Flying from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Istanbul is four hours behind Bangkok and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from BKK to IST start from 06:20 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last departure is at 23:45 with Thai Airways International. Overall, you can take your pick of 35 weekly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flights.
Your BKK to IST flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is easy with Thai Airways International. This popular airline has direct flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Thai Airways International.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. These are the top stopovers between BKK and IST:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
208 € is the lowest price for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight. A return flight starts from 429 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from BKK to IST by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from central Bangkok, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
If you have a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near IST:
Pick up an Istanbul Ataturk Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Istanbul Ataturk Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Istanbul is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
April is the busiest month for flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Istanbul in February.
Book your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for August if you'd like to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BKK to IST sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to check off its popular sights. From Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Türkiye (Turkey), consider Izmir, about 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. Kordonboyu, Kadifekale Castle and Konak Square are key reasons to visit.