How long is the flight to Thailand (Bangkok)?
How long is the flight to Thailand or rather to Bangkok? The flight time from the Netherlands to Thailand can vary depending on the specific departure and arrival airports, the airline selected and the route of the flight. In general, a direct flight from Amsterdam to Bangkok takes about 11 to 12 hours.
Flying cheap and saving on your trip to Thailand is possible if you are willing to put in some time. Pay attention not only to the cost of your flight ticket, but also to related expenses, such as parking costs at an airport and other matters.
If you fly to Thailand, you may experience jet lag. Jet lag occurs because you fly through different time zones.
Tips for a long flight from Amsterdam to Bangkok
A flight from Amsterdam to Bangkok is a lengthy experience, often more than eleven hours in the air. Such a journey requires thoughtful preparation and smart strategies to ensure comfort and well-being. From choosing the ideal seat online to carefully packing your hand luggage with essential items such as neck pillows and earplugs, every step contributes to a more pleasant flight.
I live in Pattaya and want to fly to Ubon Ratchathani? I know it can be done from Don Muang, done it once before, but that's such a pox end away. So if it can be closer please!
Reader question: Our dog with KLM to Bangkok
I want to send our dog to Bangkok with KLM Amsterdam in 2 weeks. I'm not flying myself. The dog is picked up there by my wife. Has anyone done this before? And where can the dog be picked up, so where is the KLM animal handling at Suvarnabhumi Airport and are there any costs involved on the spot?
Air travel during pregnancy
In the Algemeen Dagblad today a story about a woman who, as a passenger on a KLM flight from Nairobi to Amsterdam, gave birth to a child.
Do you know that feeling, not being fit and that after a long night flight you are so miserable and tired that you prefer not to look in the mirror? How is it possible that Cabin Crew still look so fit and radiant when serving breakfast, what is their secret?
Statement of the week: It is not antisocial to travel to Thailand!
The Dutch Prime Minister said in his speech earlier this week that traveling is now anti-social and reflects shameless behaviour. I do not agree with that. As long as someone has the money to follow the costly procedure of a trip to Thailand and as long as the airport continues to function and the airlines continue to fly, there is no antisocial behavior.
In this video you can see what measures airport Suvarnabhumi Airport has taken to increase passenger safety and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Who dares to fly now in corona time?
There is still a discussion about the unequal assessments of situations when it comes to corona prevention. At various locations, people must wear face masks and maintain a “social distance”. There is talk of the “1,5 meter” society. In some places where this is not possible, there will be an extension.
The Dutch airports and airlines are taking additional measures to manage the upscaling of air traffic in times of corona. The sector has drawn up protocols to ensure that the risks for staff and passengers in this corona era are limited as much as possible.
RIVM: unwanted role in flight debate
Van Dissel's statements in an interview published on the NOS website caused confusion. See also the article: RIVM expert: 'Flying is relatively safe, chance of infection is small', dated June 8, posted on Thailandblog.
The international aviation organization IATA says that 1,5 distance in airplanes is not an option. Keeping seats free is unfeasible and unnecessary because, according to the IATA, the risk of contamination on board is low.
On March 3 I will fly back to the Netherlands with EVA Air. Depart from Bangkok at 12.50:8.55 PM. My plan was to fly from Udonthani in the morning at XNUMX am with Thaismile to Suvarnabhumi. Do I save that connection? Pick up your suitcase, check in EVA Air, slow check at immigration, walk to the gate.
Statement of the week: 'Flying to Thailand will be a luxury!'
The discussion about CO2 is still in full swing, but a new environmental discussion has already started and it concerns nitrogen. The, everything must give way to green, adepts have already found something new to make our lives a bit more complicated and certainly less fun.
Flies on my patio
Lately I've been having a really annoying problem. I don't know if it's seasonal or not. I currently suffer a lot from flying and I'm not talking about those few who were always there.
Aviation must be held responsible for the consequences for the environment. This also means that flying must become more unattractive and therefore more expensive. This is stated by the independent Council for the Environment and Infrastructure (Rli) in an advice to Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen (Infrastructure).
Are you embarrassed about flying to Thailand?
In the Netherlands, environmental fetishists are trying to make everyone feel guilty. Besides the fact that every middle-aged white angry man is at least a pervert and racist, because he sometimes looks at a beautiful woman and cherishes the Sinterklaas party with Zwarte Piet, there is something new to hit you with: fly shame .
Question to general practitioner Maarten: Ear pain after diving
Maarten Vasbinder lives in Isaan. His profession is general practitioner, a profession that he mainly practiced in Spain. On Thailandblog he answers questions from readers who live in Thailand and writes about medical facts. Do you have a question for Maarten and do you live in Thailand? Send it to the editors: www.thailandblog.nl/contact/ It is important that you provide the correct information such as: Age Complaint(s) History Medication use, including supplements, etc. Smoking, alcohol Overweight Possibly: laboratory results ...
Flying from Chiang Mai to Pai?
Does anyone have a recent experience of flying from Chiang Mai to Pai by plane (I can't find any flights on the internet).
Flying to Bangkok alone, I'm dreading it
I am going to Phnom Penh at the beginning of 2019 but have to go via Bangkok because I will be staying there for the last few days. So I fly back to the Netherlands via Bangkok. I travel alone the way there and I have not flown in over 20 years and have never had to do this alone. In addition, my English is not very good. So I look up to this. Who can tell me how this works?