Flying from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) jetting off from here.
Book a direct Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located in Bangkok.
With 19 direct flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the most popular route. Thai Airways International operates the earliest flight at 12:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from MEL to BKK is with Thai Airways International at 11:30pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BKK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Fly without interruptions from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) operate from here.
Thai Airways International is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport leaving from MEL.
Thai Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MEL to BKK.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Thai Airways.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BKK. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) departing Avalon Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BKK flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
76% of all departures from Avalon Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Book a hotel near BKK if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, central Bangkok is around 31 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is R 3,520. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,894. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to BKK.
The best month for scoring cheap Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Bangkok based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Melbourne to BKK plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Bangkok right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom are must-do's during your Bangkok adventure.
Explore more of Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bangkok. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Night Safari Korat, Wat Chai Mongkol and Wat Na Pha That.
Rayong is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 129 kilometres southeast of Bangkok. No journey is complete without visiting Saeng Chan Beach, Mae Rumphueng Beach and Mae Ramphueng Beach.