India to ThailandA guide for the Indian traveller — where and when to go, how to get there, up to the minute news and reviews
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Thailand is the most-visited foreign destination for Indian travellers, and for good reason: a four-hour flight, no visa to arrange, and a beach, city or mountain trip for almost any budget. This page is the short version of everything you need before you book — where to go, how to fly there from India, and the paperwork and practicalities in between.
Most first trips pair Bangkok with one beach. Add a third stop only if you have more than seven nights — internal transfers eat a day each time.
The arrival point for almost every Indian itinerary — temples, malls, riverside hotels and the country's deepest restaurant scene, including plenty of Indian and Jain kitchens around Sukhumvit and Pahurat (Little India).
First-timers, shoppers, families, 2–3 nights
Thailand's largest island and the easiest beach add-on, with direct flights from several Indian metros, big resort inventory at every price point and day trips to Phi Phi and James Bond Island.
Honeymoons, families, groups, 3–4 nights
Limestone cliffs, Ao Nang's beach strip and quieter Railay. Calmer and better value than Phuket, and reachable by a short ferry or road transfer from it.
Couples, island-hoppers, photographers
Gulf-coast resorts and villas with a longer, drier season than the Andaman side — useful when you are travelling in the June–October monsoon months.
Honeymoons, longer beach stays
The northern capital: old-city temples, night markets, cooking classes and ethical elephant sanctuaries. Cool, walkable and inexpensive.
Culture, families with older children, digital nomads
Two hours from Bangkok by road, which makes it the standard short beach extension for group and MICE trips.
Short trips, groups, weddings and events
A low-key royal-coast beach town three hours from Bangkok — golf, night market and family resorts without a second flight.
Families, slower trips
Wellness retreats, yoga and some of Asia's cheapest diving certification, both a ferry ride from Samui.
Wellness, divers, solo travellers
Bangkok's two airports — Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for full-service carriers and Don Mueang (DMK) for most low-cost flights — take the bulk of Indian traffic, with Phuket the main direct beach gateway. Flying times run from about 2h30m out of Kolkata to 4h30m from the west coast. Thailand is 1h30m ahead of IST.
| From | Direct to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Bangkok, Phuket | The densest link — multiple daily wide-body and narrow-body departures; Phuket served seasonally and by low-cost carriers. |
| Mumbai | Bangkok, Phuket | Daily Bangkok services with morning and late-night banks; Phuket direct in the winter peak. |
| Bengaluru | Bangkok | Several daily services, popular for onward Krabi and Samui connections via Bangkok or Phuket. |
| Chennai | Bangkok, Phuket | Strong leisure and business demand; short 3.5-hour sector. |
| Kolkata | Bangkok | The shortest hop from India at roughly 2.5 hours — often the cheapest fares in the market. |
| Hyderabad | Bangkok | Direct services plus growing low-cost capacity. |
| Ahmedabad, Kochi, Guwahati, Gaya | Bangkok | Newer and seasonal direct routes, largely low-cost — check the day-of-week pattern before you book. |
Routes and frequencies change every season. Check our Flights coverage for the latest additions and withdrawals before booking.
Entry rules, fees and schemes change. Confirm anything visa-related with the Royal Thai Embassy or the official Thai e-visa portal before you travel.