Travelling from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Raipur and follows the UTC+7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your RPR to BKK flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RPR and BKK:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight is R 2,005. A round-trip fare is currently R 4,286. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from RPR to BKK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
Of the flights that depart from Swami Vivekananda Airport, 72.58% land on time at their destination.
To get to Swami Vivekananda Airport from central Raipur, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RPR:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
From Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
When booking your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RPR to BKK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you want to check out another great destination in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are the start of reasons to visit.
