{"id":10443,"date":"2024-02-14T22:17:16","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T02:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelseason.com\/?p=10443"},"modified":"2024-03-18T19:18:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T23:18:50","slug":"best-airlines-bangkok-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelseason.com\/airlines\/best-airlines-bangkok-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Airlines To Fly Into Bangkok, Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bangkok is by far the most populous city in Thailand and is the countries capital. It is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities showcasing temples, palaces, canals, busy markets and a vibrant nightlife that has something for everyone. Bangkok is a major tourist destination especially for westerners traveling to that side of the world.<\/p>

Airports Near Bangkok<\/h2>

Bangkok is serviced by two main airports, both servicing international and domestic flights. If you are flying directly from the US then you will be landing in BKK<\/a>, which is Bangkok’s main airport and the busiest airport in Southeast Asia.<\/p>

Airport<\/th>Taxi To Center<\/th>Est Taxi Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)<\/td>30 min<\/td>$35<\/td><\/tr>
Don Muang Airport<\/td>30 min<\/td>$25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Both airports are about 19 miles from the city centre, so be prepared for a long ride to get into the city. Going via taxi is by far the most convenient way to travel through the bustling streets of Bangkok. Although be aware Bangkok suffers from heavy traffic congestion and make sure you factor this into your timing. <\/p>

Airlines Flying To Bangkok<\/h2>

Given the distance, no airlines fly direct from the US to Bagkok. The main reason is the FAA downgraded Thailands aviation safety rating in 2015 and no airline has been able to offer nonstop service since. There have been no major incident since but the FAA still hasn’t budged.<\/p>

Fear not though as there are still many options to fly to Thailand. Thai Airways is the main carrier out of bangkok and we’ve flown their 777 in business class<\/a> and while the experience was decent, we’re surprised they no longer offer nonstop service to the US.<\/p>

Given the lack of coverage, there are many airlines offering 1 stop service and for travelers they are some of the best<\/a>. A typically flight between the US and any city in Thailand is about 14 hours. With 1 stop this will typically increase your time between 16 – 20 hours.<\/p>

While you could choose a major US airline like Delta, United, or American, there are also options on Asia based airlines like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and more. Not only will you enjoy the comfort of a great seat but these airlines offer some of the best food in the sky<\/a>.<\/p>

We will break down the best airlines offering service with 1 stop and how best to get there.<\/p>

Airfare to Bangkok<\/h2>

Ticket prices to Bangkok can vary depending on season and they don’t come cheap. You can expect to pay between $700 – $850 roundtrip in the off season and $800 – $1,200 during peak season. There is also a big difference where you are departing from with flights to Bangkok from most major cities in the US, given the cheaper options from the west coast. We like using Skyscanner to find the best deal<\/a> and their compare page makes it easy.<\/p>

Here is a breakdown of average round trip prices by month.<\/p>