Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 16 hours 10 minutes.
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your YVR to BKK flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want 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 a peak period in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Bangkok — and maybe even more of Thailand if you have time.
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers YVR to BKK flights is Air Canada. Its services land as planned 78.05% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
$384 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. A return flight starts at $843. These fares can change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YVR to BKK.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to BKK.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and discover more of Bangkok and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around 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 reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bangkok based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YVR to BKK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Check out popular 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.