Travellers wishing to get some fun in the sun and a dazzling city experience should take flights to Bangkok. The capital city of Thailand, locals know it as Krung Thep or the City Of Angels. Bangkok is famous for its gender-bending entertainers, ladyboys as they’re known, but it has lots more to offer than just eye-popping stage shows and streets lined with neon lighting. If Bangkok was a person they would be the life and soul of the party, but also have a very deep, spiritual side. And killer shopping skills. The shopping is unrivalled anywhere in the world. High-end designer malls and street markets cater to tourists with deep pockets as well as backpackers. With a direct Bangkok flight into either Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport you’ll have some of the world’s most ornate temples at your fingertips. Bangkok's temples are an integral part of the Thai capital.
If you’re taking cheap Bangkok flights, the unmissable temple is Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, (Temple of the Dawn) which is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. You can also try Wat Mahathat, the headquarters of the Mahanikai school of Buddhism, Thailand's largest monastic order and a Vipassana Meditation centre. Whatever the purpose, it’s an impressive sight. Make sure you visit early in the morning to avoid crowds. One of the best reasons for taking direct flights to Bangkok is to party. You’ll be overwhelmed by the variety of choice as far as clubs go. Restaurants too, most of which are wallet-friendly. Tack on a trip to Phuket and other idyllic beach paradises after you take return flights to Bangkok. Thailand’s islands are a must-visit for many of the world’s backpackers and where the famous full moon parties take place.
