Nov 5, 2015, 10:10 am
Last edit by: Matt4
QR to and from Bangkok
What to expect
A recent trip report for this journey, can be found here:
Photos of the Cabin
You will find photos galore of the J cabin on the A380 and 777 which are some of the aircrafts QR use on the DOH-BKK-DOH route.
You will find photos galore of the F cabin on the A380 here.
Aircraft Layouts
A380: 1-2-1 layout in F and J, 3-4-3 (Lower deck) and 2-4-2 (Upper deck, only accessible for OneWorld status passengers unless the lower deck is full) in Y
787: 1-2-1 layout in J and 3-3-3 in Y
777: 2-2-2 layout in J, 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (QR834 DOH-BKK-HAN, QR835 HAN-BKK-DOH) in Y
A340-600: 2-2-2 layout in J and 2-4-2 in Y
Which Lounge should I use at BKK?
There are multiple lounges to use in Bangkok, and the best option for you will likely be determined by the time of your flight, and the location of your departure gate.
QR are in the process of opening their own lounge in Bangkok, but as of April 2016, we know very little other than it will be located on Concourse D. Until then, QR recommend J and F passengers use the lounges provided by Thai Airways. These lounges are scattered throughout the airport.
For F passengers, you will get an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge, which is located on Concourse E. It is a small area, but QR no longer have an Agreement to use the larger Thai Airways Royal First Lounge on Concourse D. The small area is roped off, and there is a small menu (no buffet), with a decent drinks selection.
For J passengers, and Y passengers with status (Silver and higher) you will receive an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. These are located on Concourse C, Concourse D, and Concourse E. A map of the lounges can be found here.
OneWorld Emerald or Sapphire card holders or F or J passengers have also access to two lounges situated on or near the 3rd floor, Concourse G: the recently-opened (2015) Cathay Pacific Lounge (04:00 to between 18:30 and 01:00), and the Japan Airlines lounge (05:45-09:55, 18:00-00:40). While the CX and JL lounges are quite close together, they can be a distance from the QR gates - so keep an eye on the time!
Connecting from Thai (TG) domestic
Thai will through check-in your bags and facilitate you as a "CIQ" passenger through an airside transfer at BKK. They will do this even if you are travelling to BKK on a completely separate TG ticket, but you will need to show evidence of the QR flight (ticket number or online check-in receipt). This is based on leaving from Chiang Mai, but should work for other Thai airports.
The process is particularly useful in avoiding security queues landside to airside at BKK, and gets neatly around QR's restrictions on check-in opening times at the airport.
CIQ stands for Customs Immigration and Quarantine: nothing to do with Chiquimula airport in Guatamala
Will I be given pyjamas and an amenity kit? Reports vary, but have a look at this thread before flying to prepare your expectations -
What meals are served? This is dependent on the timing of your flight and class of travel, but 1 or 2 full meals are usually offered by QR. Menus can be found via the QR Dashboard. F menus and Y menus are here.
Will I be offered Fast-Track through Immigration?
- Departure from BKK : you will get a Fast-Track (Premium Lane) voucher if travelling in J or F, or travelling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
- Arrival to BKK : if you are traveling in J or F, you will be provided with a Fast-Track voucher upon landing in Bangkok. Hold on to your boarding pass as you deplane, as the brown Fast Track vouchers are sometimes given out at the top of the gate rather than on the plane. If you are traveling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status, you have to request the Fast-Track voucher at the QR agent at the gate.
What time does check-in open? Check in opens 3 hours before your departure time. QR police this quite strictly.
What to expect
A recent trip report for this journey, can be found here:
Photos of the Cabin
You will find photos galore of the J cabin on the A380 and 777 which are some of the aircrafts QR use on the DOH-BKK-DOH route.
You will find photos galore of the F cabin on the A380 here.
Aircraft Layouts
A380: 1-2-1 layout in F and J, 3-4-3 (Lower deck) and 2-4-2 (Upper deck, only accessible for OneWorld status passengers unless the lower deck is full) in Y
787: 1-2-1 layout in J and 3-3-3 in Y
777: 2-2-2 layout in J, 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 (QR834 DOH-BKK-HAN, QR835 HAN-BKK-DOH) in Y
A340-600: 2-2-2 layout in J and 2-4-2 in Y
Which Lounge should I use at BKK?
There are multiple lounges to use in Bangkok, and the best option for you will likely be determined by the time of your flight, and the location of your departure gate.
QR are in the process of opening their own lounge in Bangkok, but as of April 2016, we know very little other than it will be located on Concourse D. Until then, QR recommend J and F passengers use the lounges provided by Thai Airways. These lounges are scattered throughout the airport.
For F passengers, you will get an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal First Lounge, which is located on Concourse E. It is a small area, but QR no longer have an Agreement to use the larger Thai Airways Royal First Lounge on Concourse D. The small area is roped off, and there is a small menu (no buffet), with a decent drinks selection.
For J passengers, and Y passengers with status (Silver and higher) you will receive an invitation to use the Thai Airways Royal Silk Lounge. These are located on Concourse C, Concourse D, and Concourse E. A map of the lounges can be found here.
OneWorld Emerald or Sapphire card holders or F or J passengers have also access to two lounges situated on or near the 3rd floor, Concourse G: the recently-opened (2015) Cathay Pacific Lounge (04:00 to between 18:30 and 01:00), and the Japan Airlines lounge (05:45-09:55, 18:00-00:40). While the CX and JL lounges are quite close together, they can be a distance from the QR gates - so keep an eye on the time!
