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Tue, Mar 3 – Fri, Mar 6
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£478
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How much do flights to Bangkok cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£277

Cheapest round-trip

£474

Average round-trip

£597

Most popular airline

Thai AirAsia

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.

Bangkok is served by two main airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) lies 30 km east of central Bangkok and handles most international flights. Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is 24 km north of the city center and primarily serves low-cost carriers and domestic routes. Transport options include the Airport Rail Link, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions, which can be significant in Bangkok.

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

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Suvarnabhumi
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ayuthaya, Thailand - Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok - Grand Palace, Bangkok - Wat Pho, Bangkok

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Thai Lion AirTLMSLYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Bangkok

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January32°C23°C
February33°C25°C
March34°C26°C
April35°C28°C
May34°C28°C
June33°C27°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September31°C26°C
October31°C25°C
November31°C24°C
December31°C23°C
Hottest Month
35°C
April
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
231
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
89%
35°C27°C
15 Feb
36°C27°C
Monday
9 Feb
86%
34°C26°C
16 Feb
75%
35°C28°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
36°C26°C
17 Feb
34°C28°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
36°C27°C
18 Feb
34°C27°C
Thursday
12 Feb
35°C27°C
19 Feb
89%
31°C27°C
Friday
13 Feb
34°C27°C
20 Feb
88%
32°C26°C
Saturday
14 Feb
87%
34°C27°C
21 Feb
34°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Bangkok. Book your trip to arrive at Suvarnabhumi, or Don Mueang International. The most popular airlines for this route are Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates. Johannesburg and Bangkok have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Bangkok, consider visiting Ayuthaya, Thailand, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Bangkok, Grand Palace, Bangkok, and Wat Pho, Bangkok.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bangkok?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bangkok and London, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Chiang Mai, Manchester, Krabi, Bali, Surat Thani Province, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Denpasar, Singapore, Phnom Penh, Tokyo, Hanoi, Edinburgh, Kuala Lumpur, Ko Samui, Da Nang, Hong Kong.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Bangkok?
The main airport in Bangkok is Suvarnabhumi. It is also served by U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Bangkok?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Bangkok with Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Bangkok?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Bangkok, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Bangkok?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Bangkok, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Bangkok?
There are a number of airports in and around Bangkok. The main one is Suvarnabhumi and other nearby airports include U-Tapao International, Hua Hin.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Bangkok depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Bangkok arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Bangkok depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Bangkok arrive?

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