Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Bangkok

Bangkok's daylight and heat stay fairly steady through the year, so the price curve is shaped more by holiday demand than by seasons. November is the cheapest month here, while December and January often cost more as school holidays and Christmas travel peak. Midweek departures can suit flexible travellers, and weekend flights around those months are usually the first to firm up. Book early for peak dates, but keep an eye on the calendar if your dates are flexible, because the cheapest day can move.

Easyjet stands out as the low-cost option in a list that also includes Vueling Airlines and Eurowings, while Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Air France and Finnair are the full-service names. All of them connect on this route, so the real comparison is baggage, meals, change rules and connection time rather than flight time alone. The lowest fare is not always the lowest total cost once extras are added, and a longer connection can be worth it if the ticket includes more. Check what each fare actually includes before you decide, because the names alone do not tell you the rules.

Arriving late can mean a quieter terminal but fewer onward transport choices, so confirm the arrival airport on your booking before you travel. Suvarnabhumi International and Don Mueang International are Bangkok's two airports, and both sit outside the centre. Rail links, taxis and airport buses are the usual ways in, and traffic can be heavy at peak times. Watch the airport code, allow time for immigration and baggage, and consider a pre-booked transfer if you land after dark.

Currency

THB (฿)

Power sockets

Type A, B, C, F · 220 V

Language

Thai

Emergency number

191, 199, 1669

Calling code

+66

Internet domain

.th

Population of Bangkok

5.7 M (2018)

Time zone

UTC+07 (Asia/Bangkok)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Price the extras before comparing fares, because low-cost tickets can charge separately for bags, seats and changes.
• Confirm whether your flight lands at Suvarnabhumi International or Don Mueang International before you book onward travel.
• Check the connection time and whether both flights are on one ticket rather than separate bookings.
• Make sure your passport and any Thailand entry requirements are in order well before departure.
• Compare November dates with school-holiday and Christmas periods if you can move your trip.