Travelling from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport (IPH): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport (IPH). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the main airports in Bangkok.
Ipoh Airport is located in Ipoh. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Bangkok to IPH. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Whether you'd like to discover another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Changi International Airport (SIN) is a stop you can make on your flight from Bangkok to IPH.
BKK is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Give yourself a moment to freshen up during your flight from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport with a stopover. Changi International Airport (SIN) is one of the options between Don Mueang International Airport and IPH.
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to IPH:
About Ipoh Airport (IPH)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near IPH:
Getting from Ipoh Airport (IPH) to central Ipoh
Ipoh Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Ipoh. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 13 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
$118 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport. Return flights start from $253. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find flight tickets from Bangkok to IPH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport (IPH)
February is the quietest time to travel to Ipoh. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take off in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Ipoh. The warmest month is May. Lock in your flights from Bangkok to IPH sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ipoh
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ipoh:
One of the best ways to get to know Ipoh is to check out its top attractions. Some highlights include Kek Lok Tong Cave Temple and Zen Gardens, Lost World of Tambun and Concubine Lane.
Complete your Ipoh trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Bangkok to Ipoh Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Ipoh. Browse the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.