Travelling from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the main airports in Bangkok.
Ballina is four hours ahead of Bangkok. Ballina Byron Airport is located in Ballina, which is in the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to BNK, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Whether you want to explore another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Bangkok to BNK.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Bangkok to BNK flight? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Book a hotel close to BNK if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport. Check in to one of these options and call it a night faster:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Ballina Byron Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Sixt or Hertz and explore beyond Ballina's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport flight.
Getting from Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) to central Ballina
Ballina Byron Airport to the centre of Ballina is around 2 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Currently, R 4,116 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 19,560. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Bangkok to BNK, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Bangkok to BNK.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport (BNK). July is the peak month for travel to Ballina. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
When booking your Bangkok to BNK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Ballina, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport in July when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Ballina
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Ballina Byron Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ballina:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Ballina when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Boulder Beach followed by Lighthouse Beach and Ballina Head Lookout.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ballina. Around 161 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Queensland Museum of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Toowoomba is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Ballina. No journey is complete without a visit to Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
