How to Plan for Your Thailand Trip (Stage Two) - Flights & Accommodations
/How to Plan for Your Thailand Itinerary
In the first stage, we explored potential destinations and allocated days for each. Remember, your itinerary may differ based on your interests! Now, let's tackle the next crucial step: booking flights and accommodations.
The places you choose to visit and allocated days for each place may not be the same as me; you have your own needs and interests. However, what to do next should be the same regardless of your choices.
Start with Booking Flights
Start booking your flights immediately. If you don’t have your flights booked, do not book any hotels or activities. This is due to the fact that flights are always the most expensive and non-flexible part of the trip. You will always find hotels and tours later on, but that may not be the case for flights.
Price vs. Convenience: Compare prices across airlines, but consider factors like travel times, layovers, and airport convenience. Start with international flights first and then move onto local flights.
For our itinerary here, I would book the Toronto to Bangkok and back flight first, followed by local flights (Bangkok to Krabi and Phuket to Bangkok).
Start Booking Your Hotels or Airbnbs
Once your flights are confirmed, lock down your hotels or Airbnbs. Booking accommodations secures your home base for each stop and gives you peace of mind.
Remember, with your flights and hotels sorted, you've conquered the core logistics! The most important segments of your trip are done.
Last Word
I recommend booking all your flights and hotels 6 to 8 months before your trip. Early Bird Gets the Deal: booking 6-8 months in advance ensures better options and potentially lower prices. If you leave it for the last minute, you will lose better flights, seat selections, and accommodations.
In the next part, we'll dive into planning specific activities and sights for each location in your itinerary.
