Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington six hours ahead of Bangkok.
To ensure you get on your BKK to WLG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a top stopover on the BKK to WLG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Right now, R 5,789 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,972. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BKK to WLG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BKK to WLG by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Book a hotel near WLG if you're catching a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and discover more of Wellington and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to the centre of Wellington has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Lock in your flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BKK to WLG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Wellington, now it's time to explore more of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its leading attractions. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.