Travelling from Bangkok to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are Buenos Aires's primary gateways.
Buenos Aires's timezone is UTC-3, which makes Buenos Aires ten hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you make your Bangkok to Buenos Aires flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Buenos Aires
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Bangkok to Buenos Aires flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Buenos Aires is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a sweet deal.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it easy to book a Bangkok to Buenos Aires flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BKK is about 27 kms (17 miles) from central Bangkok. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kms (13 miles) or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires, unwind in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang Airport:
Don Mueang Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport land on time.
Arriving in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
The distance from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) to central Buenos Aires is approximately 6 kms (4 miles). It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AEP instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Localiza or rentar low cost and see more of Buenos Aires and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
The centre of Buenos Aires is located around 24 kms (15 miles) from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE). After your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 30 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near EZE. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires:
Forget about public transport schedules or long taxi queues. Grab a Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the availability and rates from Hertz, Cactus and Localiza.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at EZE can land you a better rate.
El Palomar Airport (EPA)
After your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires has touched down, the city centre is likely your next destination. El Palomar Airport (EPA) is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Buenos Aires.
Set your GPS and take off toward your next destination with a El Palomar Airport rental car. Whether you want a fuel-efficient compact or a full-size SUV, you'll find the perfect set of wheels from Rent A Car or Rent A Car.
If you're looking for a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from EPA a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
August is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Buenos Aires. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Buenos Aires in March.
The warmest month in Buenos Aires is January, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 32ºC. Book your Bangkok to Buenos Aires ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Buenos Aires around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
Start your Buenos Aires trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Buenos Aires, check out our selection of hotels including:
Teatro Colón and El Ateneo Grand Splendid are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Buenos Aires must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Recoleta Cemetery.
Explore more of Argentina
You've done Buenos Aires, now it's time to explore more of Argentina. Travel around 274 kms (170 miles) northwest to Rosario to check off its top sights. From Casa Natal Che Guevara to Monumento al Che Guevara and Museo de la Memoria, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
La Plata is another well-known destination in Argentina and is around 56 kms (35 miles) southeast of Buenos Aires. No journey is complete without visiting Museum of Contemporary Latin American Art, Teatro Argentino and Catedral de La Plata.