Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 13 hours 35 minutes.
London is seven hours behind Bangkok and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your BKK to LGW flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into London (and then discovering more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is British Airways.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering BKK to LGW flights. A dependable 96.3% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BKK and LGW:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Dubai Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$233 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. A return flight starts at $774. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from BKK to LGW, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of all flights departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% arrive on time at their destination.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BKK:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Reserve a hotel near LGW if you're catching a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and see more of London and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
From London Gatwick Airport, London is approximately 80 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in January.
When reserving your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BKK to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.