Thailand Trip from India: Complete Guide 2025

Published March 2026 · 8 min read · By Dev Shah

Thailand is the most popular international destination for Indian travellers — and for good reason. Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata, visa on arrival for Indians, incredible food, beaches, and a budget that stretches remarkably far. A week in Thailand can be done comfortably for ₹40,000–70,000 including flights.

Here's everything you need to plan your Thailand trip from India — the best route, what it costs, when to go, and how to avoid the mistakes most first-timers make.

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Flights from India to Thailand

Direct flights to Bangkok run from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Kochi. IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways, and AirAsia all operate this route. Book 6–8 weeks ahead and travel Tuesday to Thursday for the best fares.

RouteDurationCheapest fare (return)Best airline
Mumbai → Bangkok3h 45min₹12,000–18,000IndiGo / AirAsia
Delhi → Bangkok4h 15min₹11,000–16,000IndiGo / Air India
Bangalore → Bangkok3h 30min₹13,000–20,000IndiGo / Thai AirAsia
Chennai → Bangkok3h 15min₹10,000–15,000IndiGo / Thai Airways
Kolkata → Bangkok2h 30min₹9,000–14,000IndiGo / Thai Smile

Thailand visa for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders get visa on arrival (VOA) at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, and Chiang Mai airports. The VOA allows a 30-day stay and costs ₹1,700 (2,000 Thai Baht). You'll need a return ticket, proof of accommodation for the first night, and ₹21,000 equivalent in cash or card proof. Queue at Bangkok airport can be 1–2 hours — consider applying for an e-Visa online before travelling.

Best time to visit Thailand from India

November to February is peak season — cool and dry. Perfect for beaches. March to May is hot but cheaper. June to October is monsoon — Phuket gets heavy rain but Chiang Mai stays clear. Songkran (Thai New Year, April 13–15) is the world's biggest water fight — brilliant fun, book accommodation months ahead.

7-day Thailand itinerary for Indian travellers

Days 1–3🏙️ Bangkok

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (book online, ₹1,500 entry), Wat Arun, Chatuchak Weekend Market (largest market in Asia), Khao San Road for street food, MBK Centre for budget shopping. Take the BTS Skytrain everywhere — cheap and efficient (₹40–120 per trip).

Day 4🌊 Day trip: Floating Market & Ayutthaya

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in the morning (~₹2,500 guided tour). Or take the train north to Ayutthaya — UNESCO-listed ancient capital with dramatic ruined temples, 1.5 hours from Bangkok (₹80). Do both in one long day.

Days 5–7🏖️ Phuket or Krabi

Fly or take a sleeper bus from Bangkok (~₹1,200–3,500). Phuket: Patong Beach, Phi Phi Islands day trip (₹2,800), Big Buddha, Old Phuket Town. Krabi: Railay Beach (longtail boat only), Tiger Cave Temple, 4 Islands tour. Krabi is quieter — Phuket has more nightlife.

Complete Thailand trip budget from India (7 days, INR)

CategoryBudget tripComfortable tripNotes
Flights (return)₹12,000–16,000₹16,000–22,000Book 6–8 weeks ahead
Visa on arrival₹1,700₹1,700Fixed cost
Accommodation (7 nights)₹5,000–8,000₹10,000–20,000Hostels vs 3-star hotels
Food (7 days)₹3,500–6,000₹7,000–12,000Street food vs restaurants
Local transport₹2,000–3,500₹4,000–7,000BTS, tuk-tuks, ferries
Activities & entry₹4,000–7,000₹8,000–14,000Temples, islands, tours
Shopping & misc₹3,000–6,000₹6,000–15,000Markets, souvenirs
Total (all-in)₹31,200–48,200₹52,700–91,700

Indian food in Thailand — you won't go hungry

Thai food is naturally vegetarian-friendly. Pad Thai, green curry with tofu, mango sticky rice, and fresh fruit smoothies cost ₹100–300 per meal from street stalls. Bangkok's Pahurat area (Little India near Chinatown) has dozens of Indian restaurants serving daal, roti, and biryani.

Top tips for Indian travellers in Thailand

Always carry Thai Baht cash — temples and tuk-tuks often don't accept cards. Best exchange rate at Superrich money changers in Bangkok, not the airport. Download Grab for taxis. Dress modestly at temples: shoulders and knees covered. Bargain at markets, never at malls.

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