Three weeks of temples, street food and 34°C sun, while London is still waiting for spring.
China Southern is flying from London to Bangkok from £367 return, with a short stop in Guangzhou on each leg. The trip runs for almost three weeks in March 2027, and hand luggage and a checked bag are included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick, United Kingdom (return to Heathrow)
- To: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Thailand
- Airline: China Southern
- Stops: 1 stop in Guangzhou
- Price: £367 return
- When: March 2027
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You leave Gatwick at 09:50, change planes in Guangzhou after 2h25 and land in Bangkok at 10:10 the next morning. The return leaves Bangkok at 08:10, stops for 1h55 in Guangzhou and lands at Heathrow at 18:35 the same day. Note that you fly out of Gatwick and come back into Heathrow. Hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in a London pub now costs around £6.50. In Bangkok, a large Chang from a corner shop is about 60 baht, roughly £1.40. A plate of pad krapow from a street stall is 60 baht too. A Thai massage runs about 300 baht for an hour, under £7, less than a single Zone 1 Tube ride and a coffee. Eat where the locals eat and £15 a day covers food and drink comfortably.
☀️ The Weather
March is the start of the hot season in Bangkok. Expect sunny days of 33-34°C, warm nights around 26°C and very little rain. Plan the temples for the early morning and the pools and rooftop bars for the afternoon.
🏨 Where to Stay
Sukhumvit and the riverside are the easiest bases for a first visit.
The Yard Hostel: 9.2/10 · From £20/night A laid-back garden hostel in Ari, a local neighbourhood full of cafés, two minutes from the BTS.
Ariyasomvilla: 9.0/10 · From £95/night A restored 1940s family villa off Sukhumvit, with a saltwater pool and a vegetarian Thai restaurant.
The Siam: 9.4/10 · From £420/night Art deco riverside hideaway in Dusit with its own boat to the Grand Palace. The one to splurge on.
🎯 What to Do
Bangkok is golden temples, river life and street food at every corner.
Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun: The three essential sights in one guided tour: the Emerald Buddha, the Reclining Buddha and the Temple of Dawn.
Chinatown food tour: Yaowarat Road after dark, with a stop at a Michelin-listed street stall.
Floating and railway markets: Damnoen Saduak by boat and the Maeklong market, where the train runs through the stalls.
Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium: A night of Thai boxing at the oldest stadium in the city.
Chatuchak Weekend Market: Over 15,000 stalls of vintage clothes, ceramics and grilled skewers. Saturdays and Sundays only.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
With three weeks, Bangkok is the launchpad, not the whole trip.
Ayutthaya: The ruined temples of the old royal capital, about 1h30 by train.
Chiang Mai: Mountain temples, night markets and cooking classes, about 1h15 by air. Search flights
Krabi: Limestone cliffs, Railay Beach and island hopping, about 1h20 by air. Search flights
Koh Samui: Palm-lined beaches in the Gulf of Thailand, about 1h05 by air. Search flights
£367 return to Bangkok with a bag included and short stops both ways. Three weeks of Thai sun in March for less than a weekend away in Europe.
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