Last updated: 27 July 2026
Thailand has been the Nordic winter golf destination for thirty years, and Hua Hin is its capital. If you are flying from Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo or Helsinki, here is what actually matters — the flight months that cost half as much, the visa question that affects long-stay visitors, and where the Scandinavian golfers go.
Standard advice says Thailand's low season is May to September. For Scandinavian travellers, that is only half true — July is one of the most expensive months to fly, because Nordic school holidays drive demand regardless of what the weather is doing in Bangkok.
| From | Cheapest month | Most expensive |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Arlanda | May, around 7,300 kr | December ~11,900 kr, July ~11,300 kr |
| Copenhagen | May, around 5,300 kr | July ~7,800 kr, December ~7,400 kr |
Median return economy fares over the past twelve months. Treat as a guide to seasonal shape rather than a quote.
The sweet spot is May, June and September for price, and November for the best combination of price and weather — November is not a peak month from anywhere in Scandinavia, yet Thai conditions are already excellent.
Scandinavian golfers cluster in Hua Hin, and with good reason. It has the shortest, mildest wet season of the Thai golf regions, a calmer feel than Pattaya, and an established Nordic community with the restaurants and services that come with it.
Black Mountain — Swedish-founded, and regularly ranked Thailand's number one course — is the anchor, with Banyan (now Pineapple Valley), Palm Hills, Springfield and the historic Royal Hua Hin from 1924 all within easy reach.
For a longer winter stay, Hua Hin also works as a base with monthly apartment rentals — a common pattern for Nordic golfers escaping January and February.
Your carrier choice matters more than usual on this route.
Or leave them at home — Thai courses rent sets from around ฿1,500, which often beats the round-trip equipment fee.
Most European passport holders currently enter Thailand under a 60-day visa exemption. Thailand's cabinet has approved cutting this to 30 days for EU member states, with the measures awaiting publication in the Royal Gazette at the time of writing and taking effect fifteen days afterwards.
For a two-week golf trip this makes no practical difference. For the classic Nordic winter escape it matters a great deal — if you were planning to sit out January and February on a visa exemption, check the current rules before booking, and look at whether a tourist visa or one of Thailand's long-stay options fits better.
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May is the cheapest month from both Stockholm and Copenhagen on median fares over the past year — around 7,300 kr from Stockholm and 5,300 kr from Copenhagen. December and July are the most expensive. Note that July is expensive because of Scandinavian school holidays, not Thai weather.
Hua Hin has a long-established Nordic community, a calmer atmosphere than Pattaya, and the shortest wet season of the Thai golf regions. Black Mountain, regularly ranked Thailand's best course, was founded by a Swede and remains a focal point for Scandinavian visitors.
At the time of writing, most European passport holders enter under a 60-day visa exemption. Thailand's cabinet has approved reducing this to 30 days for EU member states, but the change was still awaiting publication in the Royal Gazette. Long-stay winter visitors should check the current position and consider a proper visa.