Travelling from Bangkok to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 12 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Bangkok to Frankfurt flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 21 departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt is with Thai Airways International at 23:45. Choose the first BKK to FRA departure operated by Thai Airways International at 12:25 to make the most of your first day in Frankfurt.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight.
Travelling over a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt
Book five months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Bangkok to Frankfurt flights.
October is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Bangkok to Frankfurt. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, you can leave from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Travel from BKK to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) in one seamless trip.
Look out for deals with Thai Airways International. This carrier offers direct Bangkok to Frankfurt plane tickets out of BKK.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Munich Airport (MUC)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Muscat Airport (MCT)
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
73% of flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Don Mueang Airport and Frankfurt:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hyderabad Airport (HYD)
Phuket Airport (HKT)
You can get to DMK from central Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, kick back in one of these hotels near Don Mueang Airport:
60% of flights out of Don Mueang Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 20 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
Hahn Airport (HHN) is about 105 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Once you've disembarked your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, it takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to HHN. Unwind after your Bangkok to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Hahn Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Score the best price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
March is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Frankfurt, while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to Frankfurt ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Frankfurt, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Educational institution Anne Frank and Main Tower are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Frankfurt travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Staedel Museum.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other parts of Germany. Travel around 418 kilometres northeast to Berlin to tick off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another favourite stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.