Finding flights - tips
There are plenty of different search engines for finding cheap flights. Based on my experience, I’ve put together some tips that should help you even more.
Duration: approx. [4:03]
As of April 2026
Audio Transcript
Before you even start searching, / take a moment to pause.Don’t click straight on the cheapest flight. //Ask yourself first:What should this trip really cost, all in?
Not just the ticket. Baggage, too, / getting to the airport, / layover time, / flight times. Only when all that’s clear / can searching become a true comparison.
Over the years, I’ve checked a lot of flights to Bangkok. Often side by side. Often from different departure airports. And sometimes with surprising price differences for almost the same trip.
That’s where my most important lesson comes from: //The cheapest flight / isn’t automatically the best. What looks like a bargain can end up costing more. For example, / if your luggage goes missing, if the airport transfer is expensive, or if a layover is so long / that the whole trip loses its ease.
I especially like using Skyscanner because I can search flexibly. Not just for a specific date, but across a whole month. And I can factor in baggage costs right away.
This is especially important for flights to Bangkok. Many fares only look attractive until you take a closer look. Once checked baggage is added, the price can change significantly.
When searching, it's best to ask yourself four questions: //How much can I really spend on the flight?How flexible am I with my dates?Which airports can I realistically fly from?And how long can a layover be at most /before it ruins the trip?
These four questions often get you further /than any so-called secret trick.
Then don’t just look at the destination; take a good look at the starting point, too. It’s surprisingly often overlooked.
I’ve often found that the same travel date was significantly cheaper when departing from a different German airport. If you’re flying as a pair, you’ll notice the difference quickly. It gets even more interesting when you also check Vienna or Brussels. It may sound like a detour at first, but it can really pay off.
I also keep noticing similar patterns when it comes to when you search. On weekdays, / especially Tuesday through Thursday, / I often find better prices. Flights early in the morning or later in the evening also often seem cheaper / than those in the middle of the day.
This isn’t a law of nature. But these are patterns I’ve often seen confirmed. The only thing that matters is: never rely on a single rule. Airfares are constantly changing. You’re better off learning to read them than trying to control them.
And once you’ve found your flight, / don’t stop there. Take a closer look at your seat. //Especially on a long-haul flight to Bangkok, / this matters more than many people expect.
The standard seat map shown during booking often looks neat, but tells you little about what things will really be like. Legroom. How close you are to the toilets. The view from the window. Whether you’re over the wing. You can’t tell any of that from the booking screen. But once you’re on the flight, you’ll notice it all the more.
My personal tip: //Don’t search for flights in a rush. And certainly not with the feeling that you have to find the perfect deal /right now.
Finding good flights has far less to do with hunting for bargains than many people think. It starts with clarity. When you know what you can compromise on—and what you can’t—you can usually book with more confidence. And often find a better deal, too.
And you’ll feel the difference later on your trip. Not just in the price, but in the whole experience of arriving in Bangkok.