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Português (PT)Where to go in 4월
북부는 완연한 봄이며, 송끄란으로 동남아시아 전체가 움직이기 시작하는 달입니다.
4월은 유럽과 동아시아에서 가장 아름다운 달 중 하나입니다. 낮이 훨씬 길어지고, 꽃이 피며, 하루 종일 걷기 좋은 기온이 이어집니다. 반면 동남아시아는 송끄란과 함께 한 해 중 가장 더운 달로 접어듭니다. 선택할 수 있다면 봄이 찾아오는 곳으로 여행지를 정하고, 동남아시아는 더 선선한 달을 위해 아껴두세요.
이번 달에 어울리는 여행지 8곳
이번 달이 데이터 플랜에 미치는 영향
송끄란 기간에는 태국 전역의 도로와 역이 일주일 내내 붐비며, 물은 휴대폰에 실질적인 위험 요소입니다. 축제에 참여할 계획이라면 방수 파우치를 사용하고 축제가 시작되기 전에 요금제를 미리 활성화해 두십시오. 물에 젖은 거리에서 설정을 하는 것은 결코 즐거운 일이 아닙니다.
이번 달에는 피해야 할 것
동남아시아는 연중 가장 더운 달을 맞이하므로, 축제가 목적이 아니라면 다른 달을 선택하십시오. 일본에서는 4월 말이 골든위크로 이어지면서 국내 이동이 매우 혼잡해집니다.
Thai holidays in April and what they do to fares
April is the biggest Thai travel month. In 2027 Chakri Day falls on Tuesday 6 April and Songkran runs Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April on the Bank of Thailand list. Taking Monday 12 and Friday 16 April as leave gives nine days off from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 April, and that is exactly when Bangkok to Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei fares peak.
The Chakri Day week is the cheaper alternative: Monday 5 April as leave makes a four-day weekend from Saturday 3 April. Japan's own Golden Week starts on Showa Day, 29 April, under Japan's national holiday law, so late April is crowded and expensive inside Japan.
Visa notes for Thai passport holders in April
These are the entry rules for the places this page recommends. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you pay for flights.
- Japan: Thai ordinary passports are visa-exempt for short stays of up to 15 days; a longer trip needs a visa from the Embassy of Japan. Immigration rules: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/index.html
- South Korea: short visits are visa-free, but Thai passport holders must hold an approved K-ETA before boarding unless an exemption is announced. Apply only on the official site: https://www.k-eta.go.kr
- Schengen countries (most of the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Switzerland): Thai passport holders need a Schengen visa, and since the Entry/Exit System started, fingerprints and a face photo are taken at the first border crossing. https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_en
- Anywhere else on this page: check the country's embassy in Bangkok or its official e-visa portal, starting from the Thai Department of Consular Affairs. https://consular.mfa.go.th
Weather and crowds at a glance in April
| 여행지 | Typical conditions | Crowds and prices | Official forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 일본 | Blossom moving north; mild | Hardest rooms of the year; Golden Week from 29 April | JMA blossom data |
| 대한민국 | Spring, warming quickly | Busy with Thai Songkran groups | KMA |
| 이탈리아 | Mild, some rain | Rising after Easter | Italian Air Force Meteorological Service |
| 그리스 | Mild; sea still cool | Islands opening, not full | Hellenic National Meteorological Service |
| Spain, Andalusia | Warm and mostly dry | Busy in local festival weeks | AEMET |
| 네팔 | Clear, cold at altitude | Main spring trekking season | Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology |
| 네덜란드 | Cool, showery | Flower season crowds at weekends | KNMI |
| 페루 | End of wet season | Below dry-season levels | SENAMHI |
Conditions are typical patterns, not a forecast. Check the national weather service listed for the week you travel.
When to book for April
- For the Songkran window, Thai travellers who want Japan or Korea commonly book four to six months ahead; leaving it to February usually means poor flight times or a higher fare.
- The cheapest fares tend to be on 13 April itself and the days after, when most people have already left; returning on 18 April is the dearest ticket.
- If a visa is needed, the visa appointment sets the timeline, not the fare: book the appointment first and buy refundable or changeable flights only after it is confirmed.
- Buy and install the eSIM at home in the days before departure; most plans in our catalogue only start counting days on first connection at the destination, which the plan page states.
Data needs in April
Thais leaving for Songkran often install the eSIM in a hurry at Suvarnabhumi on the busiest morning of the year. Do it at home the night before, and keep your Thai SIM active for bank OTP messages, which arrive by SMS on the physical line while data runs on the eSIM. A ten-day Japan or Korea trip with daily maps and photos usually suits a 1 GB to 2 GB daily plan or a fixed plan of 15 GB to 20 GB.
Where to go in 4월
송끄란은 어떻게 준비해야 하나요?+
휴대폰용 방수 파우치, 미리 예약한 숙소, 그리고 여유 있는 이동 시간 — 많은 도로가 폐쇄되거나 하루 종일 거북이걸음을 하기 때문입니다.
4월 유럽은 비가 많이 오나요?+
비는 하루 종일이 아니라 짧게 내리는 편이며, 특히 북부와 서부에서 그렇습니다. 얇은 우비면 충분하고, 그날 일정을 바꿔야 하는 경우는 드뭅니다.
골든위크는 언제 시작하나요?+
4월 말부터 5월 초까지는 일본 전체가 동시에 이동하는 긴 연휴입니다: 신칸센 좌석은 미리 매진되고 숙박비는 눈에 띄게 오릅니다.
How many days off can Songkran 2027 give?+
The holidays are Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April. With leave on Monday 12 and Friday 16 April, the break runs nine days from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 April.
Is Japan in Golden Week a good idea?+
Only if the dates cannot move. Golden Week starts on 29 April and Japan travels at once, so trains and rooms are full and rates are high.
Should I keep my Thai SIM on while travelling?+
Yes, if you need bank OTPs. Keep the Thai line on for calls and SMS and turn its data roaming off, so roaming charges do not start.
Is there a quieter April break than Songkran?+
The Chakri Day weekend. Chakri Day is Tuesday 6 April 2027, so a day of leave on Monday 5 April gives four days, with fares well below the Songkran peak.