tim armstrong Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 My wife and I are going to Oz around mid-July and intend to return mid August. We have time and are flexible about the mode of transport. But we are also looking at cheap options. Does anyone have any ideas? I did think about a train to Kuala Lumpur, and flying from there. But maybe there are cheaper budget airlines from BKK ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wprime Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Non-flexible economy Qantas tickets cost about 10,000 baht plus taxes return per person. They need to be booked a fair way in advance though otherwise the price goes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobiasML Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Try Scoot, Tiger Airways, jetStar and Air Asia. All of them are going through Singapore except Air Asia. They go as well through KL. You could try as well Thai Lion. Not sure if they are already operating via their Hub. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Flying would probably be cheaper than trains these days. Air Asia sale is on right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Try Scoot, Tiger Airways, jetStar and Air Asia. All of them are going through Singapore except Air Asia. They go as well through KL. You could try as well Thai Lion. Not sure if they are already operating via their Hub.Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Check Scoot in terms of a range of days, both there and back, their fares can be quite different by just changing the dates by a day. I recently checked because of a mooted trip Bkk to Sydney and return (actually never happened, meeting aborted) and discovered they also have Scoot Business Class (check the details on their site) and by adjusting by a day each way I discovered a return fare of 22,000Baht all up. Must admit I've never used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henksteeghsth Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Cheapest way go walking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Cheapest way go walking ...............Or swim.............. ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Normally cheapest is KL to Perth with Air Asia, you just have to get to KL , you can cross by land if you wish..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Could do a courier flight if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Strangebrew Posted June 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2014 Several ways Hijack a plane, pose as Thai polictian and go first class on Thaiairlines swim, or jump on a refugee boat. Or if costs so important stay home. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBobThai Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Flying would probably be cheaper than trains these days. Air Asia sale is on right now. A train ride all the way to Australia from Bangkok would be quite interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Tim, the first question to be asked is 'where' in Australia do you need to get to or prefer to fly into? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 What ever the destination is or what airline you chose, sadly TG is way out of the question fare wise as they're asking almost double the money as anthers, however, they have a 14 days trip promotion to Oz at a very good price, but you wouldn't know it as TG are too busy/aloof or simply not interested in telling that to their customers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Flying would probably be cheaper than trains these days. Air Asia sale is on right now. A train ride all the way to Australia from Bangkok would be quite interesting. Just hope the windows don't leak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Could do a courier flight if you want. Great idea, just carry a few k's of the traffickers best. Free flight AND free accommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Where in Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 not that type of courier lol but I have done several flights carrying legal document Once for a computer part All above board custom cleared and legal. Of course did have to cover tax on business class ticketand pay lugage fee for my bags but still great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Since most of the guys here most likely will want to travel to/from Aus. Thai currently have a BNE - BKK return for $775. You have to go through this page ... http://www.thaiairways.com.au/sites/en_AU/plan_my_trip/Special_fare/Offers_Booking/aus_54th.page But if you go through their standard booking it's almost $1,100 Just a heads up. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 I have booked a and traveled at short notice (within 1 week) few tickets over the last few months, Qantas and Singapore Airlines, at the time the cheapest (including against AA and Scoot) I will have to be desperate to fly Scoot again. Both To Brizy and Gold Coast was a viable option if the price was right. As much as I detest Qantas on so many levels, the trip was a please compared to the budget ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim armstrong Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks guys for all the info. We are still perfecting the walking on water routine, so maybe we'll do that next time. We are going to Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane starting in Sydney. I'll try the cheap Qantas deals first and post what happens. