Malaisie: visite de Tioman pendant cinq jours en avril 2011
by Rach1612
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Après avoir déjà lu beaucoup de posts sur les Perhentians et Tioman, nous nous sommes décidés pour Tioman. Cette île sera dans notre périple, l'endroit pour bronzer et se reposer. Nous sommes 6 ( 2 ad et 4 ados ) et j'hésite encore sur quelle plage choisir notre hébergement. Sachant que nous souhaitons avoir une vue sur la mer et un confort qui englobe si possible une AC et une salle de bain privative, je pense au Bambou Hill d'ABC ( sans clim mais avec la brise marine, paraît-il ) ou le Swiss Cottage à Tekek ou alors le Panuba Inn sur la plage du même nom (mais isolé de tout, semble-t'il ). De plus nous envisageons tous ensembles l'une ou l'autre sortie en mer pour faire du snorkeling, ainsi que des ballades.
Finalement jeunesse oblige, que peuvent faire nos ados Crusoé au coucher du soleil pendant 5 soirées là-bas?
Me conseillez-vous de réserver quelque chose à l'avance ou d'arriver à Mersing ( présence de bureaux et/ou de personnes représentant les hôtels et cottages de Tioman ), et de voir les possibilités là-bas sur place avant de traverser, sachant que ce sera la mi-avril ? ( période probablement calme, et est-il possible de discuter des prix ? ) D'avance merci pour vos conseils. 🙂
Hello, 😕
je suis étonné de ne pas avoir de réponse. J'ai lu que Tioman était considérée comme une des 10 plus belles îles au monde!!! Et malheureusement personne ne peut me conseillé. "Voyageforum" a t'il un équivalent de langue anglaise, peut-être puis-je y trouver des infos, merci.
Salut Rach1612 les activités à Pulau Tioman sont assez restreintes excepté le schnorkeling, en 3 jours on finit par faire le tour de Tioman
Ce n'est pas comme Kho Phi Phi par exemple en Thaïlande où ily ades tas de bars pour touristes.
Par contre l'ile est superbe c'est vrai et le bohneur c'est qu'il n'y a pas de route et quasiment pas de voitures.
Il y a quelques sentiers de randonnée qui s'enfoncent dans la jungle et les hauteurs.
Il y a 2 iles au nord je crois accessibles en bateau ( je n'y suis pas allé )
Par contre des fonds pour la plongée superbes.
Pour ce qui est de réserver il est peut-être préférable de le faire pour une famille.
J'avais débarqué sur l'île sans réservation on trouve des guesthouses facilement
Merci pour vos réponses. A l'attention de Crackrock, au cours de mes recherches j'ai vu sur un site internet que le Bamboo Hill était fermé pendant la période des moussons c'est-à-dire les mois de décembre à janvier - jusqu'à mi-février parfois. Ceci explique peut-être pourquoi il n'est pas possible de les joindre. Par contre j'ai longuement hésité à choisir ce côté de la péninsule malaisienne à cause de la période des moussons donc je suis assez étonnée que tu choisisses d'y aller en mars car en principe c'est le début de saison avec les aléas météorologiques que cela peut comporter et je pensais que même début avril c'était encore un peu juste au niveau temps !
Je suis allée au swiss cottage et aucun regret. Bungalow sur la plage, club de plongée dans le cottage.
Vraiment sans hésitation!
Vraiment sans hésitation!
Where there's a will there's a way!
Bonjour,
J'ai passé 2 semaines sur l'île de Tioman l'année passée et j'en garde un excellent souvenir. J'ai séjourné au Panuba Inn, mais j'ai passé aussi pas mal de temps à découvrir le reste de l'île. Ce que j'ai adoré au Panuba, c'est le site, vraiment exceptionnel. C'est un ensemble de cabanes sur pilotis, au bord de l'eau. Les fonds marins près du Panuba sont sublimes (bien plus beaux que ceux du village ABC). Les cabanes sont entourées pas la jungle, il est donc très facile de découvrir la faune locale (singes, varans, etc). La plage est très jolie (pas de cailloux comme sur certaines plages de ABC) Les couchers de soleil sont incroyables. C'est vraiment un des plus beaux endroits où j'ai séjourné. Il y a deux choses qu'on peut reprocher au Panuba: d'abord la façon dont cet endroit est géré. J'ai parfois eu l'impression qu'ils faisaient le minimum au niveau du ménage, le resto est assez bon, mais pas exceptionnel. Ensuite "l'isolement": il n'y a que cet hôtel à Panuba et il est assez tranquille. Pour moi, ça n'a pas été un problème, car en dix minutes de marche on rejoint le village de Air Batang, où on trouve des bars, des restos, des petits magasins, etc. Il est aussi possible d'y aller à la nage (pour les sportifs) ou en bateau (3 minutes, mais un peu cher). Il faut juste se rendre compte que le sentier à travers la jungle n'est pas éclairé, donc prévoir une lampe de poche si vous rentrez à pied la nuit.
