Looking to book a flight from Canada to Thailand for the first time? You’ve come to the right place!
I recently flew on Air Canada to experience their Toronto to Bangkok flight itinerary in Business Class via Tokyo Narita. I then returned on the new seasonal BKK to YVR route, which conveniently flies direct from Bangkok to Vancouver.
If you’re researching the best Thailand flights from Canada read my review to learn about the best options on Air Canada.
Choosing A Flight From Canada To Thailand
As a professional travel journalist I’ve had the opportunity to visit Thailand 5 times!
On my first visit in 2008 I instantly fell in love with the “land of smiles,” backpacking on a shoestring to Bangkok, Sukothai, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Koh Phi Phi. On more recent trips I explored the luxurious islands of Phuket and Koh Samui.
Having visited over 90 countries in my career, I can without hesitation exclaim that Thailand is one of my top 5 favourite countries in the world to visit! It’s just a shame that Canada and Thailand are on opposite ends of the globe, which makes getting there an arduous journey that requires a lot of research and planning.
Historically, if you wanted to book a flight from Canada to Thailand you’d have to fly via a minimum of 1 connection through airports in East Asia like Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and Hong Kong.
In 2022 Air Canada launched the first ever direct flight from North America to Thailand, via its seasonal Vancouver to Bangkok direct flight, which operates from Vancouver starting December 1 and the last return flight from Bangkok is on May 3.
Flight From Canada To Thailand With Air Canada
In 2023 I planned an epic 2 month trip to Thailand.
I would be departing from my home in Toronto the day after Thanksgiving in early October and returning in mid December just in time for Christmas.
Due to the dates of my travel, I was able to book two different Air Canada flight routes: Toronto to Thailand via a short Tokyo connection and BKK to YVR direct.
If you are booking return flights from Canada to Thailand between December and May when the Air Canada Vancouver to Bangkok route is active travel between the countries is a breeze.
If you’re looking to book Thailand flights from Canada between May and November the best route is on Air Canada via Tokyo.
Since there are no direct flights from Toronto to Bangkok, I knew I’d always have to connect at another airport before landing in Thailand. If you live in British Columbia and can easily take the direct Air Canada Vancouver to Bangkok flight let’s just say I’m jealous!
Toronto To Bangkok Flight Route
I booked the best Toronto to Bangkok flight itinerary with Air Canada.
You’ll want to book the flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Bangkok (BKK) via Tokyo Narita (NRT), which departs at 1pm and arrives into Japan at 3pm local time.
The average flight time from Toronto to Tokyo is 13.5 hours.
My short connection in Tokyo was just over 2 hours, giving me plenty of time to hop on the last leg of my trip with Thai Airways, a Star Alliance partner airline.
The average flight time from Tokyo to Bangkok is 6.5 hours.
If you do the quick math, the total time to get from Toronto to Thailand with Air Canada is 22 hours.
Toronto To Bangkok Via Tokyo In Air Canada Business Class
I arrived at Pearson International Airport over 3 hours before my flight from Canada to Thailand so I could maximize my time at the luxurious airport lounge.
24 hours prior to my flight I used the Air Canada app to check into my flight to make the day of travel truly stressless. I highly recommend using the Air Canada app as it offers helpful features like online check in, flight change updates, and electronic boarding pass.
Upon arrival I rolled my carry-on to the Air Canada Business Class check-in, which includes concierge service, priority security for accelerated screening, and priority baggage delivery upon arrival.
Air Canada Signature Suite at Toronto Pearson Airport
Once through airport security in Toronto, passengers with a Business Class ticket traveling internationally can rest and relax at the Air Canada Signature Suite, which is open daily from 10:30am-11pm.
Divided into three separate spaces, the spacious 6,400-square-foot lounge can accommodate up to 160 passengers. The Air Canada Signature Suite’s refined design, by acclaimed Montreal architect Heekyung Duquette is complemented by art from some of Canada’s best talents, including a mural by Ottawa artist Gavin Lynch and works by Montreal artists Pascale Girardin and Nicolas Ruel, as well as the Cloudscape Chandelier from leading Toronto design firm Moss & Lam.
