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Updated April 2024

After more than 30 years of tension and strained relationship, Saudi Arabia and Thailand have officially agreed to restore diplomatic ties fully. Following this announcement, the tropical havens of Thailand have begun to welcome travellers from Saudi Arabia, as several flights are now available from Saudi Arabia to Thailand.

Travellers from Saudi Arabia are allowed entry into Thailand. However, the entry comes with some additional requirements. Here are the latest entry requirements you should be aware of while travelling from Saudi Arabia to Thailand.

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Can I travel from Saudi Arabia to Thailand?

Yes, you can. Moreover, international arrivals to Thailand are NO longer required to register themselves for the Thailand pass. However, possessing travel insurance is still highly recommended.

Flights from Saudi Arabia to Thailand

A simple search through Wego will show you the latest flight schedules, allowing you to choose the best flight deals from across several airlines.

Book cheap flights to Thailand from Saudi Arabia

Given below are the flight schedules and ticket prices for two of the most sought-after airways covering the Saudi Arabia-Thailand routes for the month of January and February 2023.

Saudi Airlines

SAUDIA or Saudi Airlines operates several direct and connecting flights from Saudi Arabia to multiple cities in Thailand, including Bangkok, Phuket and Samui

Flight ticket price and schedule

Riyadh to Bangkok: up to one direct flight available three days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 1530.
Dammam to Bangkok: multiple connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 1490.
Jeddah to Bangkok: up to one direct flight available four days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 1545.
Riyadh to Phuket: multiple connecting flights available four days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 1300.
Jeddah to Phuket: multiple connecting flights available four days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 2033.
Riyadh to Samui: multiple connecting flights available four days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 1718.
Jeddah to Samui: multiple connecting flights available four days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 2275.

Please visit Wego for Saudia’s full schedule.

Emirates

Emirates offers several connecting flights flying from Saudi Arabia to various cities in Thailand, including Bangkok, Phuket and Samui

Flight ticket price and schedule

Riyadh to Bangkok: multiple connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 3030.
Dammam to Bangkok: multiple connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 2822.
Jeddah to Bangkok: multiple connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 2922.
Riyadh to Phuket: multiple connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 3100.
Jeddah to Phuket: multiple connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 2970.
Riyadh to Samui: three to five connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 4264.
Dammam to Samui: four to five connecting flights available seven days a week. Ticket rates start at SAR 4606.

Please visit Wego for Emirates’ full schedule.

Thailand visa requirement for Saudi travellers

Travellers from Saudi Arabia or those holding a Saudi Arabian ordinary passport are eligible for the Visa Exemption Scheme in Thailand, allowing them to travel to Thailand, visa-free, for tourism purposes with a stay period of not more than 45 days.

Thailand Visa Free: Countries Eligible to Get Visa Waiver & Exemption to Thailand

Other types of visas available are the non-immigrant business visa, diplomatic visa, tourist visa for medical treatment, non-immigrant visa for family members of a Thai national, non-immigrant long-stay visa, and transit and sports visa.

Please visit the website of the Thailand embassy in Riyadh for more details.

Thailand entry requirements

General requirements

The following are some of the general entry requirements travellers from Saudi Arabia should follow before entry into Thailand:

Travellers are not required to obtain a Thailand Pass or Certificate of Entry (COE). There is also no requirement to download any mobile app.
Travel Insurance is still highly recommended when travelling to Thailand.