Temples at sunrise, street food at midnight and 31°C while London switches on the Christmas lights.
Norse Atlantic flies non-stop from London Gatwick to Bangkok from £424 return in December 2026. No stop in the Gulf or in China: one flight each way.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Gatwick, United Kingdom
- To: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Thailand
- Airline: Norse Atlantic Airways
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £424 - £448 return
- When: December 2026
Example dates:
04/12/2026 - 17/12/2026
04/12/2026 - 14/12/2026
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You leave Gatwick at 06:20 and land in Bangkok at 01:00 the next night. On the 17/12 return the flight leaves Bangkok at 14:50 and lands at Gatwick at 21:05 the same day (£424); on the 14/12 return it leaves at 09:20 (£448). The Economy Light fare includes a cabin bag only: add a checked bag when you book if you need one.
💰 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
December is the best month in Bangkok. The rainy season is over, the air is drier and the days are sunny at 31-32°C, with nights around 22°C, the coolest of the year.
🏨 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 two 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
£424 return, non-stop from London to Bangkok in December. Two weeks in Thailand and home before Christmas.
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