Points needed for Bangkok from Bangalore: exact numbers by card and cabin class
Bangalore to Bangkok is one of the highest-value short-haul redemptions from South India. Here is exactly how many points each card and transfer partner requires.
Economy award requirements
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer charges 17,500 miles one-way for Bangalore (BLR) to Bangkok (BKK) in economy. This is the lowest published rate among major programs for this route. Thai Airways via Star Alliance also prices at around 17,500 miles in economy through KrisFlyer.
British Airways Avios prices BLR–BKK at approximately 20,000–25,000 Avios one-way in economy depending on date and routing.
Business class award requirements
KrisFlyer business class: 35,000 miles one-way BLR–BKK on Singapore Airlines. This includes the Singapore stopover option at no extra mileage cost. British Airways Avios: approximately 50,000–62,500 Avios depending on the partner airline and date.
Which cards transfer to KrisFlyer and Avios
KrisFlyer transfers: HDFC Infinia (1:1), HDFC Diners Club Metal (1:1 up to 2:1 equivalent via SmartBuy), Axis Atlas (EDGE Miles to KrisFlyer), Scapia (Scapia Coins to KrisFlyer), Amex MRCC (MR to KrisFlyer).
Avios transfers: HDFC Infinia, HDFC Diners Club Metal, Amex MRCC, Amex Platinum Travel.
How many months of spend to reach Bangkok
At ₹50,000 monthly spend on a 5x card, you earn roughly 2,500 points per month. For 17,500 KrisFlyer miles in economy, that is 7 months if your card transfers at 1:1. At ₹1,00,000 monthly spend, the timeline drops to approximately 3.5 months.
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Common questions about Bangalore to Bangkok on points
How many points do I need to fly from Bangalore to Bangkok?
Economy class requires roughly 17,500–25,000 miles one-way depending on the program. Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer charges 17,500 miles in economy. Business class ranges from 35,000–62,500 miles one-way.
Which credit card is best for earning Bangalore to Bangkok flights?
Cards that transfer to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer offer the most direct path: HDFC Infinia, HDFC Diners Club Metal, Axis Atlas, and Scapia all transfer to KrisFlyer. Amex MRCC also transfers to KrisFlyer via Membership Rewards.
How long does it take to earn enough points for Bangalore to Bangkok?
At ₹50,000 monthly spend on a 5x earn card, you accumulate roughly 2,500 reward points per month. For a 17,500-mile KrisFlyer economy ticket, expect 7–10 months depending on transfer ratios and bonus promotions.
Can I use reward points for Bangkok hotels too?
Yes. Cards that transfer to Marriott Bonvoy (HDFC Diners Club Metal, Axis Atlas) let you redeem for hotels in Bangkok. A Category 4 Marriott in Bangkok costs around 20,000 Bonvoy points per night.
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