Bangkok and Phuket from Istanbul with Star Alliance
Big city, then the Andaman Sea.
Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways fly nonstop from Istanbul to Bangkok. After temples and markets, Thai Airways takes you to Phuket on a short flight. Back through Bangkok, nonstop to Istanbul.
The itinerary, leg by leg
Istanbul → Bangkok
Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines9 h 20Bangkok → Phuket
Thai Airways1 h 30Phuket → Bangkok
Thai Airways1 h 35Bangkok → Istanbul
Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines10 h 00Thai AirwaysTurkish Airlines
Your stops, in practice
Bangkok · 3 to 4 days
Best time: November to February, the cool season. From the airport: Airport Rail Link to the city, about 30 minutes. Don't miss: the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, a boat on the Chao Phraya, the evening markets.
Phuket · 4 to 6 days
Best time: November to April, the dry season. From the airport: Taxi to Patong or Kata, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Don't miss: the beaches of the west coast, Phang Nga Bay, Phuket old town.
Length of the trip
Allow 7 to 10 days on the ground for the whole trip, not counting flight days.
Entry requirements
Each country has its own entry rules (visa, electronic travel authorisation, passport valid for several months after your return), depending on your nationality. Check them on the official websites before you book.
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