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How much do flights to Bangkok cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £288 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £686 |
Average round-trip | £791 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | IndiGo Airlines |
Getting from Bangkok's airports to the city center
Fastest options: Airport Rail Link (BKK) and taxi. Best value: public buses and the Airport Rail Link.
From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
26-30 min | ฿45 (flat fare to Phaya Thai (~$1.30 USD)) | every 10–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers to BTS | |
60-90 min | ฿60 (flat fare (~$1.70 USD)) | every 30 min (traffic dependent) | backpackers to Khao San | |
30-60 min | ฿250-฿400 (metered plus 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls (~$7–12 USD)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
30-60 min | ฿300-฿500 (varies by demand and vehicle type (~$9–15 USD)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
30-60 min | ฿800-฿1,500 (pre-booked sedan or van (~$23–43 USD)) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or premium comfort |
From Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-40 min | ฿30 (flat fare (~$0.85 USD)) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget connection to BTS | |
30-60 min | ฿200-฿350 (metered plus 50 THB airport surcharge and tolls (~$6–10 USD)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door with luggage | |
30-60 min | ฿250-฿450 (varies by demand and vehicle type (~$7–13 USD)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience |
Notes:
- Prices in THB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Bangkok traffic can be severe, especially during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–8 PM). Allow extra time for road-based transport.
- The Airport Rail Link connects to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai station and MRT at Makkasan station.
- Metered taxis charge a 50 THB airport surcharge plus expressway tolls (typically 25–75 THB).
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Bangkok
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Bangkok
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No |
| Thai AirAsia | AIQ | FD | No |
| Air India Limited | AIC | AI | Yes |
| Thai Lion Air | TLM | SL | Yes |
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Bangkok
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 32°C | 23°C |
| February | 33°C | 25°C |
| March | 34°C | 26°C |
| April | 35°C | 28°C |
| May | 34°C | 28°C |
| June | 33°C | 27°C |
| July | 31°C | 26°C |
| August | 32°C | 26°C |
| September | 31°C | 26°C |
| October | 31°C | 25°C |
| November | 31°C | 24°C |
| December | 31°C | 23°C |
14 day forecast
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