Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok four hours behind Sydney.
Every week, there are 34 Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, pick the 07:40 Thai AirAsia X flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 15:50 with Thai Airways International.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SYD to BKK flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport available through various airlines, getting to Bangkok (and then other parts of Thailand) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Qantas is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Thai Airways International tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for SYD to BKK flights, with 90.16% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and BKK:
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Changi International Airport
Phuket International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
$231 is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Return flights start at $420. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book eight months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYD to BKK.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience more of Bangkok and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Bangkok based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to BKK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another favourite stop in Thailand. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.