Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Leave plenty of time to make your PHL to BKK flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between PHL and BKK:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Right now, R 6,962 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 13,607. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to BKK, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PHL to BKK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
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For the best deal, book your ride from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
January is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Bangkok in March.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHL to BKK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
