Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bucharest: what you need to know
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located in Bangkok. Operating on the UTC+2 timezone, Bucharest is 5 hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you catch your flight from BKK to Bucharest, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from BKK to Bucharest, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To enter Romania for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Thailand. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest.
BKK is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BKK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bucharest
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest is $452. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,072. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BKK to Bucharest, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest.
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Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest is around 34 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 36 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest. Stay at one of these accommodation options near OTP instead:
Best time to go to Bucharest
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest. July is the most popular month to travel to Bucharest. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Before you book a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Bucharest, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -9ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from BKK to Bucharest sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bucharest
After booking your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bucharest, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bucharest:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Town, Herastrau Park and Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman) are top sights which should feature on every Bucharest itinerary.
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