For the past two months, I’ve been checking flight ticket prices to spend 4.5 weeks in Thailand from early July to early August. I’m traveling from Brussels with a young child, so I want to avoid layovers. That’s why I’m only looking at Thai Airways’ website and only choosing direct flights.
At the end of August, I saw tickets for 955 € per person.
On October 1st, they were 1,225 €.
Today (October 22nd), the price is the same as on October 1st. (Same dates: Departure: July 4th, Return: August 7th.)
My question is: Is it possible these prices will drop significantly in the coming months?
Note: I clear my browser cache before every search, which I always do during the week and in the evening. This time, I also checked with my work computer, which has a VPN. So, the price isn’t influenced by cookies.
When I have the chance to buy tickets well in advance, I usually find the best fares about 5 months before departure. And prices tend to be lowest at the start of the week.
So in your case, that would be late January or early February.
For several years now, I’ve found the best prices almost a year in advance.
« Tout le monde s'interroge sur comment laisser une meilleure planète à nos enfants, mais on devrait plutôt penser à laisser de meilleurs enfants pour notre planète. » Clint Eastwood
I only look for my tickets on the Thai Airways website, and I only choose direct flights.
If you only look at flights from the same airline, you’re missing out on the competition, and direct flights are often more expensive than those with a layover. Would a layover halfway be too much of a hassle with a child? On the contrary, couldn’t it provide a beneficial break?
The answer isn’t straightforward because we can only give advice, not foot the bill. Over the past few years, there haven’t been any hard-and-fast rules about how far in advance to buy tickets to get the lowest price.
When I first started traveling to Thailand, I’d book my ticket 3–4 months ahead. But life’s taken a different turn, and for the last ~35 trips, I’ve never booked more than 10 days in advance (sometimes just 2 or 3 days before departure). That’s let me see prices often drop significantly in that window, hitting their lowest point. But I’m always flexible with my dates by 2–3 days. Still, I know my approach might not work for you—especially since you’re not traveling solo.
Booking almost a year in advance is another extreme. The longer you wait before your trip, the higher the chance something comes up (family, health, work) that could prevent you from going. And that risk multiplies with each family member traveling with you. If you have to cancel, at best you’ll only get a partial refund—at worst, you lose everything.
If I were you, I’d pick a middle ground between those two extremes.
If you're really set on a direct flight, you're lucky to live in Belgium at least. You can try other airlines from nearby hubs like Amsterdam, Paris, or maybe Frankfurt—but I think it's Munich instead.
But a layover isn’t bad—it’s actually great, even really nice, and makes for a more pleasant flight. Cheaper for better service, too.
At the end of August, I saw tickets at 955 € per person.
On October 1st, they were at 1225 €.
Hi, it's simple—over two months, people bought tickets for this travel window.
Online ticket sales sites operate on the law of supply and demand.
The more buyers there are, the more ticket prices tend to rise.
Obviously, Thailand is a very popular destination.
That said, if you find good last-minute deals, it’s because the airline is discounting its unsold tickets.
I think buying your ticket almost a year in advance is another extreme because the longer the wait before departure, the higher the risk of something coming up (family, health, work...) that prevents you from leaving. Plus, that risk is multiplied by the number of people in your family traveling together. And if you cancel, at best you’re only partially refunded, at worst you lose everything.
Totally agree.
When I first started traveling to Thailand, I used to buy my ticket 3-4 months in advance. But over the last ~35 trips, life meant I never booked more than 10 days before departure (sometimes just 2 or 3 days). That’s let me see that prices often drop significantly during that time, sometimes hitting their lowest. But I always stay flexible with my dates by 2-3 days. Still, I get that my answer might not work for you since you’re not traveling alone.
I think buying your ticket almost a year in advance is another extreme because the longer the wait before departure, the higher the risk of something coming up (family, health, work...) that prevents you from leaving. Plus, that risk is multiplied by the number of people in your family traveling together. And if you cancel, at best you’re only partially refunded, at worst you lose everything.
If I were you, I’d pick a middle ground between those two extremes.
I don’t think this is specific to Thailand.
For many years now, I’ve been buying my tickets no more than 2-3 months in advance, and I’ve noticed that prices are lower than what I saw 6 months earlier.
I recently had proof of this again for a trip to Cape Verde.
