How to get to Thailand

Direct flights from the UK to Thailand take about 11 hours. Non-direct flights are cheaper but are best suited to those travelling with older kids. From Bangkok, there are daily flights to Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi and Ko Samui.

Bangkok is GMT+6, so you need to factor in jet-lag and make sure the duration of your holiday warrants the inevitable tiredness and disruption to your kids’ routines.