Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok

Which airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok?

Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok airports all depart from Kuala Lumpur International (KUL).

Most airlines arrive at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), including:

• Bangkok Airways
• Firefly
• Malaysia Airlines
• Thai Airways

AirAsia, Malindo Air and Thai Lion Air flights arrive at Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK).

Connecting flights with 1 or more stops depart from Kuala Lumpur International or Sultan Abdul Azziz Shah Airport (SZB).

Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok?

Yes. Bangkok is 1 hour behind Kuala Lumpur all year round.

What is the weather like in Bangkok?

Bangkok is warm and humid all year round, which could get too overpowering at the height of summer when temperatures exceed 30°C. To avoid the peak heat of March to June and the rainy season of July to October, consider visiting during the cool season from November to February.

How expensive is Bangkok?

Essential travel information for Bangkok

• A visa is not required if you're visiting Thailand for less than 30 days.
• Some areas of Thailand are not safe for travel. Check the Smartraveller.gov.au Thailand page to make sure you stay safe.

Departing from Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur has 2 main airports, but nearly all flights to Bangkok depart from the main airport, Kuala Lumpur International (KUL).

This is split into 2 terminals, housed in separate buildings 2km apart:

• KLIA for full-price airlines such as Bangkok Airways and Malaysia Airlines
• klia2 for low-cost carriers such as AirAsia and Malindo Air

If you go to the wrong terminal, a free shuttle bus travels between the terminals throughout the day. You should aim to arrive 3 hours before international flights to give you enough time to check in, complete immigration and find your gate.

Arriving in Bangkok

Bangkok has 2 international airports:

• Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) serves budget airlines
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves all other airlines

Don Mueang is closer to the city centre, taking 20 minutes in normal traffic and costing 330-400 baht. A bus is much cheaper, but can take up to an hour.

A taxi from Suvarnabhumi costs 400-500 baht, but this airport has the advantage of a direct rail link. Expect to pay 40-55 baht from BKK to Phaya Thai station.

Return flights from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur

Make sure you know which Bangkok airport your return flight departs from. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is the larger and more modern of the 2 airports, offering a wider choice of facilities to keep passengers occupied while waiting for their flights.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January 2019.