Flying from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport (THS): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Bangkok's main airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport (THS) taking off from either of these bases.
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport flight.
Ban Khlong Krachong (1) (where Sukhothai Airport is located) and Bangkok share the UTC+7 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) is the busiest route. Bangkok Airways operates the earliest flight at 7am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from BKK to THS is with Bangkok Airways at 4pm.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Bangkok to THS.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can jump on a direct flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport (THS) leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport with Bangkok Airways. This popular carrier operates services from BKK.
Bangkok Airways is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BKK to THS.
With an impressive 87.7% of services arriving as scheduled, Bangkok Airways leads the way in punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Bangkok to BKK takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Bangkok to THS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Don Mueang International Airport:
66.48% of flights out of Don Mueang International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Sukhothai Airport (THS)
If you have a late flight from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near THS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport (THS)
At the moment, 34 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 71 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Bangkok to THS.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Bangkok to Sukhothai Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Explore more of Thailand
Ban Khlong Krachong (1) has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Thailand waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Ban Khlong Krachong (1), a visit to Chiang Mai will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Songkran Festival Chiang Mai, Yi Peng and Loy Krathong (Lantern Festival) and Doi Suthep.
Lampang is another essential stop in Thailand and is around 121 kilometres north of Ban Khlong Krachong (1). No trip is complete without a visit to Wat Chiang Rai, Wat Phra Kaeo Don Tao and Wat Phra That Doi moung Kham.