Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok four hours ahead of Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your SAW to BKK flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAW and BKK include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
R 3,367 is the best price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Return flights start at R 7,541. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SAW to BKK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SAW to BKK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SAW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BKK if you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and experience more of Bangkok and beyond.
Booking your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport to central Bangkok has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Bangkok in April.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to BKK in December. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Bangkok, a visit to Udon Thani will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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 a visit to Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.