Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Gan Island is UTC+5, which is two hours behind Bangkok.
Leave plenty of time to make your BKK to GAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you'd love to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Bandaranaike International Airport is a sought-after stop between BKK and GAN.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport flight is $319. A round-trip fare is currently $664. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BKK to GAN if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BKK to GAN.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on time at their destination.
To reach Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BKK? If you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
If you're coming in on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near GAN:
Getting from Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island
Gan/Seenu Airport to central Gan Island has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
When to fly to Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
January is the most popular month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Gan Island in April.
The warmest month in Gan Island is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Gan/Seenu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKK to GAN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Hithadhoo is just one of the many cities in Maldives waiting to be discovered once you've seen Gan Island. Around 13 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eidigali Kilhi, Masjid Ah Thaqwa and City Square.
Next? Make your way to Mahibadhoo. It's roughly 499 kilometres north of Gan Island and features highlights including Guest beach and Omadhoo.