Travelling from Bangkok to Yogyakarta: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Bangkok to Yogyakarta. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the main airports in Bangkok.
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) is where you'll be landing in Yogyakarta.
Bangkok and Yogyakarta are in the UTC+7 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Bangkok to Yogyakarta flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Yogyakarta
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Bangkok to Yogyakarta flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your plane ticket from Bangkok to Yogyakarta.
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Flying from Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bangkok to Yogyakarta or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Suvarnabhumi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 21 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Yogyakarta:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) to central Yogyakarta takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 2 hours 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bangkok to Yogyakarta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YIA instead:
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG)
Adisutjipto International Airport (JOG) is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Yogyakarta. Once you've hopped off your flight from Bangkok to Yogyakarta, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 55 minutes or so.
Grab an Adisutjipto International Airport rental car and unlock more experiences with your own set of wheels. Avis is just moments from arrivals, so you can hit the road without delay.
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from JOG as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Yogyakarta
June is the quietest month for flights from Bangkok to Yogyakarta, while September is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Yogyakarta based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Yogyakarta is October, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Bangkok to Yogyakarta ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
August has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Yogyakarta around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Yogyakarta
Start your Yogyakarta trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Bangkok to Yogyakarta, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Taman Sari Water Castle, Museum Kristal dan Cinderamata Keraton Yogyakarta and Kota Gede are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Yogyakarta itinerary.
Explore more of Indonesia
Surabaya is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored after you've seen Yogyakarta. Around 274 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Yos Sudarso Monument, Garasi Ollaf and PT.Danoe.
Bandung is another essential stop in Indonesia and is around 322 kilometres west of Yogyakarta. No trip is complete without dropping by Braga Street, Gedung Sate and Bandung Geological Museum (Museum Geologi).