Flying from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Komodo Airport is located in Labuan Bajo. Operating on the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is 1 hour behind Labuan Bajo.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from LBJ to Bangkok. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Whether you're eager to visit a new city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is a stop you can make on your flight from LBJ to Bangkok.
If you have a passport from Indonesia, you will need an embassy visa to enter Thailand. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Komodo Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
LBJ is approximately 5 kilometres from central Labuan Bajo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near LBJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Komodo Airport (LBJ) to Bangkok
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Komodo Airport to Bangkok is $130. The cheapest price for a return flight is $366. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LBJ to Bangkok if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a ticket from Komodo Airport to Bangkok.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Komodo Airport to Bangkok. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). After your flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 30 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After your flight from LBJ to Bangkok, rest your head at a hotel close to DMK. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Bangkok, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Search for cheap flights from LBJ to Bangkok in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC on average.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Bangkok itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Komodo Airport to Bangkok to track down incredible deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus we give you all the info you need on car rentals in Bangkok, from the most popular rental company to the best time to book.