C'est mon premier message et mon premier grand voyage également et je suis ravi d'être parmi vous !
Voilà pour le mois d'avril prochain notre choix c'est fixé sur la Thaïlande plus précisément a Phuket où nous connaissons qqun qui vis désormais là bas ce qui facilitera le voyage j'en doute pas.
Par contre mes interrogations sont pour le voyage et notamment l'avion lorsque j ai commencé a regarder les billets courant juillet les prix les plus intéressant étaient pour la Kuwait Airways et venait assez proche de là la Cie etihad qui est une bonne Cie si j'en crois tout ce que j'ai lu sur le forum
maintenant que mon voyage se précise de plus en plus je suis sur le point de réserver mes billets mais là surprise les prix ont un peu augmenté et sur les différents comparateurs et je crois que je les ai presque tous fait toujours la Kuwait le plus intéressant mais plus de etihad dans les comparateurs par contre un nouveau est là c est la Cie srilanka que je connais absolument pas
si qqun avais d avantage d'information a ce sujet se serais vraiment sympa parce que je suis perplexe entre prendre les billets maintenant avant une nouvelle hausse ou attendre le miracle d une prochaine baisse vu la chute du cours du pétrole et aussi pourquoi il n y a plus etihad ?
Ma seconde question : arrivée a Bangkok j avais l intention de prendre mes billets sur place et non de les réserver a l avance sur le net
est ce la bonne solution ? Si oui quel Cie me conseiller vous ?
Il semblerait que la taxe pour contribution à la hausse du prix du carburant va être annulé par plusieurs compagnies, il est peut être préférable d'attendre.
Pour Bkk => PHuket, je réserverai à l'avance.
Nok Air
Air Asia
les 2 ont souvent des promos, il faut visiter fréquemment leur site.
Sinon Thai Airways, 1 two Go est en faillite judiciaire ou en déroute....
Pour Avril 2009 à Phuket, je ne peux que te recommander de fêter Songkran....le nouvel an Thaï, un truc à faire dans sa vie...
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
Pour Phuket vous n'avez pas vraiment le choix il n'y a plus que Air Asia en low cost sinon Thai et Bangkok Airways en compagnies régulières 😕 exit 1-2-go et Nok Air 🙁 Sinon en prenant sur le net et en avance les billets avec Air Asia on obtient de meilleurs prix 😉
Sinon pour Etihad peut-être essayer avec d'autres dates car il n'y avait peut-être tout simplement plus de places aus dates que vous avez indiqué? Je n'ai jamais pris Sri Lanka mais j'en ai eu de bons échos dernièrement, sinon voir aussi avec Finnair, ils font des promos en ce moment 😉 Kuwait bof bof 😕
Regarde par Kuala Lumpur ou Singapour si c'est moins cher (souvent des promos sur SIN tres interessantes ) + vol Air Asia ou Tigrer Aw sur Phuket, pas plus contraignant que de passer par BKK (c'est ce que jai fait en fevrier! CDG SIN avec Qatar + SIN HKT avec Tiger Aw)
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
Regarde par Kuala Lumpur ou Singapour si c'est moins cher (souvent des promos sur SIN tres interessantes ) + vol Air Asia ou Tigrer Aw sur Phuket, pas plus contraignant que de passer par BKK (c'est ce que jai fait en fevrier! CDG SIN avec Qatar + SIN HKT avec Tiger Aw)
tu veux dire paris singapour et apres un singapour phuket ?
Il y a eu un message de lili avec un lien annoncant la suppression ders lignes Nok sur Phuket et Krabi, pas assez rentables au vu de la concurence 😕 redeploiement stratégique 🤪
Phuket pas rentable ? On crôit rêver....
Ca sent le début de la fin.....
Il y a eu un message de lili avec un lien annoncant la suppression ders lignes Nok sur Phuket et Krabi, pas assez rentables au vu de la concurence 😕 redeploiement stratégique 🤪
bon visiblement par kuala et singapour c est plus cher que par bangkok
dommage
Non il n'y a pas une regle !.. il faut chercher il y a peu Lufthansa a fait de Paris Singapour a +/-550 € a une autre date cetait Finnair sur Bangkok a - de 500 €, British airways a parfois de prix en ce moment c'est Inde
ça tourne donc regarde avec tes dates !
En fevrier cette année a mes dates c'etait SIN le moins cher des trois pour aller a Phuket (36€ le vol SIN/Phuket)
Bon voyage et surtout voyagez zen!
Michel France (85)
deux fois, c'est un minimum pour faire de réelles affaires. Faut regarder chaque fois que t'as l'occasion et quand tu trouves un billet qui semble en dessous des prix habituels et dans le budget que tu as fixé tu prends à ce moment là . Je crois que lilli avait un jour parlé des heures auxquelles il y avait des "mises à jour" mais me souvient plus des créneaux horaires qu'elle avait donné.
je regarde sur les classiques : terminal a - goyayages - classeco et easyvol
je suis bon vous en voyez pas d autres parce que fois je me suis amusé a faire tous ceux trouvé sur google mais bon le résultat est identique a une dizaine d euro parfois ?
copain 111 je vois que tu es de belgique j ai aussi la possibilité de partir de bruxelles habitant sur lille mais sur les comparateurs c est plus cher qu en penses tu il y a t il aussi des bon plans a partir de la belgique ?
oui sur le site de connections
http://www.connections.be/fr/ je ne voyage qu'avec etihad . Pour Etihad jour de départ de bruxelles, lundi mercredi vendredi dimanche. D'expérience les jours les moins chers, lundi et vendredi. promo régulière aussi avec finnair depuis quelques mois. j'avais fait une simulation pours fin mars début avril avec etihad environ 690 euros bxelles-bangkok. Les prix les plus bas que j'ai vu en deux ans: etihad 600 euros et finnair 500 euros.
