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Are you searching for cheap flight tickets to Bangkok?
Bangkok is on the bucket list of just about anyone who has ever felt their wanderlust drive them towards the Asia-Pacific. Knowing how popular the capital city of Thailand has become, several airlines have established direct or one-stop flights from countries across Europe to get to one of the most exciting places in the world.
Aside from the activities and sights to see within the city, Bangkok is surrounded by natural splendour. You have the hillside caves of Khao Chong Phran, the hill overlooking the Bight of Bangkok, Khao Sam Muk, and Khao Yai National Park to the northeast.
As one of the world’s top tourist destinations, your only issue with flying to the Thai capital is narrowing down what to do there! Temples, palaces, beaches, museums, incredible nature reserves, iconic cuisine, copious shopping opportunities, and much more awaits in ’The Big Mango’.
If you're planning to enjoy a holiday in Bangkok, you've come to the right place. Here at Opodo, you'll not only be able to find last-minute flights from the UK to Bangkok but also the best deals!
Here is a tip for you: booking your flight and hotel at the same time and not separately can make you save up to 40%. Take advantage of a flight + hotel package in Bangkok and save time searching for hotels separately. If you have already purchased your flight and you’re only looking for a hotel, you can find it here.
What to do in Bangkok for a weekend
Once you’ve worked out where to stay in Bangkok, it’s time to plan what to do in the Thai capital. There’s so much to do in and around Bangkok that you might struggle to decide what you can fit in, especially if you’re going for a long weekend of around three days.
Luckily, prices in Bangkok are considered to be quite affordable, even if they’re a bit steeper than in other parts of Thailand. So, whatever your budget, you should be able to do everything on your list. For a long weekend, here’s what we’d recommend in Bangkok.
Day 1: Food market in Lumpini Park
The flight time from England to Thailand is around 11 hours and 30 minutes, so if you don’t feel the need for a nap upon arrival, you’ll likely need some food! For your first outing, check out a classy restaurant like Aksorn, Gaa, Haoma, or Khua Kling Pak Sod.
Next, head to Siam Square. Here, you’ll find massive shopping centres like MBK Center, Siam Center, and Siam Paragon (which is also home to SEA LIFE Bangkok, as well as a bunch of restaurants and entertainment venues on the square.
Another massive shopping centre, Central World, is just around the corner from Siam Square, but for a more relaxing session and even a food market, head south to Lumpini Park.
Day 2: Bangkok heritage, culture and museums
For Day 2, you’ll be heading further west than Siam Square to a clutch of the main attractions and some great food.
Heading towards the river, you can see the Wat Saket, The Grand Palace, Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market, Wat Arun Buddhist Temple, Wat Pho Temple, the Museum of Siam, the Wat Phra Kaeo Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Bangkok National Museum, and Tha Phrachan Pier.
After all of that, head to Khaosan Road and Night Market – about a 16-minute walk north of The Grand Palace. Here, try out some incredible street food like Moo Ping, Pad See Ew, Pad Krapao Moo, Khao Niao Mamuang, and, of course, Pad Thai.
When the evening hits, you won’t struggle to find bustling bars to visit. If you want to immerse yourself in the nightlife, however, head to the area of Sukhumvit. Here, you’ll find Sing Sing Theater, Levels Club & Terrace, VHS Club, The Emperor Club Soi 26, Tsubaki, Mustache Bangkok, and many more fun venues.
Day 3: Bangkok tigers, floating market and
Get in some roar-some action on your last day in Bangkok and visit Safari World, an open-air zoo that has its own ‘tiger den’. You can be driven by tigers, lions and other tamer animals and get closer than ever before for a truly memorable experience.
To unwind, you could explore the floating market of Taling Chan, a smaller and more traditional floating market than can be seen elsewhere in the city. You can try some delicious street food, Thai iced tea or fresh produce in a more intimate setting than the bigger, bustling markets.
Whilst you’re near the water, why not finish off your day with a boat trip down the Thonburi canals, to take in Bangkok’s vibrant scenery and waterside streets one last time?
In order to discover the beautiful landscapes of the surroundings, you can always rent a car in Bangkok and travel the open road.
FAQs and practical information for travellers
How can I request assistance for children travelling alone?
