Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok. Based in the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is five hours behind Bangkok.
To avoid missing your BKK to Bucharest flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from BKK to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near BKK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bucharest
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest flight is R 4,755. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,330. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BKK to Bucharest. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Landing cheap tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up an epic deal.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:
Travel at your own speed with a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Klass Wagen, Pricecarz or Surprice and experience more of Bucharest and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BKK to Bucharest.
Best time to go to Bucharest
Travel to Bucharest during the high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BKK to Bucharest around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Old Town, Museum of the Palace of the Parliament and The Revolution Square Fountain are leading attractions which should be on every Bucharest itinerary.
Explore more of Romania
Bucharest is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Romania waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north of Bucharest, a trip to Iasi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Palace of Culture, Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery.
Around 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca is another favourite stop in Romania. Start your sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace.