Travelling from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are the two main airports in London.
Take off on a direct London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 35 minutes.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located in Bangkok. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is seven hours ahead of London.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), with 21 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from LHR to BKK is the 11:50am Thai Airways International service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 9:35pm with EVA Air.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to BKK, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) leave from this terminal.
Thai Airways International is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport taking off from LHR.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and BKK is Thai Airways.
EVA Air leads the way in punctuality. An impressive 87.5% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from London to BKK that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LHR and BKK include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Planning to catch a flight from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? Direct London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) plane tickets are available from here.
You can board a direct flight from London to BKK with British Airways. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of LGW.
On the LGW to BKK route, British Airways is the preferred choice for many passengers.
If you're looking for a carrier that's reliably punctual, go with British Airways. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 83.72% for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and BKK:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get to LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your London to BKK flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When flying from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on the way to BKK:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
STN is roughly 56 kms (35 miles) from central London. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.
About Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Book a hotel near BKK if you're catching a late flight from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is around 31 kms (19 miles) from the centre of Bangkok. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
At the moment, £221 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £349. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get your hands on cheap flights from London to BKK by booking nine months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
February is the most popular month for flights from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Visit Bangkok in May for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your London to BKK plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC and 34ºC.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from London to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Your Bangkok visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kms (130 miles) northeast of Bangkok, a visit to Nakhon Ratchasima will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Rayong, roughly 129 kms (80 miles) southeast of Bangkok. Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach are among the biggest draws.