Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 7 hours ahead of London, where Stansted Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from STN to Bangkok, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from STN to Bangkok, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
When travelling to Thailand for tourism purposes, you'll need an e-visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Stansted Airport to Bangkok.
STN is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel close to STN? If you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Bangkok, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Bangkok
$409 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Stansted Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $905. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from STN to Bangkok, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Stansted Airport to Bangkok across every month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for flight tickets from STN to Bangkok every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Bangkok, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to the centre of Bangkok takes about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 6 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Stansted Airport to Bangkok, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Stansted Airport to Bangkok has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to drop your things at near DMK. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from STN to Bangkok at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Bangkok. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Bangkok in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Bangkok is April, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Stansted Airport to Bangkok in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Search for cheap flights from STN to Bangkok around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Stansted Airport to Bangkok, browse our selection of hotels including:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are a couple of top attractions to add to your Bangkok must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wat Phra Kaew.
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