Bonjour,
Moi j'ai pris mes billets d'avion pour Bangkok il y a 10 jours par promovacances sur la Cie ETIHAD pour le mois d'avril 2009 également (1450€ A/R pour 2 personnes). Il se trouve que ETIHAD est toujours sur promovacances mais les billets sont maintenant à 1604€ alors je n'ai qu'un mot à te dire : fonçe, car les prix continuent à monter.
Salut MB
sur le site de kayac tu peux mettre une alarme journaliere ou par semaine pour un vol a des dates choisit
il t'enverrons par mail le meilleur rarif du jour
moi je serai toi j'attendrais tu as le temps
moi je prend mon billet 2 a 3 mois avant ils commencent a baisser les billets et se tire la bourre pour finir de remplir leurs vols aux mieux si tu as les nerfs solident
pour les vols internes je reserverai a l'avance car c'est encore la saison et les places seront limitées
phuket, airways, bangkok airways, airasia
vero🤪
Tout a fait salsa même dans les guides il déconseille cette compagnie jugée dangereuse 🤪 rien a voir avec 1-2-go malgré leur crash et leur faillite finacière 🙁
a scusy pour phuket airways je n'etais pas au courant pour sa dangeurosité
et puis je n'ai jamais pris de vol avec eux mais je sait qu'il le font
mais pour bangkok airways et airasia je suis sure que c'est safe
je fais au minimum trois vols interieurs par voyage et là je prépare mon 12 ème
alors les vols internes je les connais un peu maintenant
pas autant qu'un homme d'affaire certe mais je commence a avoir mon point de vue
vero😄
Je vois que beaucoup d'entre nous se posent des questions sur les compagnies aériennes Thaïlandaises (mais pas seulement). Voici un début de réponse avec cette liste des compagnies "persona non grata" dans l'Union européenne. C'est une liste officielle publiée au journal officiel de l'UE. Document en pdf visible en suivant ce lien.
La mise à jour de cette liste semble régulière (la dernière date du 24/07/2008 au moment où j'écris). La plupart sont des compagnies africaines (avec un nombre impressionant de compagnies congolaises) et beaucoup d'autres sont indonésiennes, donc une possibilité qu'elles assurent des vols en Thaïlande. Je sais pas, à vérifier. A ce sujet, dans ce document la mention "Tous les transporteurs aériens certifiés par les autorités responsables de la surveillance réglementaire d'Indonésie" suivi de la liste exhaustive... No comment comme on dit :)
PHUKET: In further bad news for the island’s immediate tourism prospects, the Gazette has confirmed that low-cost carrier Nok Air has suspended its remaining flights to Phuket, most likely for the rest of the low season.
In an email reply received by the Gazette this morning, Nok Air’s Chief Executive Officer wrote, “Yes, we have suspended flights to Phuket for this month. We will resume Phuket in the very near future after we have arranged our new TPI for the coming high season.”
The high season in Phuket nominally kicks off on November 1, with the Phuket Carnival in Patong.
With rival low-cost carrier One-Two-Go grounded until at least October, all regularly-scheduled flights between Bangkok and Phuket currently fly out of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Both Nok Air and One-Tow-Go use domestic hub Don Meuang Airport as their base of operations.
Report by Gazette aviation columnist Alastair Carthew.
One-Two-Go grounded until October
PHUKET: Controversial low-cost carrier One-Two-Go will remain grounded until at least October, but its owner is certain the airline will eventually resume services.
Udom Tantiprasongchai, founder and chairman of One-Two-Go, told the Gazette this week he was confident the airline will resume its Phuket service.
“We have done everything we have to do. It is now up to us to decide when we resume flying, ” he said.
Mr Udom admitted that the resumption of services would “honestly not happen this month” and would come in October at the earliest.
One-Two-Go initially grounded its fleet of eight McDonnell Douglas MD-80 jet aircraft citing financial conditions and the need to restructure.
It was subsequently grounded by the Thailand Department Of Civil Aviation (DCA) for allegedly breaching safety regulations, having a lack of proper airline management and for falsification of documents by some pilots who had misrepresented their credentials.
The government suspension, to August 21, was subsequently extended by the DCA to September 20.
One-Two-Go’s self-imposed termination of services had been set to conclude next Monday, but neither deadline will be met, Mr Udom said.
Recent political unrest, including the two-day closure of Phuket International Airport (PIA) by anti-government protesters, and a subsequent drop in demand were among the reasons the airline is not yet ready to resume flights to Phuket, he said.
Mr Udom said he had received many emails urging the airline to resume flying.
Another obstacle to restarting service was that some staff had left for other jobs, he said.
However, Mr Udom pledged to “come back again, stronger and with better quality.”
Meanwhile, inquiries with Nok Air to confirm it is continuing with its weekend Phuket-Bangkok flights were unsuccessful, though staff at the carrier’s booking table recently told Gazette staff that no weekend flights were available. Many Nok Air staff, including some in Phuket, lost their jobs when the airline ceased local operations.
Nok Air initially suspended all flights to Phuket but, subsequently, starting on August 9, resumed Saturday and Sunday flights.
Phuket therefore continues to suffer from a lack of airline capacity with only Thai Airways International, Thai AirAsia and Bangkok Airways serving the island from other domestic bases.
Report by Gazette aviation columnist Alastair Carthew.
Quand l'eau baisse les fourmis mangent les poissons; quand l'eau monte les poissons mangent les fourmis.
Il n'y a que le changement qui ne change pas.
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
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.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
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.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
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
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
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!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
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!
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. ;-)
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! :-)
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?????
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 everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
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
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.
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
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! !
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!
