Travelling from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is four hours ahead of Dalaman.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DLM to BKK flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DLM and BKK:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight is R 4,477. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,119. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DLM to BKK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DLM to BKK.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dalaman Airport (DLM)
Dalaman Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81.03% of flights that take off from DLM arrive at their destination on time.
Central Dalaman to Dalaman Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel near DLM? If you're catching an early flight from Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you have a late Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near BKK:
Travel at your own pace with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bangkok and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bangkok in April.
Book your flight from Dalaman Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you'd like to explore Bangkok during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DLM to BKK in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Chon Buri is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without experiencing Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.