Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney four hours ahead of Bangkok.
Take your pick of 34 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 00:30 departure with Thai AirAsia X is the earliest you can take. Thai Airways International operates the last service of the day at 22:20.
Your BKK to SYD flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Sydney adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Australia:
Qantas is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Qantas tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BKK to SYD flights, with 86.89% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and SYD:
Changi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, R 2,860 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,331. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BKK to SYD.
The cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another side of Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among its highlights.