Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located in Barcelona. Operating on the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of Barcelona.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from BCN to Bangkok. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from BCN to Bangkok, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
To travel to Thailand for tourism purposes, you will need an e-visa if you hold a passport from Spain. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the duration and purpose of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok.
The journey from central Barcelona to BCN takes around 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near BCN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bangkok
$424 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok. A return flight starts from $692. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from BCN to Bangkok, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near BKK if you're catching a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The centre of Bangkok is located around 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Once your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near DMK. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from BCN to Bangkok at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok. July is the most popular month to visit Bangkok. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok for April to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BCN to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bangkok right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Bangkok:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top sights which should feature on any good Bangkok itinerary.
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