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THAI AIRWAYS' NEW A380 From July 1, 2015, Thai Airways will operate its state-of-the-art Airbus A380-800 on the London Heathrow to Bangkok route, providing the best possible fl ying experience,“with touches of Thai”. The décor and ambience onboard Thai Airways' A380s continues to refl ect the airline’s long-established image, combining rich vibrant colours with traditional designs.
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GETTING INTO TOWN Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi (Su-Wana- Poom) airport has an airport rail link to the city centre running 06.00 to midnight. The Express Service stops at Makkasan
(which connects with the MRT rail service) and Phyathai (which connects with the BTS skytrain). It takes 15 minutes, departs hourly on the half hour and costs 150 baht (around £2.80). The City/Commuter service makes additional stops, takes 30 minutes and departs roughly every 15 minutes with extra services during
weekday rush hours. It costs between 15 and 45 Baht (28p-£84). Thai allows early luggage check in at Makkasan station. The Airport Express bus stops at
well-known hotels. Taxis should be taken from the well-organised offi cial rank. Drivers will check travellers are willing to pay the toll to take the faster Expressway.
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GETTING AROUND Thai Airways/Thai Smile • These carriers have 11 domestic destinations including Bangkok. • They link Bangkok to other Far East destinations including Indochina, as well
as the Indian sub-continent, Middle East, Australasia, Los Angeles and Europe. • They are part of Star Alliance.
Bangkok Airways • Bangkok Airways fl ies to 10 Thai destinations including Bangkok. • Has dedicated lounges and runs three of its own airports, including a Samui hub.
GETTING THERE: THAILAND IS WELL SERVED BY A GOOD RANGE OF AIRLINES
Direct fl ights to Thailand typically take 10.5-12 hours.
Other airlines making one stop include: Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacifi c, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Air China, China Southern, Air India, Sri Lankan Airlines, Aerofl ot, Korean Air, Asiana, Vietnam Airlines.
Airline
THAI AIRWAYS
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EVA AIR
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BRITISH AIRWAYS
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THOMSON AIRWAYS
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EMIRATES
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Frequency † Double-daily Daily Daily Weekly Nov 5 to April 24
Several daily deaparting
various airports via Dubai*
ETIHAD
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Twice daily (BKK)
Twice daily/ daily (HKT via Abu Dhabi)
JET AIRWAYS
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Daily (return double daily) via Mumbai
09.15 20.20
14.05 20.20
10.05 (via Mumbai)
07.15+1 Multi
Depart LHR
11.50 21.35
21.20 15.40
Fri 12.30 (April 13.30)
Multi
Multi daily between 00.20- 18.40
06.50+1 18.15+1
Multi daily between 01.05- 20.40
02.15 19.50
08.40 (LHR only)
08.55 21.35 (via
Mumbai)
*Departs UK for Bangkok and/or Phuket from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Glasgow. Emirates codeshares with Qantas to Bangkok.Timings correct for winter programme at time of going to press.
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17.40 07.00
18.00 +1 20.25
Depart LGW
Arrive BKK
06.10+1 15.55+1
15.45+1 09.15+1
Depart BKK
00.15 13.20
13.10 11.20 06.50
Daily 21.55
09.00
Daily 00.35
Arrive HKT
Depart HKT
Arrive LHR
06.20 19.35
17.35 17.35
15.00 (April 16.00)
Multi 17.45
Arrive LGW
12.30
06.35+1 12.05 17.30
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