Travelling from Philadelphia to Bangkok: what you need to know
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is Philadelphia's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok taking off from here.
Touch down in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok 11 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your Philadelphia to Bangkok flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Bangkok
To find cheap Philadelphia to Bangkok flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Philadelphia to Bangkok flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Philadelphia International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
PHL is around 11 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Philadelphia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Bangkok and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Bangkok flight.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near DMK. Settle in and get cosy after your Philadelphia to Bangkok flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK can help you lock in a better rate.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok. July is the busiest month to visit Bangkok. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book a Philadelphia to Bangkok ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are attractions you won't want to skip in Bangkok.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like 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 journey is complete without seeing Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.