Bangkok hits you before you've had time to adjust. The heat, the noise, the smell of lemongrass and exhaust. Norse Atlantic fly there non-stop from Gatwick from £477 return, with dates running from November through to January.
✈️ The deal
- From: London Gatwick, UK
- To: Bangkok, Thailand
- Airline: Norse Atlantic
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £477–£520 return
- When: November 2026 to January 2027
Example dates:
03/11/2026 – 17/11/2026
09/11/2026 – 18/11/2026
24/11/2026 – 01/12/2026
04/12/2026 – 05/01/2027
08/01/2027 – 31/01/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
Bangkok makes your money feel like a different currency. A bowl of Pad Thai from a street stall costs around £1.40. A cold local beer in a bar runs £2.30. A full sit-down meal at a neighbourhood restaurant comes in between £3 and £5. What you'd spend on two pints in London covers food for an entire day here.
☀️ The weather
November to January is the best time to be in Bangkok. The rains have passed, humidity drops sharply, and temperatures sit between 22°C and 32°C during the day. December and January bring the coolest nights, often down to 20°C. It's peak season for good reason.
🏨 Where to stay
Bangkok covers every budget, from no-frills Sukhumvit hotels to some of the finest riverside properties in Asia.
Ibis Bangkok Silom · 8.2/10 · From £42/night
Clean, central, and close to the BTS Skytrain. A solid base if you plan to spend most of your time out exploring the city.
Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn · 8.6/10 · From £78/night
Mid-range with direct access to the BTS Skytrain. Pool, well-equipped rooms, and a convenient location for both the riverside and Silom districts.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok · 9.6/10 · From £350/night
One of the great hotels of Southeast Asia, on the banks of the Chao Phraya since 1879. If you're going to splurge, this is the one.
🎯 What to do
Bangkok is a city that rewards slow exploration as much as its headline attractions.
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew: The spiritual and historical centre of Bangkok. Dress with covered knees and shoulders, book your time slot in advance, and go early to beat the heat and the crowds.
Wat Arun: The Temple of Dawn sits on the west bank of the Chao Phraya, its spires covered in fragments of Chinese porcelain. Climb for views over the river at sunset.
Yaowarat (Chinatown) at night: Bangkok's most intense street food corridor comes alive after dark. Roast duck, fresh seafood, and dim sum vendors set up from around 6pm. Come hungry.
Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium: The oldest boxing stadium in Thailand, open since 1945. Fights on Tuesdays and Fridays. As far from tourist theatre as it gets.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Bangkok is one of the best-connected cities in Southeast Asia. The rest of Thailand is very close.
Chiang Mai: One hour by domestic flight north. Temples, mountain trekking, and a food scene that rivals Bangkok at a fraction of the pace.
Koh Samui: One hour by domestic flight south. White-sand beaches and clear Gulf of Thailand water. A natural second-week add-on.
Krabi: 90 minutes by domestic flight. Limestone cliffs, mangroves, and access to the islands of the Andaman coast.
Ayutthaya: 90 minutes by train from Bangkok. The ancient capital of Thailand, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site of crumbling temples and moss-covered ruins.
Dates run from November to late January. Non-stop from Gatwick. Check prices while they hold.
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