Pendant mes deux semaine à Tioman, j'ai visité les hébergements des autres villages. En résumé , je vous conseille: - Panuba Inn ou - les hébergements de ABC, avec Le Bambou Hill qui est vraiment très très pittoresque ou d'autres endroits moins "luxueux" mais aussi agréables: Nazri'place, par ex. Par contre, je te déconseille vivement Tekek, c'est vraiment un des moins jolis endroits de Tioman (à mon avis). Il y a aussi Juara, de l'autre côté de l'île, mais ça risque d'être un peu trop calme pour des ados.
Tampopo
J'ai passé 2 semaines sur l'île de Tioman l'année passée et j'en garde un excellent souvenir. J'ai séjourné au Panuba Inn, mais j'ai passé aussi pas mal de temps à découvrir le reste de l'île. Ce que j'ai adoré au Panuba, c'est le site, vraiment exceptionnel. C'est un ensemble de cabanes sur pilotis, au bord de l'eau. Les fonds marins près du Panuba sont sublimes (bien plus beaux que ceux du village ABC). Les cabanes sont entourées pas la jungle, il est donc très facile de découvrir la faune locale (singes, varans, etc). La plage est très jolie (pas de cailloux comme sur certaines plages de ABC) Les couchers de soleil sont incroyables. C'est vraiment un des plus beaux endroits où j'ai séjourné. Il y a deux choses qu'on peut reprocher au Panuba: d'abord la façon dont cet endroit est géré. J'ai parfois eu l'impression qu'ils faisaient le minimum au niveau du ménage, le resto est assez bon, mais pas exceptionnel. Ensuite "l'isolement": il n'y a que cet hôtel à Panuba et il est assez tranquille. Pour moi, ça n'a pas été un problème, car en dix minutes de marche on rejoint le village de Air Batang, où on trouve des bars, des restos, des petits magasins, etc. Il est aussi possible d'y aller à la nage (pour les sportifs) ou en bateau (3 minutes, mais un peu cher). Il faut juste se rendre compte que le sentier à travers la jungle n'est pas éclairé, donc prévoir une lampe de poche si vous rentrez à pied la nuit.
Pendant mes deux semaine à Tioman, j'ai visité les hébergements des autres villages. En résumé , je vous conseille: - Panuba Inn ou - les hébergements de ABC, avec Le Bambou Hill qui est vraiment très très pittoresque ou d'autres endroits moins "luxueux" mais aussi agréables: Nazri'place, par ex. Par contre, je te déconseille vivement Tekek, c'est vraiment un des moins jolis endroits de Tioman (à mon avis). Il y a aussi Juara, de l'autre côté de l'île, mais ça risque d'être un peu trop calme pour des ados.
Tampopo
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. H. D Thoreau
Merci Tampoppo pour ta réponse. En fait pour l'instant j'hésite juste entre le Panuba Inn et le Bamboo Hill. Le Bamboo Hill n'a pas la clim, ce qui ne me dérange pas trop mais mon mari me dit: si pas de clim, alors beaucoup de moustiques et comme il les attire tous à un kilomètre à la ronde, lui son choix est sans hésiter: Panuba Inn.
En tout cas merci pour tous tes conseils. As-tu réservé sur place au Panuba Hill des sorties en mer pour visiter et faire du snorkeling dans les îles aux alentours, ou vaut-il mieux se rendre sur ABC ? ( niveau prix, que faut-il prévoir par personne pour ce type d'activité ? ) Avez-vs pris vos repas sur place ou alliez vous sur ABC ? Je suis très heureuse d'avoir trouvé une interlocutrice qui peut me faire partager son expérience sur place.🙂
A mon avis, le Panuba et le Bamboo Hill sont très bien... et très proches: donc si vous logez au Bamboo Hill, vous pouvez passer vos journées au Panuba pour profiter de leur belle plage et des fonds marins!
Pour les moustiques, c'est vrai qu'il y en avait quelques-uns... rien de dramatique. Je pense que ça dépend des saisons (j'étais à Tioman en été). Pour les éviter, j'utilisais la clim ou un diffuseur anti-moustique électrique.
J'ai fait plusieurs excursions en mer, soit en partant depuis le Panuba, soit depuis ABC. Depuis le Panuba, ils proposent des excursions très bien, un peu plus cher que depuis Air Batang (sauf erreur env. 20 ringgits de +), tous les jours. Mais ils ne proposent qu'une seule excursion. Je voulais absolument faire le tour de Tioman en bateau et pour cela, j'ai réservé depuis Air Batang (Nazri place). Très bien aussi, pas trop cher pour une excursion si longue. Sauf erreur, une sortie en mer/snorkeling d'une 1/2 journée coûte entre 60 et 80 ringgits par personne et une excursion du tour de l'île d'une journée complète (avec plusieurs arrêts pour visiter et faire du snorkeling) environ 150 ringgits par personne.