To request assistance for children travelling alone to Bangkok, you need to contact the airline that you’re using. You need to do this with at least 48 hours to spare before the flight. They will contact the airport or all of the airports to inform them that assistance is required.
How can I travel with an assistance dog?
Anyone who has a disability-related requirement can get access to assistance dogs by informing the customer service team of the airline. You’ll always be permitted to fly with an assistance dog, but you need to inform the airline at least 48 hours before takeoff so that they can make arrangements.
How do I find cheap flights to Bangkok that have flexible change policies at Opodo?
When you book with Opodo, you can add the Opodo Flexible Fare additional service with compatible flights. To claim this and get flexible dates, post-booking changes, and even handling charges removed when you make changes, you need to add it when buying tickets. You can’t add it at a later date.
How can I book cheap hotels on Opodo in Bangkok?
All that you need to do is click on the ‘Hotel’ button at the top of the Opodo website to find all of the hotels that you can choose from. For flights to Bangkok, change the filters to Bangkok, input your dates, and sort by the lowest price option.
What baggage do I need to check on my flight?
Each ticket package will give you a different size and weight for your hand and cabin luggage. Anything that exceeds those sizes and weights needs to be checked in. You also need to check in any luggage that contains dangerous items or materials, like liquid containers above 100ml.
How can I check in with Opodo?
When the time comes for you to check in, you need to do so directly through the airline. You may book flights and hotels with Opodo, but you can’t check in through the Opodo platform. See what your booking confirmation email from the airline says to do for check-ins.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from England to Bangkok?
Unless you take out a special policy, the chances are that you’ll be charged a cancellation fee if you cancel your flight from England to Bangkok. If you’re not charged a cancellation fee, however, any refund gained through Opodo is subject to a €25 admin charge.
How do I know if my flight is eligible for compensation?
All airline passengers are eligible for compensation when they get delayed for two or more hours – depending on the length of the intended flight – if they cancel the flight within 14 days of takeoff, or if your luggage is lost or damaged.
Getting to and from Bangkok Airports
You can catch direct flights to Bangkok Don Mueang Airport from the UK via two Thai airlines: Thai Airways International and EVA Air. Both go nonstop, with the England to Thailand flight time being 11 hours and 30 minutes when direct. Of course, as it’s such a hefty journey, you may want a stop somewhere along the way. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is a bustling modern airport with three busy terminals and a huge range of eateries in each one.
While you can fly out from Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Belfast, Aberdeen, or Glasgow in the UK to get one-stop flights to Bangkok, if you’re wanting to go nonstop, you’ll likely need to get to London. Both EVA Air and Thai Airways International set off from Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is one of the more central London airports, and land at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
The airport is situated approximately 24km north of central Bangkok.
Transport options
The train station is at a distance of 500 metres from the airport and can be accessed via the floating bridge. The comfortable limo bus express or air-conditioned buses are available from terminal 1 to various locations in the city.
The airport is approximately 25km from eastern downtown of Bangkok.
Transport options
This city has networked ground transportation that will get to you any part of Bangkok. Take the Airport Rail Link from Basement B of the airport to central Bangkok which has a travel time of 30 minutes. Buses to the heart of the city are available from the Passenger Terminal. On the other side, Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is about a 30-minute taxi ride from the centre of Bangkok, which costs around ฿600 (£13.50) at the most. Alternatively, the Bangkok Airport Rail Link will take you to the central district of Phaya Thai for ฿45 (£1.00). There are also public buses from 549 to 559 which take you to and from the city centre for less than £1, so you’re well connected.
Best month to fly to Bangkok
The best month to fly to Bangkok is November. There are many elements to support this, but the main ones are the weather and the cultural festivals that take place across the capital city. First, the core part of any holiday: the weather.
November tends to be one of the warmest months in Thailand, climbing as high as 32.5oC with lows of around 24oC. That said, 40oC isn’t unheard of in November. There’ll be around five to six days of rain each November, so your odds of a sunny holiday are high, and the water temperature is sublime at around 27oC.
Spending a long weekend or even longer in Bangkok during November could also position you with a perfect view of the Royal Barge Procession around The Grand Palace. You may also be lucky enough to be present on the night of the full moon, during which, rivers are filled with lit krathongs (floating lanterns) to sail under the moonlight.