Just a heads-up: searching occasionally hasn’t led to price increases in my case (at least not for me personally).
Since I don’t have a personal car, traveling from a nearby airport doesn’t save me money (it means taking train tickets, a night in a hotel, etc.), and it adds an extra day to the trip.
For the past two months, I’ve been checking flight ticket prices to spend 4.5 weeks in Thailand from early July to early August. I’m flying from Brussels with a young child, so I want to avoid layovers. That’s why I’m only looking at Thai Airways’ website and only choosing direct flights.
At the end of August, I saw tickets for 955 € per person.
On October 1st, they were 1225 €.
Today (October 22nd), the price is the same as on October 1st. (Same dates: Departure: July 4th, Return: August 7th.)
My question is: is it possible that these prices will drop significantly in the coming months?
Note: I clear my browser cache before each search, which I always do during the week and in the evening. This time, we also checked with my work computer, which has a VPN. So, the price isn’t influenced by cookies.
Thanks in advance for your feedback and advice.
Damien
Hey,
Your destination and dates in July-August mean prices are likely to rise quickly in the coming months because flights will fill up fast.
Personally, since I don’t travel to tourist destinations or during school holidays, I do the opposite and book my flights 10-15 days before my chosen departure date.
In your case, you’ve chosen the most expensive options (capital-to-capital, July-August, no layovers, and two dates falling on weekends).
If you don’t want to change your plan, at least try nearby airports (using all airlines on Google Flights).
Otherwise, the cheapest flights are those with long layovers—I choose them for the price and to enjoy visiting the cities where I have layovers without paying extra to get there.
I think with long flights, a kid needs to stretch their legs (a layover is ideal for that).
The cheapest flights are also usually the early morning ones.
It also depends on your exact destination (Bangkok, Phuket, etc.).
For your dates, there are flights with a short layover for around 900 € with a single airline for both legs (Cathay Pacific).
Indeed. It lacks a bit of light in winter, but otherwise it's a very pleasant city—small and very green, yet with the advantages of a big one (cosmopolitan vibe, cultural offerings...). Many Parisians are leaving the City of Light to settle here—which means you can find more and more excellent French bakeries. :-)
I don’t know if we can lay down absolute truths in this area 😕
Whether it’s a long or short time in advance, day or night, at work or at home... I’ve managed to find really cheap tickets to Asia without any set search rules, but mostly by dedicating quite a bit of time to it—running different simulations, setting up alerts on search engines, and, let’s be honest, sometimes just getting lucky!
As you mentioned, having flexibility of 2-3 days in your dates is a plus, as is choosing between different departure airports.
Hi Mathews,
You’ve summed up the situation perfectly for me. At 82, I’ve tried a lot of things over the years, but I haven’t been able to pin down any hard-and-fast rules—except that filling up the plane seems to matter.
For the past 20 years or so, I’ve followed another tip from an Asian airline: buying tickets through a Chinese agency. At worst, it’s the same price, but often it’s cheaper.
Sometimes they even buy their tickets directly in Bangkok for Thailand flights. Recently, for a Paris-Tokyo round trip, we paid just 10 € less but got premium economy, two 23kg checked bags per person, *and* agency service. Quite the experience!
After contacting a few travel agencies—one of which told me that prices can’t drop unless a group cancellation happens (airlines set these prices based on flight booking levels, as Matthew explained earlier)—I’m starting to regret not buying my tickets back in August.
Which leads me to my question: Does the following still hold true when you have cancellation insurance (I have one through my VISA GOLD, and I’ve linked the specific terms at the end of this message)?
I think buying your ticket almost a year in advance is another extreme because the longer the wait before departure, the higher the risk of something coming up (family, health, work...) that prevents you from leaving. Plus, that risk multiplies with each family member traveling together. And if you have to cancel, at best you’re only partially refunded—at worst, you lose everything.
Are cancellation insurance policies an effective solution if something goes wrong?
Hi Damien,
I read all 4 pages of the terms and conditions—it looks like the coverage is pretty comprehensive and the exclusions seem logical, but since I’m not an expert on the subject, I can’t really vouch for it.
AXA is definitely not some small, obscure insurance company.
