📊 Travel Cost Index· Bangkok · Gulf of Thailand & Andaman coast· Updated August 2026
By Wijhatik team · Last updated: August 2026
Quick answer:According to the Wijhatik Travel Cost Index (updated August 2026), a 5-day trip to Thailand for two travelers from the Gulf ranges from ~5,600 SAR (economy) to ~12,600 SAR (comfort), averaging ~8,600 SAR. This includes round-trip flights (~2,150 SAR/person) plus stay, food, transport and activities (~430 SAR/person/day at mid level). Figures are planning estimates and vary by season and booking time.
Thailand blends vibrant Bangkok, tropical islands and great value. This page shows the Wijhatik Travel Cost Index for Thailand — dated estimates for a typical trip.
Airport
BKK
Flight time
~6–7 hrs
Best season
the cool season
Avg 5 days for two
~8,600 SAR
Currency
Saudi riyal
Updated
August 2026
Wijhatik Travel Cost Index — Thailand
Average 5-day trip for two
5,600 – 12,600 SAR
economy → comfort · avg ~8,600 SAR · incl. flights
1) Daily cost components (per person)
Component (per person/day)
Economy
Mid
Comfort
🏨 Stay (hotel)
117
194
315
🍽️ Food
65
108
175
🚗 Transport
39
65
105
🎟️ Activities
39
65
105
Daily total per person
260
430
700
All figures in Saudi riyal (SAR). Daily total excludes airfare.
2) Estimated trip total
Item (5-day trip)
Economy
Mid
Comfort
✈️ Round-trip flight (per person)
1,500
2,150
2,800
🧳 Stay & expenses · 5 days (per person)
1,300
2,150
3,500
Per person · 5 days
2,800
4,300
6,300
Two people · 5 days
5,600
8,600
12,600
≈ Two people at mid level: 2293 USD (rate ~3.75).
How we build the index: Wijhatik estimates from observed flight-price averages, hotel-price averages and living-cost data, in Saudi riyal, updated August 2026. Daily split: 45% stay · 25% food · 15% transport · 15% activities. Read the full methodology →
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How much does a 5-day trip to Thailand cost for two?
Roughly ~5,600 SAR (economy) to ~12,600 SAR (comfort), averaging ~8,600 SAR incl. flights and expenses, per the Wijhatik index updated August 2026.
How much are flights to Bangkok?
A round-trip per person is estimated between 1,500 and 2,800 SAR depending on season and timing; live prices show in the calculator.
When is the cheapest time to visit Thailand?
Usually best value in November–February, outside peak summer, with lower flight and hotel prices.
Are these live prices or estimates?
The tables are Wijhatik planning estimates. Live, bookable prices appear inside the calculator and deals pages.
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