Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok departing from here.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's major entry points.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is ten hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
To ensure you don't miss your Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok
To pick up cheap Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, data shows 79.57% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is approximately 29 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near BKK if you're coming in on a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
As soon as your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 21 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
After your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok, settle in at a hotel close to DMK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz make picking up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Lock in the best price by booking your ride from DMK three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Bangkok in April.
Before locking in your Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. 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). Search for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Bangkok, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Bangkok travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Wat Phra Kaew.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a trip to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like 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. Start your sightseeing at Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.