Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland six hours ahead of Bangkok.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your BKK to AKL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the top stopovers between BKK and AKL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, R 5,198 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,968. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BKK to AKL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from BKK to AKL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
67.87% of flights leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near BKK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to the centre of Auckland has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.