Flying from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is four hours behind Newcastle, where Newcastle Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your NTL to Bangkok flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Whether you're eager to explore a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book flight tickets from NTL to Bangkok with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a popular connection hub.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Newcastle, NTL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're searching for a place to stay before your flight from Newcastle Airport to Bangkok, consider Mercure Newcastle Airport. It's a short drive from NTL.
70.76% of flights that take off from Newcastle Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Bangkok
$327 is currently the best price for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Bangkok flight. A return flight ticket starts at $650. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from NTL to Bangkok. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a Newcastle Airport to Bangkok ticket.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel near BKK if you have a late flight from Newcastle Airport to Bangkok. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from NTL to Bangkok can help you get the best possible rate.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Newcastle Airport to Bangkok has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near DMK. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your NTL to Bangkok flight:
Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz make collecting a Don Mueang International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Newcastle Airport to Bangkok. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel rates are generally higher and top attractions can get busy. Go to Bangkok in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a Newcastle Airport to Bangkok flight ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from NTL to Bangkok around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Newcastle Airport to Bangkok, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've seen Bangkok, now it's time to explore more of Thailand. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its top attractions. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย).