Thailand travel guide
Most Indian travellers reach Thailand by air via Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok. Nonstop flights run from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, taking about two and a half to four and a half hours. Pune and Ahmedabad usually connect via Mumbai or Delhi. Check schedules for your date.
Facts checked 2 Nov 2026
Thailand is one of the shorter international trips from India. Bangkok is the main gateway, and most first itineraries start there. Some routes also reach Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Krabi depending on season and routing. This guide explains the airports, flight times and airlines from each Indian city, how to choose between Bangkok and a beach arrival, and how to get around Thailand once you land. Timings come from our destination research and are approximate, so confirm the schedule for your travel date.
Depending on origin and date, direct services may also include Air India Express. Flight schedules change by season, so confirm before booking. Our packages are land-only, so flights are booked separately.
Bangkok is usually the most flexible gateway for first-time itineraries, because it fits temples, markets and a later domestic flight. A direct Phuket flight can avoid a Bangkok backtrack for beach-only holidays, so compare both when you search. Ask your planner which fits your dates. Use an overnight Bangkok connection only when the fare saving outweighs the lost holiday time.
Bangkok uses the BTS Skytrain, MRT, taxis, ride-hailing and river boats. Intercity travel uses domestic flights, trains, coaches and ferries. Travellers say the BTS and MRT are generally more practical than taxis in heavy traffic, and they warn about tuk-tuk overcharging, so check prices first. Island and beach transport is more weather-dependent in the wet season, when some boat services run reduced schedules. Typical urban fares are THB 15 to 60 for rail, THB 40 to 150 for short taxi or ride-hailing trips and THB 600 to 1,500 for common island ferry transfers, depending on route and operator.
Bangkok to Phuket or Krabi is usually a domestic flight, while Bangkok to Pattaya is a short road transfer. Domestic flights and ferries are not included in our packages unless the written quote says so. Plan the airport transfer on a separate day from major sightseeing, because Bangkok traffic makes the routing unreliable.
Carry a passport valid for at least six months, onward or return travel evidence, accommodation details and enough funds. Check the Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirement before you leave. Read the Thailand visa guide for Indians for details.
This guide is compiled from published tourism, weather and transport information and traveller reports about Thailand, and was last checked on 2 November 2026. Airline schedules and fares change often, so confirm every flight before you book.
Return to the Thailand travel guide, see places to visit in Thailand and Thailand trip cost, and browse our Thailand tour packages. Planning to continue to Malaysia? See our Malaysia tour packages.
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Thailand.
Depending on the origin and date, direct services may include IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai VietJet Air and Air India Express. Check the schedule for your city and travel date before booking.
Kolkata is shortest at about 2.5 hours, Chennai about 3.5, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad about 4, and Delhi about 4.5. Pune and Ahmedabad take about 5.5 hours with a connection.
Usually not. Pune and Ahmedabad connect via Mumbai or Delhi. A Mumbai-origin ticket may offer more schedule choice than a Pune connection, so compare both. Prefer a single-ticket itinerary for connections.
Bangkok is usually the most flexible gateway for first-time itineraries. A direct Phuket flight can avoid a Bangkok backtrack for beach holidays. Compare both for your dates, and note that Phuket options from some cities may be seasonal.
Usually by domestic flight. Pattaya is a short road transfer from Bangkok. Domestic flights, ferries and boat transfers are not included in our packages unless your written quote lists them, so ask when you request the quote.
The BTS Skytrain and MRT are generally more practical than taxis in heavy traffic. Ride-hailing, taxis and river boats also work. Check tuk-tuk prices before you ride, as travellers report overcharging.
Carry a passport valid for at least six months, onward or return travel evidence, accommodation details and sufficient funds. Check the Thailand Digital Arrival Card requirement before departure, and confirm the latest entry rules.
It carries risk. Avoid self-connecting on separate tickets during monsoon or peak-season disruption, and leave a generous buffer when combining separate tickets with domestic flights. A single-ticket itinerary is safer for connections.
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