Flying from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bangkok: what you need to know
Gran Canaria Airport is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Based in the UTC+7 timezone, Bangkok is seven hours ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
To avoid missing your LPA to Bangkok flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from LPA to Bangkok with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
LPA is about 23 kilometres from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
In search of a hotel near LPA? If you're boarding an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of the flights that depart from Gran Canaria Airport, 68.09% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Bangkok
305 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok flight. Return plane tickets start from 549 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from LPA to Bangkok, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LPA to Bangkok by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok. Book one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from LPA to Bangkok.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Once your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is roughly 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can check in after your LPA to Bangkok flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Don Mueang International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and be off and running.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from DMK three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and major attractions can be crowded. Visit Bangkok in low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Book a Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok plane ticket with a departure in April to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LPA to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Bangkok, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Wat Arun, Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are highlights which should be on every Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
You've done Bangkok, now it's time to discover other parts of Thailand. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Udon Thani to check off its top sights. From Nong Prajak Public Park to Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nakhon Ratchasima is another standout destination in Thailand and is around 225 kilometres north-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without dropping by Art and Culture Centre, Vongchavalitkul University, Wat Pa Salwan (Burapha Chan Chedi) and บ้านสวนเกษตรอินทรีย์ (บ้านสวนในซอย).