Value timing right now
Mid-pricey
Real-feel cost 5% below the 10-year peak
Blend of how cheap prices there feel vs their own history (60%) and how cheap flights from HK are for the distance (40%).
Value timing
Real-feel cost index for you to Thailand
Full methodology →Practical facts
- Visa · HKSAR passport
- Visa-free · 60 days
- Flight from HK
- ~3 h (est.)
- Flights from ~HK$1,468 return
- Time vs HK
- 1 h behind
- Languages
- Thai
- Plugs · voltage
- Type A / Type B / Type C / Type O · 230V
- Currency
- THB
Flight time is a nonstop great-circle estimate. Visa rules change — confirm with official sources before booking.
Flight reliability
Which airline is most punctual to Thailand?
All airline rankings →| Airline | Flights | On-time | ≥1h late | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Airlines | 719 | 80.1% | 4% | 0.3% |
| Thai Lion Air | 343 | 79.9% | 4.1% | 0% |
| United Airlines | 316 | 75.1% | 5.8% | 0.9% |
| HK Express | 2210 | 75% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| Cathay Pacific | 2758 | 72% | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Bangkok Airways | 315 | 71.1% | 6.7% | 0% |
| Greater Bay Airlines | 105 | 66.3% | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| Emirates | 316 | 60.4% | 19.3% | 0% |
| Thai Airways | 1134 | 56.3% | 6.5% | 0% |
| Thai AirAsiaSmall sample — not ranked | 36 | 88.9% | 0% | 0% |
Based on 8258 HKG–Thailand passenger legs, 22 Apr 2026 to 26 Sept 2026. Operating carrier only; carriers with very few legs on this route are hidden.
Best time to visit
Best months: Nov–Apr
Jan
31°
22°
💧21
Feb
33°
24°
💧16
Mar
33°
25°
💧51
Apr
34°
27°
💧72
May
32°
27°
💧152
Jun
31°
26°
💧152
Jul
31°
26°
💧152
Aug
31°
25°
💧155
Sep
30°
25°
💧251
Oct
30°
25°
💧221
Nov
30°
23°
💧49
Dec
30°
21°
💧10
Climate normals 2001–2020 for Bangkok (NASA POWER). 💧 = monthly rainfall, mm.
Major Cities
Tap one to explore its highlights.
A frenetic capital of gilded temples, canal markets, rooftop bars and street food on every corner.
Chiang MaiThe laid-back northern capital, ringed by old-city temples, misty mountains and lantern-lit festivals.
PhuketThailand's largest island, pairing buzzing beach resorts with a charming Sino-Portuguese old town.
KrabiA dramatic coast of limestone karsts, hidden lagoons and the launch point for island-hopping to Railay.
The ruined former royal capital, where crumbling brick prangs and a Buddha head cradled in tree roots endure.
A brash, high-energy beach city near Bangkok, known for its nightlife, cabaret shows and offshore islands.
Ko SamuiA palm-fringed Gulf island of coconut groves, luxury resorts and a landmark golden Big Buddha.
Chiang RaiThe far-north gateway to the Golden Triangle, famed for its surreal all-white and deep-blue temples.
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