International Flights by Region
Major Cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago
Flight Time: 17-22 hours
Price Range: $600-1,200
Major Cities: London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam
Flight Time: 11-14 hours
Price Range: $450-950
Major Cities: Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul
Flight Time: 2-6 hours
Price Range: $150-500
Major Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth
Flight Time: 8-10 hours
Price Range: $350-750
Thailand's International Airports
Bangkok
Airlines: 100+ international airlines
Connections: Direct flights from 80+ countries
Main international gateway, 25km east of Bangkok city center
Bangkok
Airlines: Budget carriers, regional flights
Connections: AirAsia, Nok Air, Lion Air
Secondary Bangkok airport, mainly domestic and regional flights
Phuket
Airlines: 50+ airlines
Connections: Direct from Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Dubai
Southern gateway for beach destinations and islands
Chiang Mai
Airlines: Regional and domestic
Connections: Direct from Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur
Northern Thailand hub for cultural and adventure tourism
Top Airlines for Thailand Routes
Thai Airways
Global network, direct flights from major cities
Rating: 4.5/5
Full service, Star Alliance member
Emirates
Via Dubai hub, excellent connections
Rating: 4.7/5
Luxury service, extensive network
Qatar Airways
Via Doha hub, premium service
Rating: 4.6/5
5-star airline, modern fleet
Singapore Airlines
Via Singapore, frequent flights
Rating: 4.8/5
World-class service, convenient connections
AirAsia
Budget carrier, regional flights
Rating: 4.0/5
Low-cost, frequent departures
Bangkok Airways
Domestic and regional
Rating: 4.3/5
Boutique airline, island destinations
International Flight Booking Tips
Book 10-14 weeks ahead for best international prices
Long-haul flights to Thailand from USA/Europe see 30-50% price increases closer to departure. SHASA monitors optimal booking windows.
Consider one-stop flights for better prices
Direct flights premium: $200-400 more. Via Dubai, Doha, Singapore often 25-40% cheaper. SHASA compares total travel time vs savings.
Fly into Bangkok, explore domestically
Most international flights arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Take domestic flights to Chiang Mai ($30-120) or Phuket ($35-150).
Check visa requirements for layover countries
Transiting via Dubai, Doha, Singapore may require transit visas depending on nationality. SHASA flags visa requirements.
Use airline alliances for better connections
Star Alliance (Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines), Oneworld (Qatar Airways), SkyTeam (Vietnam Airlines) offer coordinated schedules.
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