Temple roofs glowing gold over the river, a longtail boat roaring past and a bowl of noodles for less than a euro.
Iberojet flies non-stop from Madrid to Bangkok from €545 return. It is the only direct flight between Spain and Thailand, and the best fares are in spring 2027.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Madrid, Spain
- To: Bangkok, Thailand
- Airline: Iberojet
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €545–€595 return
- When: April - May 2027
Example dates:
27/05/2027 - 04/06/2027
22/04/2027 - 30/04/2027
20/05/2027 - 28/05/2027
Iberojet flies once a week: out on Thursday night from Madrid and back on Friday from Bangkok. The fare includes hand luggage only. December dates are also available from around €615.
💰 How far does your money go?
A caña and a tapa in La Latina now cost €4-5. In Bangkok, a bowl of boat noodles is about €1.20, a plate of pad kra pao with a fried egg around €2 and a fresh coconut €1. A Chao Phraya Express Boat ride costs less than €1, and a Thai massage is about €8 an hour.
☀️ The Weather
April is the hottest month, with highs of 35°C and nights around 27°C, and Songkran, the water festival, takes over the city in mid-April. May stays at 34°C, with short afternoon storms from the middle of the month. Plan temples for the morning and malls or massages for the afternoon.
🏨 Where to Stay
Riverside views at every budget.
Once Again Hostel · 9.3/10 · From €20/night
A bright, social hostel in the old town, close to the Golden Mount and Khao San Road.
Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok · 9.2/10 · From €95/night
Huge rooms and river views, with a free shuttle boat to the Skytrain.
The Peninsula Bangkok · 9.3/10 · From €300/night
A riverside classic with a three-level pool and its own boats across the river.
🎯 What to Do
Bangkok rewards an early start and a late night.
Jim Thompson House: Teak houses and silk collections in a quiet garden in the middle of the city.
Maeklong Railway Market: A market laid on the train tracks, where the stalls fold back as the train passes.
Chao Phraya Express Boat: The cheapest river cruise in the world, stopping at the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Chinatown.
Jodd Fairs night market: Street food, cocktails and stalls until midnight, next to the Rama IX metro station.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Bangkok is the hub for the whole of Southeast Asia.
Ayutthaya: The old royal capital and its temple ruins, about 1h30 by train.
Koh Samet: The closest island to Bangkok, about 4 hours by bus and ferry.
Chiang Mai: Temples, mountains and night markets, about 1h10 by air. Search flights
Siem Reap: The temples of Angkor, about 1 hour by air. Search flights
€545 return, non-stop from Madrid. Book early: there is only one flight a week.
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