest one ?? With one stop or Direct,More money you save more you got for ROCK N ROLL
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Baz ******
Eva air were very Good

BA are shite
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@Baz *****
they're also not flying to BKK at the moment
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Arnaud *********
Aeroflot
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Diedy **********
Yes
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Martin *********
EVA
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Leigh *****
The prices fir flights are going up to over £1000 from UK to Thailand, better book quick
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Mark *******
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@Leigh ****
yes I've seen that in the last few day . I'm booking today
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Chris **********
We flew royal Jordanian. Great service
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Matt *********
@Chris *********
Chris...mate..that was about 10 years ago.....please mate this is serious....im also looking to fly to see my family..
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Chris **********
@Matt ********
I’m giving my opinion on a airline I’ve used to fly to Thailand. Stop giving people grief for genuinely trying to help the guy
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Matt *********
@Chris *********
on your knees....suck your master...good boy 😁
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@Chris *********
he's asking for this year... Not 2010
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@Matt ********
what’s that got to do with anything? They are a great airline
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Matt *********
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@Matt ********
grow up you twat
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@Chris *********
Sorry i forgot you are the flight master....chris...hes asking about december......not 10years ago😂
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Eddie ******
Santa's sleigh!!!!
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Mark ********
Got return qatar in January 800 to bangkok via doha good price
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Cornell ********
Singapore airlines ✈️ 👌 the best service
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Mitchell *******
I have enjoyed my long distance with Thai from the UK. I have also flown EVA a couple times for short haul. I am ready to try them for long haul, I was impressed so much!
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@Mitchell ******
I agree and i have taken Eva umpteen times to the extent that even my Travel Agency in Canada has booked me on flights with Eva. And the journey is smooth without any ruffles.
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Karim ***************
Cheapest, Oman. Best, EVA, Singapore, Qatar.
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Pete *****
Try Travelsupermarket, I’ve used last 9 years found them cheapest of all sites including direct…Everyone’s circumstances different though… Good luck…

£780 £850 return,early Jan…

Ps don’t forget to use several different ip addresses though or it will go up seeing what you do even incognito not work…
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Carlos *********
Private jet
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Johanna ********
Eva
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Thai ******
From where lol
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Ste *******
Eva Air £850
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Paul *********
@Ste ******
quiet a bit more from Newcastle.

The last time I looked it was nearly £1300!!!
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Paul *********
Too far and can't rely on trains with all the strikes :(
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Mike ********
@Paul ********
National express is your friend (check prices)
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Paul *********
@Mike *******
I did that years ago to save a few pounds. But to be honest I would never do it again. Just wasn't worth all the hassle.
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@Paul ********
Drive to London?
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Allen **********
I haven't looked in a while but Thai Air was always my go to airline for Thailand. I had a couple of VERY bad experiences with Philippine Air so now I avoid them at all cost.
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David *********
Flights at the minute are 3k plus direct from London to Bangkok
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Mark *******
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What is the service like with Vietnam airlines? It's the best price I e seen direct from the airline
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Mark *******
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Has anyone booked a flight through travel heights ? Price is £800 return sounds to good to be true
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Matt *********
@David ********
yes...im in same boat...thanks to help...unfortunately this group is full of rich kids enjoying daddy's money...
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Mark *******
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Thanks
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David *********
@Mark ******
you can get a cheap flight if you want many touch downs and long waits

Ie leave Uk on a Friday and land Bangkok on a Sunday or Monday
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Conor **********
@David ********
You should probably mention you're looking at Business Class in those photos, on the most expensive days to try and prove an invalid point
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@David ********
No they are not 3k lol that is bollicks! . £850 Eva Air
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@Ste ******
850...dream on...send evidence....
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Matt *********
Bored now...sucky sucky time
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@Ste ******
just spoke to Travelbag 18 December to 29 December £1800
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@David ********
always more at xmas. Go Feb its about 850-1000
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@Ste ******
correct £780 £850 👍Eva air
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David *********
@Ste ******
check your message’s and don’t call me a liar
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Gunner **********
Thai airways.
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Martin *********
It'll be whatever is normally the best airline, people celebrating a mythical event will make no difference, but if you're asking what is the cheapest then the internet is your friend.
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Matt *********
@Martin ********
This chap is just asking for help and advice
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Martin *********
@Matt ********
absolutely, and if you took the trouble to read my response that's what I gave.
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Matt *********
@Martin ********
probably most sensibly response...thats why i liked...this post...no one is helping mark...its all gobshites taking the piss...i always thought i could use this group to help me...no. Not now
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Matt *********
Where is admin...moderators...ain't they supposed to get rid of toxic trolls?
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Kev **********
@Martin ********
ok Martin mythical..but Father Christmas is real...
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@Kev *********
can't disagree with that.
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@Martin ********
mythical event? It’s celebrated worldwide, including Thailand which is interesting as it’s mainly a Buddhist country
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Martin *********
@Bob ******
everyone loves a party
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Patrick *********
The best are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. The cheapest...? Use Google flights or Skyscanner to find prices for your travel dates
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Jeroen ***********
Eva air
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Nigel ********
Huh? Thought you posted 6 weeks ago that you booked already
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John ********
Going to cost you but I believe thai airways is the lowest cost
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Nick ************
@John *******
good service lhr to bkk last week.
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Jackie *********
I always use EVA. LHR to BKK direct. Always reliable good prices. Depends where you’re travelling from
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Johan ********
You are very late

So expensive now

But you can look at ,,skyscanner,,

Good luck!!
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