Flying from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is 13 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MEX to BKK flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MEX and BKK include:
Vancouver International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Currently, R 10,316 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 17,357. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MEX to BKK, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEX to BKK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that take off from MEX reach their destination without delay.
To reach Benito Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEX? If you're catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider staying in a hotel near BKK if you're taking a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MEX to BKK in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Chon Buri is another must-experience destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.