Connecting from Thai (TG) domestic
Thai will through check-in your bags and facilitate you as a "CIQ" passenger through an airside transfer at BKK. They will do this even if you are travelling to BKK on a completely separate TG ticket, but you will need to show evidence of the QR flight (ticket number or online check-in receipt). This is based on leaving from Chiang Mai, but should work for other Thai airports.
The process is particularly useful in avoiding security queues landside to airside at BKK, and gets neatly around QR's restrictions on check-in opening times at the airport.
CIQ stands for Customs Immigration and Quarantine: nothing to do with Chiquimula airport in Guatamala
Will I be given pyjamas and an amenity kit? Reports vary, but have a look at this thread before flying to prepare your expectations -
What meals are served? This is dependent on the timing of your flight and class of travel, but 1 or 2 full meals are usually offered by QR. Menus can be found via the QR Dashboard. F menus and Y menus are here.
Will I be offered Fast-Track through Immigration?
- Departure from BKK : you will get a Fast-Track (Premium Lane) voucher if travelling in J or F, or travelling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status.
- Arrival to BKK : if you are traveling in J or F, you will be provided with a Fast-Track voucher upon landing in Bangkok. Hold on to your boarding pass as you deplane, as the brown Fast Track vouchers are sometimes given out at the top of the gate rather than on the plane. If you are traveling in Y with Silver, Gold or Platinum status, you have to request the Fast-Track voucher at the QR agent at the gate.
What time does check-in open? Check in opens 3 hours before your departure time. QR police this quite strictly.
QR to and from Bangkok (BKK) - Non Lounge Discussion
Nov 12, 2015, 9:51 am
#272
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Bad news... the QF BKK lounge is closing. See here
So if you want a shower, you'll have to use the TG C or E lounges. If you want a decent glass of wine... forget it
So if you want a shower, you'll have to use the TG C or E lounges. If you want a decent glass of wine... forget it
Will try the cathy lounge next time insead
Nov 12, 2015, 10:42 pm
#274
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Nov 14, 2015, 7:14 am
#275
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Nov 14, 2015, 10:11 am
#276
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788 on DOH-BKK ???
I've just edited the Wiki to add information for Y passengers and I've noticed that someone previously wrote on the Wiki there was 788 on this route. I've never seen that. But I've flown DOH-HKT on a 788...
Has anobody flown QR on a 788 between DOH and BKK ?
Has anobody flown QR on a 788 between DOH and BKK ?
Nov 15, 2015, 10:53 pm
#277
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Qr flights to/from BKK
To my knowledge this is the lastest on DOH-BKK route:
From airleneroute.net, never noticed a B788
QATAR Airways in second-half of November 2015 is expanding planned capacity on Doha – Bangkok service, with the addition of 20th weekly service on board Airbus A380 aircraft. QR832 on Mondays, QR837 on Tuesdays will be operated by A380 from 16NOV15 to 01DEC15, instead of 777-300ER.
QR operates this route 4 times a day.
QR834 DOH0120 – 1135BKK 77W D
QR836 DOH0155 – 1210BKK 388 D
QR832 DOH0830 – 1845BKK 388 x2
QR832 DOH0830 – 1845BKK 77W 2
QR830 DOH2040 – 0655+1BKK 388 D
QR837 BKK0140 – 0440DOH 388 x3
QR837 BKK0140 – 0440DOH 77W 3
QR831 BKK0835 – 1135DOH 388 D
QR835 BKK1955 – 2255DOH 77W D
QR833 BKK2045 – 2355DOH 388 D
From airleneroute.net, never noticed a B788
QATAR Airways in second-half of November 2015 is expanding planned capacity on Doha – Bangkok service, with the addition of 20th weekly service on board Airbus A380 aircraft. QR832 on Mondays, QR837 on Tuesdays will be operated by A380 from 16NOV15 to 01DEC15, instead of 777-300ER.
QR operates this route 4 times a day.
QR834 DOH0120 – 1135BKK 77W D
QR836 DOH0155 – 1210BKK 388 D
QR832 DOH0830 – 1845BKK 388 x2
QR832 DOH0830 – 1845BKK 77W 2
QR830 DOH2040 – 0655+1BKK 388 D
QR837 BKK0140 – 0440DOH 388 x3
QR837 BKK0140 – 0440DOH 77W 3
QR831 BKK0835 – 1135DOH 388 D
QR835 BKK1955 – 2255DOH 77W D
QR833 BKK2045 – 2355DOH 388 D
Nov 18, 2015, 7:26 am
#280
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Just did the A380 on QR833 BKK-DOH 20:45-23:55 and there were no PJs in C/F. The FA managed to find a couple of PJs from a previous flight (still wrapped), though.
Nov 18, 2015, 9:47 am
#282
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Yes, on QR837, the 01:40 departure from BKK-DOH on the A380, pjamas are offered in both F and J.
Nov 19, 2015, 1:52 am
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Nov 23, 2015, 8:52 am
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Anyone have luck getting into the Royal First Lounge when arriving on QR but departing another OW airline? I imagine it's not part of the rules so I'd have to depend on my wit and charm.
Nov 26, 2015, 5:17 am
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It has nothing to do with wit and charm. You need a voucher to enter the TG Lounge and it's not an arrivals lounge. Thai won't get paid for allowing you into their lounge so you can pretty much forget it. For your connection you have to rely on the oneWorld Lounges available with CX being the best choice.