Bangkok from £611 return is the sort of fare that makes a proper Thailand trip feel much easier to justify, especially when the cheapest Thai Airways direct fares we found are sitting around £1,011.
We found the £611 fare on Air France for Heathrow to Bangkok, travelling 20 August to 17 September. KLM is showing the same route family from £611 for Bangkok in late summer, so this looks like an Air France-KLM fare rather than a one-off oddity.
The best bit is the timing. The outbound is still in August, when long-haul fares can be stubbornly expensive, and the return lands in September, which is often kinder on price once the school-holiday rush starts to fade.
This is not a nonstop fare, so you’ll change in Paris or Amsterdam depending on which Air France-KLM option you choose. That’s the trade-off, but at roughly £400 less than the Thai Airways direct fare floor, it’s a very fair one if you don’t mind a connection.
Best fit: travellers who want Thailand for late summer or early September and would rather save the money than pay for the nonstop. If you’re going for a short trip, check the connection times carefully before booking, because Bangkok is far enough away that a clumsy layover can make the journey feel much longer.
What we checked
- Air France: London Heathrow to Bangkok, 20 August to 17 September, from £611 return in economy. Checked 28 May.
- KLM: London to Thailand from £611, with Heathrow to Bangkok showing at that level for 20 August to 17 September.
- Thai Airways: Bangkok fares from London showing from about £1,011 return.
How to book
Go to the Air France London to Bangkok fare page and search around 20 August to 17 September. You can also check the KLM London to Thailand page if you prefer the Amsterdam connection.
Useful info
If you’re weighing up dates, our guide to the best time to visit Thailand from the UK explains the main weather and value trade-offs.