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Sydney is serviced by AirAsia and, by default, Brisbane, though landing on the Gold Coast, an hours drive away. AirAsia, given their sale is cheap ATM ... plus Thai is good also with that special link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainess Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) Work your passage on a container ship. You'd be surprised how little work you actually have to do to get a free trip to Australia including free food and a free cabin, of course. I had to work less than 3 hours a day on one Norwegian ship. The food was plentiful and delicious (mixture of Scandinavian and Asian due to several chefs on board) and my cabin was comfortable and quiet. I even had very fast Wi-Fi by satellite. I'd suggest boarding a container ship in Singapore or Hong Kong. There are hundreds of ships that would happily allow you on board, as long as you comply with the visa rules of your port of disembarkation, of course. Ask permission first. Never consider stowing away as you could get yourselves into trouble. Edited June 3, 2014 by Thainess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Work your passage on a container ship. You'd be surprised how little work you actually have to do to get a free trip to Australia including free food and a free cabin, of course. I had to work less than 3 hours a day on one Norwegian ship. The food was plentiful and delicious (mixture of Scandinavian and Asian due to several chefs on board) and my cabin was comfortable and quiet. I even had very fast Wi-Fi by satellite. I'd suggest boarding a container ship in Singapore or Hong Kong. There are hundreds of ships that would happily allow you on board, as long as you comply with the visa rules of your port of disembarkation, of course. Ask permission first. Never consider stowing away as you could get yourselves into trouble. So without any experience working on a big ship, they will accept any volunteers that want to go with them ? I find this hard to believe. Sent from my SM-P601 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Travel Bug Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Work your passage on a container ship. You'd be surprised how little work you actually have to do to get a free trip to Australia including free food and a free cabin, of course. I had to work less than 3 hours a day on one Norwegian ship. The food was plentiful and delicious (mixture of Scandinavian and Asian due to several chefs on board) and my cabin was comfortable and quiet. I even had very fast Wi-Fi by satellite. I'd suggest boarding a container ship in Singapore or Hong Kong. There are hundreds of ships that would happily allow you on board, as long as you comply with the visa rules of your port of disembarkation, of course. Ask permission first. Never consider stowing away as you could get yourselves into trouble. That all sounds great, but if you piss one of those tough as hell sailors off, God it's a long swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4dyg Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 (edited) darwin to kupang indonesia is the shortest flight but it really isnt worth the hassle of going land/ship through indonesia if you dont want to go through. yes and it IS a big hassle with spanners throw in all the way. not sure of the flight cost but if you also add in indo visa to land/ship transport i dont think you are going to come in under the cost of cheap flight from thailand or malaysia. international to exactly where you want to be was also cheaper than closest port (perth or darwin) then domestic flights but my info is nowhere near current. may also be able to get into broome now a days. dont really know.. Edited June 4, 2014 by 4dyg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikitaaziz Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Traveling to Australia is a pricey proposition -- the airfare alone could bust your budget, and the sheer length of the flight encourages most visitors to stretch their visit for well over a week (it'll take you that long just to get over the jet lag!). So how can you afford a two-week or longer journey to the Land Down Under?It may not be as difficult as you think. We've put together 25 ways to help you save money on every aspect of your trip to Australia, including info on cheap eats, discount cards, fun freebies and more.So, I think every one should take the travel insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Traveling to Australia is a pricey proposition -- the airfare alone could bust your budget, and the sheer length of the flight encourages most visitors to stretch their visit for well over a week (it'll take you that long just to get over the jet lag!). So how can you afford a two-week or longer journey to the Land Down Under? It may not be as difficult as you think. We've put together 25 ways to help you save money on every aspect of your trip to Australia, including info on cheap eats, discount cards, fun freebies and more.So, I think every one should take the travel insurance. Wot a load of rubbish. The airfare, on a comparitive basis is relatively cheap. As for 'jet lag', the time differnece is a measly 3 hours. Your commericial "We've put together 25 ways to help you save money on every aspect of your trip to Australia, including info on cheap eats, discount cards, fun freebies and more." is not appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Scoot to Gold Coast or Sydney appear to be the best options going through Singapore. I fly to/from Sydney often so Air Asia is usually the cheapest but you have to get to KL. AA have big sale at the moment, just booked return KL/Sydney for AUD 380 but that is for 2015 dates. KL to Perth can be very cheap but not cheap to get from Perth to east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 ... just booked return KL/Sydney for AUD 380 but that is for 2015 dates. WOW ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks guys for all the info. We are still perfecting the walking on water routine, so maybe we'll do that next time. We are going to Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane starting in Sydney. I'll try the cheap Qantas deals first and post what happens. Thanks again. I was looking at Qantas in September. Bkk to Canberra return was about 15000 baht. It looks good but when taxes added was 31000 baht. Still ok This has put me off Qantas when booking on internet: Important Information After you have completed your booking you will need to visit our office below within two working days for credit card and signature verification. Your ticket will be issued once your credit card has been sighted. Bangkok Office 21st Floor, Charn Issara Tower I, 942/162 Rama 4 Road, Silom, Bangrak Open hours: 8.30am-5pm Mon to Fri Phone: +66 (2) 632 6611 #Qantas representative Cancel I do not live in Bangkok. So a bit difficult. I will try a travel agent and see what they can offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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