More Information about London

Destination Overview

If London is not on your list of cities to visit soon, that has to change right away. With countless museums, numerous exciting theater shows and musicals, the glamour and pageantry of Buckingham Palace, thrilling fresh food markets and flavors of almost every culture on the globe, London is the city to see. If you want to take your leisure and escape the city for a while, however, it is easy to explore the homely, picturesque English countryside by quickly hopping on a train or coach trip out of the city. In next to no time, you can wander the Surrey Downs, see the charms of Oxford or even see those world-famous white cliffs on the Kent coast.

Flying to London

1. Which Airports serve Bangkok to London?

Direct flights to London from Bangkok will leave from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Although London is well provided with several major international airports, including Gatwick and Stansted, flights from Bangkok will usually land at London Heathrow, which is well connected to the city center by coach or the London Underground.

2. Which Airlines operate flights from Bangkok to London?

If you’re planning to fly direct from Bangkok to London, you can choose from British Airways, Thai Airways International, and EVA Air, all of which operate daily flights into Heathrow. Many other carriers offer flights with layovers in major European cities such as Paris and Amsterdam, or via Asian and Middle Eastern cities such as Dubai or New Delhi.

3. How long is the flight?

Direct flights from Bangkok to London can take up to 12 hours and 25 minutes, but this could be extended to 16 hours or even longer if your flight includes a layover. As Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of, you might need to take some time to adjust to the time difference when you arrive.

4. Climate changes between Bangkok and London

Although the climate in Bangkok is relatively hot and warm throughout the year, temperatures in London can range quite broadly and are even changeable from one week to the next due to England’s island climate. It is advisable to dress in layers and have a light raincoat to hand in case it starts to rain.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

London is such a diverse, international city, it is almost impossible to pinpoint any specific cultural differences. Visitors should make sure to plan their trips sensibly, however, to avoid getting caught in the rush hour. Until about 9am in the morning, the London Underground (or ‘the Tube’) and most public transport options will be completely full. This usually calms down until about 4.30pm – 7pm, as the city’s employees make their way home. Outside of these times, traveling on public transport is easy, fast and intuitive.

City Information

Bangkok and London are both big, busy, bustling, cities, but the climate and atmosphere are very different. London is known for its history and tradition. Many visitors come to see royal landmarks like Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London or to explore the numerous museums and extensive parks. Winding through London is the river Thames, which passes the glass and steel skyscrapers at Canary Wharf and leads to the gothic architecture of Westminster, the heart of the British government. All along the river, there are exciting landmarks, areas of interest, places to eat, drink and pick up street food, and plenty of quiet spots that are perfect for sitting back and watching the city pass you by.