However, those scorching temperatures and the one-in-five chance of rain aren’t for everyone. In December, the average temperatures decline by a couple of degrees, but the rainy days tend to be cut to one or maybe two. When January comes around, the temperatures have been noted as picking up a little, but rainfall remains minimal.
Now, most Brits will be looking at the cheap flights to Bangkok in July as it’s the usual summer month, and they do get very cheap in July. However, monsoon season tends to get going in July and runs to October. It feels very hot, very humid, and the rain will fall for around two to three weeks in July alone.
For all of these reasons, November presents itself as the best month to fly to Bangkok from the UK, with December a close second.
FAQ's about Bangkok
How can I find cheap flights to Bangkok at Opodo?
At Opodo you can find flights from £7 to Bangkok. Our offers are the result of a combination of different technologies, machine learning algorithms and real searches form our customers in our platform, so you can get the options that better suits your needs when flying to Bangkok.
When's the best time to book flights to Bangkok?
The top month to book flights to Bangkok is September, based on our Opodo UK customers.The next most popular booking period for Bangkok flights is October.In third place: July.By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to Bangkok, read on.
When's the best time to go to Bangkok?
We checked our customers' flight searches, and the winner of best time to fly to Bangkok is... December.The next best month to travel to Bangkok is January.And let's not forget April, the third top choice for when to go to Bangkok.However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can also tell you (quietly) that the least popular month for flights to Bangkok is May.
Which airlines fly to Bangkok from the UK?
Airlines flying direct from the UK to Bangkok include:
Thai Airways International, which flies from London and null to Bangkok plus from null.
EVA Air, which has flights from London and null as well as null to Bangkok.
Emirates, with flights from London to Bangkok and Manchester and also from Birmingham.
Indirect flights from the UK to Bangkok include:
Emirates, which flies from London and Manchester and also from Birmingham.
Etihad Airways, with flights from Manchester and London to Bangkok plus Aberdeen.
Air China, which has flights from London and null as well as from null to Bangkok.
How early should I be at the airport to take a flight to Bangkok?
To ensure punctuality for your flight to Bangkok, it's essential to arrive at the airport at least two to three hours beforehand. This timeframe allows for necessary procedures such as check-ins, security screenings, customs, and boarding, all of which can consume considerable time. At Opodo, you'll discover unbeatable deals for flights to Bangkok, departing from over 78 cities. Moreover, you can select from various services aimed at enhancing your airport experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage allowances. For added convenience, when booking your flight with Opodo, consider including insurance or opting for a refundable fare to ensure a hassle-free journey to Bangkok!
What is the name of Bangkok’s airport?
Bangkok is served by 2 airport[s]. Suvarnabhumi Airport airport operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 78 cities, such as London, Manchester and Birmingham, the most popular routes.
How far is Bangkok’s airport from the city centre?
Bangkok’s airport Suvarnabhumi Airport is located 18 miles from the city centre.
How much does it cost to travel from the airport to the city center of Bangkok?
By Public transport: The price for the trip is about 0.87 GBP per person. By taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport , for example, the average price for the ride to Bangkok centre is around 0.76 GBP per km. By car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, Opodo has the best offers of car rentals in Bangkok. Pick your preferred car type and get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok city centre on your own terms.
How much should I budget for a trip to Bangkok?
If you are going to Bangkok, here is a list with an average price of some goods:
- Inexpensive Restaurant: 1.52 GBP
- Mid Range Restaurante: 18.49 GBP
- Cheap Restaurant: 4.35 GBP
- Domestic Beer: 1.70 GBP
- Imported Beer: 2.98 GBP
- Coffee: 1.55 GBP
- SoftDrink: 0.46 GBP
- Water: 0.20 GBP
What is the weather like in Bangkok?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Bangkok is in April, March and May, when the average temperature reaches 35.79 °C, while January, February and December are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 44.18 hours.
If you prefer colder temperatures, however, make sure you visit Bangkok during the months of January, December and February to experience an average of 22.51 °C.
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during November, January and February, when the average precipitation in Bangkok is 11.25 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.
Airport codeBKKThe IATA code for the arrival airport on flights to Bangkok is BKK
Most popular airlineThai Airways InternationalMost popular airline with flights to Bangkok
High seasonDecemberAccording to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly to Bangkok
Low seasonMayAccording to search data from our customers, May is the least busy time to fly to Bangkok