Yes, end of August 2025. My partner has a severe lung infection that spread to the pericardium. In short, 16 days in intensive care, etc. On the day of discharge, the agency handled all the necessary insurance paperwork for a total of 450 €. The agency reimbursed me for the airfare taxes—the contractual part of the Paris-Tokyo-Hanoi-Paris ticket. Within a month, I was back to square one financially. The hotel, unfortunately booked through Agoda, took longer and was more complicated, but it was reimbursed within a month and a half.
Nothing to complain about.
Eric
What I wanted to know is if anyone on the forum has had experience with cancellation and insurance intervention.
Hello,
A few years ago, my husband was urgently hospitalized (pulmonary embolism) the day before a trip to South Africa. The flight tickets were fully refunded by the insurance on our Visa Gold card.
Best regards,
Françoise
This has never happened to us, but a couple of friends—one of whom got sick—had no problem getting a quick refund for the sick person’s ticket. However, for the healthy spouse, it was more difficult and took much longer... but they eventually succeeded. 😄 They had taken out travel insurance in addition to the one from their gold credit card.
What I wanted to know is if anyone on the forum had experience with cancellation and insurance intervention.
Hi there,
I have the same insurance as you (the one from my Visa Gold card), which worked really well for reimbursing flights and hotels for both my partner and me after a scaphoid fracture. They asked for a medical certificate and X-rays.
Another time, I got reimbursed for a flight after my employer refused my leave request. Gold just needed the refusal letter.
In both cases, the process was pretty straightforward despite the paperwork, communication with the insurer was smooth, and the reimbursement was quick. For the partner’s share, you need to be married, in a civil partnership, or cohabiting, and, of course, have paid for everything with the Gold card.
Every year, I call them to ask for the latest version of the general terms and conditions. They’ve changed before, especially for rental car insurance.
What I wanted to know was if anyone on the forum had experience with cancellation and insurance intervention.
My father-in-law was very ill; the doctors couldn’t tell us how much longer he had. We had a flight booked, along with hotels and a rental car. We couldn’t bring ourselves to leave knowing he might pass away while we were gone. I called our travel cancellation insurance, and they gave us two options.
First option: go as planned, and if he passed away, they would cover the cost of a faster return flight and reimburse the "unused" services—hotels, the car, and any non-refundable bookings.
Second option: not go on the trip at all, and the insurance would cover all the non-refundable bookings.
We chose the second option—no way we wanted to go on vacation in that situation. After sending the medical certificate, the insurance reimbursed us in less than two weeks.
The same insurance also covered some costs when we had to cancel our trip because of Covid.
For the past two months, I’ve been checking flight prices for a 4.5-week trip to Thailand from early July to early August. I’m leaving from Brussels with a young child, so I really want to avoid layovers. That’s why I’m only looking at Thai Airways’ website and only considering direct flights.
At the end of August, I saw tickets for 955 € per person.
On October 1st, they were 1,225 €.
Today (October 22nd), the price is the same as on October 1st. (Same dates: Departure: July 4th, Return: August 7th.)
My question is: is it possible that these prices will drop significantly in the coming months?
Note: I clear my browser cache before every search, which I always do during the week and in the evening. This time, we also checked on my work computer, which has a VPN. So, the price isn’t influenced by cookies.
Thanks in advance for your feedback and advice.
Damien
Hello,
If, for personal reasons, you absolutely want to take a direct flight from Brussels to Bangkok, then there’s really only one airline to consider!
You should try searching with slightly different departure and return dates—this might change the prices.
But don’t get your hopes up: Thailand is no longer a budget destination, and that’s been the case for a while now.
Happy searching!
I was re-reading one of Aroythai’s posts and thought I’d answer my own question after doing more research (and still not buying my tickets, which are super expensive!):
- If you’re flexible (dates, airports, layovers, airlines), there are clearly opportunities to grab if you go by all the feedback pointing that way,
- But if you’re picky (wanting a direct flight, specific dates and airports, traveling during school holidays), it’s best to book as soon as tickets go on sale (1 year in advance) because prices just keep climbing.
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we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
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I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
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Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
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Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
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Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
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Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
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I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
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Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
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Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
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!!!
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Hi,
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Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
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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:
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Found this via AI—is it legit?
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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.
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How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
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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
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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.
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
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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! !
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing
July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao
August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide
August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena
August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands
August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts)
August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk
August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar
August 17: Rammang Rammang
August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
