How to get fromCape Town to Thailandby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cape Town to Thailand by plane or train

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Fly to Hat Yai
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CPT - HDY
20h 23m
฿19,283–60,324
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane CPT - BKK
17h 29m
฿13,283–35,324
Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane CPT - CNX
19h 6m
฿18,243–50,284
Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CPT - DMK
17h 57m
฿15,237–43,283
Fly to Alor Setar, train
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane CPT - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
23h 43m
฿18,518–56,524
Fly to Udon Thani International Airport
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane CPT - UTH
20h 1m
฿20,353–60,434

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

14Weekly Planes

22h 8mAverage Duration

฿14,952Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,721.8 km
Duration: 20h 23m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hat Yai (HDY) twice daily.

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Bangkok(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Thailand’s bustling capital is filled with historic monuments, ancient temples, great shopping and a fascinating culture. Pick up some fresh produce at the famous floating markets, explore the many wats (temples) that pepper the city, and kick back at a local cabaret show. Visit the majestic Grand Palace or the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, stroll through colourful Chinatown, and explore the city’s many canals. Test your bargaining skills at Chatuchak Weekend Market, experience a traditional muay thai kickboxing match and soak up the heady energy of Khao San Road.

Things to do in Bangkok

Siam Amazing Park(Opens in a new window)

Siam Amazing Park, more commonly known as Siam Park City or Suansiam, is an amusement and water park located in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok, Thailand. It was founded in November 1980 and remains the oldest amusement and water park complex in Southeast Asia. Located near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, it contains attractions such as Southeast Asia's first suspended looping coaster with five inversions, a large wave pool and seven-story slides.

Happy Land(Opens in a new window)

Happy Land was an amusement park in Thailand. It was located in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok, on Nawamin Road (or Sukha Phiban 1 Road). It has been closed since 1977, and the area is now occupied by residential houses. Some of its rides were sold to Siam Park City.

Siam Park City Railway(Opens in a new window)

Siam Amazing Park Railway is a former miniature railway at Siam Park City in Bangkok.

Places to stay in Bangkok

Chillax Heritage Hotel Khaosan(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Villa De Khaosan by Chillax(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Riva Surya Bangkok(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Villa De Pranakorn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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