Phuket Thailand

blackandwhite · #1 29-12-2006, 21:08

oh well ive never been to Phuket Thailand, i just randomly decided to come 2 days ago and ive been researching ever since.

i was just wondering if you guys could help me with 2 something, i need advise on flights. i need the cheapest flight going because im on abit of a budget. i dont care if im on a plane full of chickens. lol

where can i get the cheapest flight to phuket from?

is it cheaper to get a one way ticket each way instead of return?

any advise would be appreciated

mega45 · #2 29-12-2006, 21:20

black and white..welcome to board... a thread has been started on this subject recently.. see under flights in the accomodation/transport section ... lots of cheap offers going with links given for you to research.

blackandwhite · #3 29-12-2006, 21:42

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Originally Posted by mega45

black and white..welcome to board... a thread has been started on this subject recently.. see under flights in the accomodation/transport section ... lots of cheap offers going with links given for you to research.

thanks for those links mega im gonna check them out, but have you any advise on whether i should get single of return ticket?

thanks

wylos · #4 29-12-2006, 21:56

hmmmmm.............how long u going for ,best u decide that first,if u dont know,maybe look for an open ticket,3-6 -12 month are available,or u can just check with your airline if the ticket is changable,this will more than likely cost u,as i have done it many a time,paying around £75.
look on the websites,theres a few posted up here,do a search........try this
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/ac...ffers-u-k.html.

i would think more than likely a return ticket would work out cheaper,never done it any other way.
no doubt an indirect flight will be cheaper,some good deals knocking about...
around £360 ive seen.
bare in mind that u have to go via bangkok,although there are some airlines that are doing direct from uk to phuket,including a re-fueling,but they come with bad rep.
id say have a look a qatar,eithad......dont always use direct links to airline,not always best deals.....poss book your onward flight to phuket,air asia,thai air,1-2 go,nok.
depends if u wanna sample bangkok for a night or so,which id say is a must,whatever the weather.
chok dee..keep us informed,like to know how u newbies get on .

mega45 · #5 29-12-2006, 22:19

Best i would think to get return ticket only ... also depends how long you are staying and how flexible you want your return to be. if you are the standard 14 day excursion get the best return ticket deal u can ...some prices are around £300.00 mark.. i fly Eva air as no charge for changing dates and a good carrier. ... to be honest 'Google' is your best friend when looking for cheap flights. i always organise the leg from bangkok to phuket separately as cheaper.. good luck

wylos · #6 29-12-2006, 22:23

i fly Eva air as no charge for changing dates and a good carrier.Quote mega

i always fly with eva,u must get open end ticket for them not to charge right?

LivinLOS · #7 29-12-2006, 22:24

Dont say departure airport

Dont say how long your going for

Dont say when you want to go..

Not making it easy to help..

mega45 · #8 29-12-2006, 22:28

wylos.. no open ended ticket required you can book a return date from UK and then if required change date in thailand depending on availability of seats etc..

LIL.. he has started another thread about going to a Thai boxing camp.. his train of thought is a little of the rails i think... ?

wylos · #9 29-12-2006, 22:31

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Originally Posted by mega45

wylos.. no open ended ticket required you can book a return date from UK and then if required change date in thailand depending on availability of seats etc..

LIL.. he has started another thread about going to a Thai boxing camp.. his train of thought is a little of the rails i think... ?

yep as i do ,and done many a time.but always have to pay a fee at bkk end to eva around £75,maybe it has something to do with what grade my ticket is ????????

mega45 · #10 29-12-2006, 22:36

wylos.. maybe as I fly EverGreen Deluxe .. have never been charged for changing dates

blackandwhite · #11 29-12-2006, 22:41

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Originally Posted by mega45

always organise the leg from bangkok to phuket separately as cheaper.. good luck

thanks for the details in the reply mega, how far is phuket from bangkok in miles? is it short journey on a coach. remember i will have my suitcase and dont want that getting knicked from the coach roof or where ever the coach puts its luggage. lol

mega45 · #12 29-12-2006, 22:45

can get to phuket by coach ... about 8- 10 hours i think.. never done it .. or fly which takes about a hour..coach will save money but not time .. flights are about 1500 - 2000 baht (£25- £30) one way.

blackandwhite · #13 29-12-2006, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mega45

wylos.. no open ended ticket required you can book a return date from UK and then if required change date in thailand depending on availability of seats etc..

LIL.. he has started another thread about going to a Thai boxing camp.. his train of thought is a little of the rails i think... ?

Mega what u mean train of throught of the rails??
im going to thailand to train on some thai boxing camps. i do thai boxing here in the UK and want to push my training to new levels. i will still be traveling around tho and hittin the nightlife

jimholio · #14 29-12-2006, 22:46

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Originally Posted by blackandwhite

thanks for the details in the reply mega, how far is phuket from bangkok in miles? is it short journey on a coach. remember i will have my suitcase and dont want that getting knicked from the coach roof or where ever the coach puts its luggage. lol

13 hours on VIP bus 24 seats i believe, costs 1000 baht. Very comfortable but bring food, the food place they stop at is horrible.

