Golden temples, river boats and a plate of pad thai for less than a portion of frites.
Hainan Airlines flies from Brussels to Bangkok from €440 return in March 2027, with one stop in Chongqing each way. A checked bag and meals are included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Brussels, Belgium
- To: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Thailand
- Airline: Hainan Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop each way (Chongqing)
- Price: €440 - €476 return
- When: March 2027
Example dates:
11/03/2027 - 21/03/2027
04/03/2027 - 21/03/2027
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On the €440 dates you leave Brussels at 11:55 and land in Bangkok at 10:45 the next morning, after 3h05 in Chongqing. The return leaves Bangkok at 11:50 and lands in Brussels at 07:05, with a long 10h35 stop in Chongqing. On the €476 dates the outbound flies with Air China via Chengdu (4 hours).
💰 How far does your money go?
A Belgian beer in a Brussels café costs €5-6 and a cone of frites about €4. In Bangkok, a plate of pad thai from a street stall costs about €1.60, a cold Chang from a 7-Eleven €1.50 and an hour of Thai massage around €8. A ride on the Skytrain costs €0.50-1.30.
☀️ The Weather
March is the start of the hot season in Bangkok. Expect sunny days of 34°C, warm nights around 26°C and very little rain. Plan the temples for the morning and the river and rooftop bars for the evening.
🏨 Where to Stay
Old Town character, riverside calm or rooftop luxury. Pick your Bangkok.
Once Again Hostel · 8.8/10 · From €20/night
A design-led hostel in the Old Town with a rooftop terrace, 10 minutes on foot from the Golden Mount.
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok · 9.2/10 · From €95/night
Huge apartment-style rooms on the Chao Phraya, with a free shuttle boat to the Saphan Taksin pier.
Capella Bangkok · 9.4/10 · From €850/night
Every room faces the river, most with a private terrace. Bangkok's most serious splurge.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Chongqing
The stop in Chongqing is short on the way out, but 10h35 on the way back: you land in the afternoon and fly on overnight. Belgian passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for short stays, but check the rules before you fly, and be back at the airport at least 3 hours before your next flight. The metro reaches the city centre in about 40 minutes.
Two Rivers night cruise: The Yangtze and the Jialing rivers at night, with the lit-up skyline and Hongyadong on the cliffs.
Cloud walk at Raffles City: A glass skybridge high above the meeting point of the two rivers.
If you'd rather rest:
Atour Hotel Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport · 9.2/10 · From €45/night
A modern hotel next to a light rail station, about 4 km from the airport.
Holiday Inn Express Chongqing Airport Zone · 8.7/10 · From €48/night
A reliable option about 5 km from the terminal, for a shower and a few hours of sleep.
🎯 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.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Bangkok is the hub for the rest of Thailand.
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
Phuket: Beaches and boat trips to Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay, about 1h25 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
€440 return to Bangkok with a bag included. March is hot and dry: the perfect time to swap Brussels grey for Thai sun.
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