Pour les repas, nous prenions le petit-déjeuner au Panuba (très très simple - tous les jours le même!) et ensuite le déjeuner ou le dîner à ABC. Le choix est beaucoup plus grand à ABC, car il doit y avoir une petite dizaine de restaurants, donc certains très bons (barbecue, etc). Il y a aussi 2-3 bars sur la plage à ABC pour passer une bonne soirée
Tampopo
Pour les moustiques, c'est vrai qu'il y en avait quelques-uns... rien de dramatique. Je pense que ça dépend des saisons (j'étais à Tioman en été). Pour les éviter, j'utilisais la clim ou un diffuseur anti-moustique électrique.
J'ai fait plusieurs excursions en mer, soit en partant depuis le Panuba, soit depuis ABC. Depuis le Panuba, ils proposent des excursions très bien, un peu plus cher que depuis Air Batang (sauf erreur env. 20 ringgits de +), tous les jours. Mais ils ne proposent qu'une seule excursion. Je voulais absolument faire le tour de Tioman en bateau et pour cela, j'ai réservé depuis Air Batang (Nazri place). Très bien aussi, pas trop cher pour une excursion si longue. Sauf erreur, une sortie en mer/snorkeling d'une 1/2 journée coûte entre 60 et 80 ringgits par personne et une excursion du tour de l'île d'une journée complète (avec plusieurs arrêts pour visiter et faire du snorkeling) environ 150 ringgits par personne.
Pour les repas, nous prenions le petit-déjeuner au Panuba (très très simple - tous les jours le même!) et ensuite le déjeuner ou le dîner à ABC. Le choix est beaucoup plus grand à ABC, car il doit y avoir une petite dizaine de restaurants, donc certains très bons (barbecue, etc). Il y a aussi 2-3 bars sur la plage à ABC pour passer une bonne soirée
Tampopo
Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined. H. D Thoreau
Crackrock: sur leur lien de Facebook (du Bambou Hill ) il est précisé qu'ils sont fermés maintenant pendant la période des moussons et que le lien vers leur site ne fonctionne pas non plus tant qu'ils seront fermés. Alors va falloir attendre au moins jusqu'au mois de février.😕
Rach1612:
Merci de l'info, je n'avais pas pensé regarder sur Facebook. En examinant leur page, je me suis rendu compte qu'ils ont un nouveau site web et que celui-ci fonctionne: http://bamboohillchalets.webs.com/
Merci de l'info, je n'avais pas pensé regarder sur Facebook. En examinant leur page, je me suis rendu compte qu'ils ont un nouveau site web et que celui-ci fonctionne: http://bamboohillchalets.webs.com/
Bon à savoir tout de même, au Bamboo Hill Chalet il n'y a aucune restauration, donc pas de petit déjeuner. Mais tu trouves dans ta chambre une bouilloire électrique et de quoi faire thé ou café. Pour manger au petit déjeuner, il faut donc acheter des choses dans les boutiques et les rapporter dans ton chalet. ;)
Cela étant, si tes ados ne sont pas trop du genre affamés au réveil, ton déjeuner tout seul sur ta terrasse face à la mer ne manque pas de charme, voilà ce que tu vois !
Quand il n'y a pas de solution, c'est qu' il n'y a pas de problème !
Woody Allen
Hello,
J'ai fait 5 jours au swiss cottage. Les bungalows donnent directement sur la plage, c'est un bonheur, il y a un centre de plongée en plus... de plus peu onéreux.. c'était super!
J'ai fait 5 jours au swiss cottage. Les bungalows donnent directement sur la plage, c'est un bonheur, il y a un centre de plongée en plus... de plus peu onéreux.. c'était super!
Where there's a will there's a way!
Re,
10 jours en février 2011 au swiss cottage... Pas mal, adresse à retenir. Le prochain coup, j'irai sûrement sur Juara... L'année dernière, décembre 2010 j'étais à Nazri's Place. En basse saison, mais l'ile est sympa question balades à cette période!
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After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hello,
We’re a couple looking for a driver for 10 days to explore Northern Vietnam in April.
Best regards,
hi
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
I’ll be on a cruise on January 11, 2027. We’re stopping in Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My).
I’d love to see something other than the city—anyone have recommendations or a guide for 6-8 people with pickup at the port?
I’d really like to visit some rice paddies.
Hi there,
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
I’m spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur.
Could you let me know what’s absolutely worth visiting and what’s not really worth the effort?
Any suggested itinerary?
Apart from Batu Caves, I don’t have many ideas...
I’m traveling with my partner and our 16-year-old son.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai? Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai. My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Thanks for your tips! DrSnuggle
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
