Travel to Bangkok

Flying to Bangkok

Flights to Thailand are available from several national and international carriers. The national airline is Thai (www.thaiairways.com), which flies from dozens of international locations. Bangkok Airways (www.bangkokair.com) offer international flights to and from destinations within Asia.

Flights are expensive during the peak season from November to March. Cheaper flights are available during the low season in May, June and September.

Flight times

From London - 11 hours 30 minutes; New York - 20 hours (including stopover); Los Angeles - 18 hours (including stopover); Toronto - 19 hours 20 minutes (including stopover); Sydney - 9 hours 25 minutes.

City Airports: 
Telephone:+66 2 535 1192
Website:https://donmueang.airportthai.co.th/
Location:

Don Mueang International Airport is about 23km (14 miles) north of the Grand Palace as the crow flies.


Money:

ATMs are available throughout Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.

Currency exchange counters are available in both the public area and the airport's secure zones, which is handy for travellers who need to pay for a visa on arrival with Thai Bhat.


Luggage:

A luggage storage facility is near Exit 9 on Level 1, Terminal 2.

If you have misplaced items within Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport, go to the Lost and Found counter in Terminal 2 or call +66 2535 1882.

Should you lose an item on an airplane, contact the airline you flew with.

Telephone:+66 2 132 1888
Website:https://suvarnabhumi.airportthai.co.th/
Location:

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 42km (26 miles) west of the Grand Palace as the crow flies.


Money:

ATMs are available throughout Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Currency exchange counters are available in both the public area and the airport's secure zones.


Luggage:

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport has three luggage storage facilities to store your bags on-site or send them to your desired destination. They are located:
• Near Exit 4, Arrivals.
• Near check-in counter P, Departures.
• In the basement, on the way to the Airport Rail Link station.

If you have misplaced items within Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, go to the Lost & Found counter near Gate 6, on Level 6. The 24-hour service hotlines are +66 2132 1880 and +66 2132 1890. Alternatively, you can email baggage.services@airportthai.co.th.

Should you lose an item on an airplane, contact the airline you flew with.




Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.