The main draw of the Air Canada Signature Suite is its impressive upscale food and drink selection, which ranks among the best when it comes to North American business class airport lounges.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary sit-down meal, ordering from a restaurant-style à la carte menu crafted for Air Canada by renowned Chef David Hawksworth, who manages the award-winning Vancouver restaurants: Hawksworth and Nightingale.
The menu features four appetizers and an equal number of entrées. Portions are generous and staff encourage diners to select several dishes. I arrived at the lunch hour so ordered a celebratory glass of rose champagne accompanied by Quebec Foie Gras Terrine, Roasted Corn Soup and the signature Hawksworth Burger.
If you’re in a rush to catch your flight from Canada to Thailand don’t fret, you can always enjoy a quick bite, grazing from the lounge’s buffet. During my visit the buffet selection included a selection of artisanal cured meats and cheeses, smoked salmon, green berry salad, watermelon salad, grilled broccoli salad, cold beet soup, ancho corn soup, Jambalaya chicken, rice & peas, roasted zucchini, Hawaiian pork belly bao and selection of desserts.
Air Canada Toronto to Bangkok Flight Business Class Cabin
Air Canada Signature Service is the airlines end-to-end premium travel experience featuring the Air Canada Signature Class cabin, formerly known as International Business Class. It is offered exclusively when flying to and from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and South America on board mainline Boeing 787, 777 and our Airbus A330 aircraft.
Air Canada Signature Service ensures a seamless airport experience with dedicated check-in counters, expedited security clearance, lounge access, exclusive boarding lanes, priority baggage handling and more. On board, Air Canada Signature Class customers are treated to exclusive service and amenities.
Air Canada flight AC 009 from Toronto to Tokyo flies in a spacious Boeing 787-8. It’s layout includes 20 Business Class, 21 Premium Economy and 214 Economy Seats.
The Business Class Cabin features 5 rows of lay-flat individual pod seats, which have a width of 21 inches. Executive or Classic Pods offer lumbar support and massage function, converting to a fully flat bed up to 6′ 7″ long.
Business Class travelers are given a sanitized and clean pillow, duvet and mattress pad packaged together with a luxurious Aqua di Parma amenity kit.
Air Canada’s award-winning in-flight entertainment now includes AppleTV+ and Mattel, so you’ll find their content on board along with a wide range of shows, movies, and podcasts. The airlines partnership with AppleTV+ includes 2 free months for new and returning subscribers.
In October, 2023 Air Canada became the first airline worldwide to add Audible Original Podcasts and Audiobooks to its in flight entertainment offerings.
Every seat is outfitted with a 110 volt connection, no adapter required. There’s also free Wi-Fi on board for all Aeroplan members!
Air Canada Toronto to Bangkok Flight Business Class Food Service
As a food writer I’m always excited to peel back the tin foil and see what’s trending in the world of in-flight meals.
For all flights departing Canada, Business Class guests enjoy an all-inclusive meal featuring a hot casserole, appetizer, salad, dessert, a bread roll, cheese, and crackers. A hot snack option is served mid-flight, and a snack basket is available throughout the flight.
With Air Canada’s drool-worthy culinary offerings, you can experience a world of flavours before you reach your destination. In addition to long-standing partnerships with Vancouver’s David Hawksworth and Vikram Vij, recently Montreal’s chef Jérôme Ferrer was added to the airlines chef panel to showcase the best cuisine Canada has to offer. Last but certainly not least, complementing your culinary journey is a selection of top wines chosen by leading Canadian sommelier, Véronique Rivest.
To satisfy your thirst when sky-high, bar service includes bottled water, Perrier, Lavazza coffee, black tea, a range of soft drinks, beer, red & white wine, and Laurent-Perrier champagne. Sommelier Véronique Rivest manages the in-flight wine list, featuring top notch bottles from France, Argentina, Spain, Portugal and Canada.
New menu additions include oat milk for a non-dairy option in coffee and teas, and back by popular demand, the classic Italian Aperol Spirtz.
