Travelling from Reykjavik to Bangkok: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Reykjavik. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok departing from here.
Hop off your plane in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Bangkok is seven hours ahead of Reykjavik and observes the UTC+7 timezone.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Reykjavik to Bangkok flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Bangkok
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Reykjavik to Bangkok flights if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for Reykjavik to Bangkok flights leaving from Keflavik International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Reykjavik, KEF can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Keflavik International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
66.96% of flights leaving from Keflavik International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Grab a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. Once you've disembarked your flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok, settle in at a hotel near DMK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok. July is the busiest month to travel to Bangkok. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your Reykjavik to Bangkok tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Bangkok around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Bangkok, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are must-visits when exploring Bangkok.
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 to the north-east, top sights here include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok, Chon Buri is another favourite stop in Thailand. No visit is complete without checking out Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.