If you go by plane, be prepared to pay 4x that including taxes.

blackandwhite · #15 29-12-2006, 22:48

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Originally Posted by wylos

hmmmmm.............how long u going for ,best u decide that first,if u dont know,maybe look for an open ticket,3-6 -12 month are available,or u can just check with your airline if the ticket is changable,this will more than likely cost u,as i have done it many a time,paying around £75.
look on the websites,theres a few posted up here,do a search........try this
http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/ac...ffers-u-k.html.

i would think more than likely a return ticket would work out cheaper,never done it any other way.
no doubt an indirect flight will be cheaper,some good deals knocking about...
around £360 ive seen.
bare in mind that u have to go via bangkok,although there are some airlines that are doing direct from uk to phuket,including a re-fueling,but they come with bad rep.
id say have a look a qatar,eithad......dont always use direct links to airline,not always best deals.....poss book your onward flight to phuket,air asia,thai air,1-2 go,nok.
depends if u wanna sample bangkok for a night or so,which id say is a must,whatever the weather.
chok dee..keep us informed,like to know how u newbies get on .

thanks for that reply, very helpful

im going for 4 weeks (roughly 16th feb - 16th march)

mega45 · #16 29-12-2006, 22:55

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Mega what u mean train of throught of the rails??

what i meant.. is you need to explain in little more detail about your intentions so board members can assist you to their best ability. .. good luck in your adventure

blackandwhite · #17 29-12-2006, 23:04

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Originally Posted by mega45

what i meant.. is you need to explain in little more detail about your intentions so board members can assist you to their best ability. .. good luck in your adventure

ok sorry didnt realise i didnt explain it well.

wylos · #18 30-12-2006, 01:41

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Originally Posted by mega45

wylos.. maybe as I fly EverGreen Deluxe .. have never been charged for changing dates

ye me thinks so.........i flew evagreen deluxe first couple of times,really liked it,but was paying around £600+ if i recall correctly,after travelling economy around the world,which funnily enough included quite a few flights ,it dont bother me anymore,plus its cheaper,and i can fit in the seat a bit better now.

mega45 · #19 30-12-2006, 04:06

you are about right with the cost...depends when you fly .. i am going out in feb 07 in evergreen deluxe £700.00... for me the extra money is well worth it ..(i am a big B**tard) but only do this on long haul, any short haul flights i do economy to europe.

sarsbuk · #20 30-12-2006, 04:26

Black and White

This is my 1st trip to Thailand also.

I researched and searched for flights.... The best deal I found was at www.etihadairways.com

452 pounds via Abu Dhabi. With an hour layover. I fly out on the 15th Feb and return on the 2nd March.

The hotel prices change drastically after 1st March. But Jintana Hotel in patong is 1200 baht a night and if you search the hotel on this forum it is girl friendly and clean but basic.

I must have put at least 30 hours into Internet research and I still feel I have only broken the surface.

Flights from Bangkok to Phuket you are looking at 50 quid www.nokair.com seem to be the cheapest for me. Again type the airline in the search button and read the threads!!!!

I leave L.A. on the 12th Feb... back in Wales for 2 days then leave for Thailand on the 15th

Good luck in the research I believe on the lonely planet website they are doing a special on 3 books together for Thailand.

Simon

(Lost in Mexico)

blackandwhite · #21 04-01-2007, 17:47

is the any website or airline that do an open ticket, at the same price??

Because i maybe going for 4weeks or it maybe 6 weeks depending on how long my money lasts. haha

steve@thaib · #22 04-01-2007, 18:42

Most airlines will change a return date, some will charge some won't. I've changed BA and Qantas for free, can't think of any others.

I don't think you will be able to book open tickets, they will all need a return date, just explain the problem and find out up-front about changing them before you book.

wylos · #23 04-01-2007, 18:50

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Originally Posted by blackandwhite

is the any website or airline that do an open ticket, at the same price??

Because i maybe going for 4weeks or it maybe 6 weeks depending on how long my money lasts. haha

your best bet is to have a browse on the web,then get some numbers of agents and phone them directly about open end tickets,very rarely see open end tickets u can book over the net......give em a phone.....
on the other hand..... i got a agent ive used many times,he deals in open end tickets with thai air and eva(to my knowledge).....
PM me if u want his number.

erik1 · #24 04-01-2007, 19:36

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Originally Posted by wylos

your best bet is to have a browse on the web,then get some numbers of agents and phone them directly about open end tickets,very rarely see open end tickets u can book over the net......give em a phone.....
on the other hand..... i got a agent ive used many times,he deals in open end tickets with thai air and eva(to my knowledge).....
PM me if u want his number.

Your good bet. Book on *Etihad Airways: *The National Airline of the United Arab Emirates

price to bangkok about 450 pound and return flight can be changed free of charge and valid for about 6 months