Air Canada Toronto To Tokyo Business Class Menu
Shortly after take off Business Class passengers are served champagne. Friendly cabin staff then begin dinner meal service, which begins with a salad and appetizer, followed by entree and then dessert.
Lights are dimmed during the middle of the flight so guests can recline and relax then 90 minutes before landing a breakfast service is provided.
Between dinner and breakfast if you’re feeling peckish light bites are offered such as Chicken Pot Pie and Grape Tomato Bocconcini Cheese Salad. A selection of packaged snacks is always available in the galley.
This was the menu served on my Air Canada flight from Toronto to Tokyo in Business Class:
Dinner
- Prawn Cocktail: spicy seafood sauce, creamy guacamole, pineapple, red peppers, jalapeno
- Grilled Sake Marinated Black Cod: steamed tofu, shimeji mushrooms, crispy snow peas, carrots, steamed rice
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken: lemon caper butter, chive mashed potatoes, haricot verts
- Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Fillet: shandong noodles, mixed vegetables, toasted sesame seeds
- Grilled Veal Striploin: butternut squash risotto, asparagus, creamy button mushroom sauce
Dessert
- Cheese Plate: oka, cheddar, brie, grapes crackers
- Coconut Lavender Cake
Breakfast
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- Parsley Omelette: breakfast potatoes, chicken sausages, vegetable salsa
- Chicken Yakisoba: chicken noodle stir-fry, scrambled egg, crispy cabbage, carrots, scallions
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit
- Muesli, apples, raisins, coconut, pumpkin seeds
- Croissant, butter strawberry jam
Bangkok To Vancouver Flight
After spending 2 glorious months in Thai paradise it was time to fly home!
I was excited to experience the new Air Canada Bangkok to Vancouver flight, which flies direct from YVR to BKK and BKK to YVR between December 1 and May 3.
You’ll want to book the direct flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Vancouver (YVR), which departs at 8:30am and arrives at 7am on the same day. Yes, you heard that right, the Bangkok to Vancouver flight is so epic you actually travel back in time!
Wondering what the Bangkok to Vancouver flight time is?
The only direct flight from Thailand to Canada clocks in at 16 hours and 25 minutes long.
After landing in Vancouver you can select from several daily flights from YVR to YYZ, or other Canadian destinations like Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Quebec City, Halifax or St John’s.
The average flight time from Vancouver to Toronto is 4.5 hours and a 2 hour connecting time is suggested to get through immigration. If you do the quick math, the total time to get from Bangkok to Toronto via Vancouver with Air Canada is 23 hours.
Bangkok To Vancouver Flight Air Canada Premium Economy Class
Since I would need to be at the airport at the crack of down at 5:30am I spent the previous 2 nights at the nearby Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa.
The luxury resort offers a complimentary shuttle to the Bangkok International Airport. Since the hotel is just 15 minutes away, it’s the perfect property to enjoy a massage and game of golf before flying over 16 hours back to Canada.
On the Bangkok To Vancouver Flight AC 066 I booked a Premium Economy Class Seat, so I could compare and contrast both experiences.
The Boeing 787-9 aircraft features 30 Business Class, 21 Premium Economy and 247 Economy Class Seats.
Premium Economy Class is organized into 3 rows in a 2x3x2 configuration. Seat width is 19 inches and pitch is 38 inches.
Premium Economy Class passengers enjoy similar food and beverage service as Business Class passengers, aside from lay-flat seats and Aqua di Parma amenity kits.
This was the menu served on my Air Canada flight from Bangkok to Toronto in Premium Economy Class:
Lunch
- Mesclun Salad: cucumber, tomato, pomelo
- Beef Tenderloin: thyme jus, potato au gratin, asparagus, mushroom, pumpkin
- Chicken Biryani: oksra masala, rice, fried onion
- Dessert: chocolate profiteroles
Breakfast
- Seasonal Fruit & Bread
- Scrambled Eggs: chicken sausage, rosti potato, roasted tomato
- Stir-Fried Pork Noodle: oyster sauce, boy choy
