Dry skies, 31°C and the cheapest weeks of the year to be in Bangkok. And you can get there from Milan for less than a weekend in Rome.
Hainan Airlines is flying from Milan Malpensa to Bangkok from €413 return, with one stop in Chongqing. Checked baggage, hand luggage and meals are all included, and the dates fall in late November and early December 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Milan, Italy
- To: Bangkok, Thailand
- Airline: Hainan Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop (Chongqing)
- Price: €413–€422 return
- When: November - December 2026
Example dates:
13/11/2026 - 26/11/2026
13/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
17/11/2026 - 30/11/2026
24/11/2026 - 07/12/2026
27/11/2026 - 07/12/2026
27/11/2026 - 10/12/2026
The outbound connection in Chongqing is just over 3 hours. On the way back, the layover is around 10 hours, so pack a book or plan a nap.
💰 How far does your money go?
In Milan, €2.20 gets you one ride on the metro. In Bangkok, it buys a plate of pad kra pao with a fried egg on top, or a cold Chang from any 7-Eleven. A one-hour Thai foot massage costs about €7, less than a single aperitivo on the Navigli. Even a sit-down dinner for two in a busy local restaurant rarely goes past €20.
☀️ The Weather
Late November and early December is Bangkok's cool, dry season, and the best time of year to visit. Expect highs of 31-32°C, nights around 22-23°C and very little rain. Humidity drops noticeably, which makes walking the city far more comfortable than in spring or summer.
🏨 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.
🎯 What to Do
Bangkok rewards early starts, long lunches and late nights.
Golden Mount at Wat Saket: Climb 300 steps for one of the best free views over the Old Town.
Jim Thompson House: Teak houses and a lush garden, the former home of the American who revived Thai silk.
Jodd Fairs night market: Grilled seafood, giant pork ribs and cheap cocktails, open every evening.
Maeklong Railway Market: Vendors pull back their awnings seconds before a train rolls through the market. Only in Thailand.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Bangkok is the starting point, not the whole trip.
Koh Samet: The closest proper beach island to Bangkok, around three hours by bus plus a short ferry.
Khao Yai National Park: Waterfalls, wild elephants and cooler air, about three hours by road.
Sukhothai: The first capital of Siam, with ruined temples you can explore by bike, an hour's flight north. Search flights
Koh Chang: Jungle-covered hills and quiet beaches near the Cambodian border, about an hour's flight to Trat plus a ferry. Search flights
€413 return from Milan, with a checked bag included and Bangkok at its best. Dates this good for the dry season don't last long.
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