Travelling from Melbourne to Bangkok: what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Bangkok jetting off from here.
Hop off your plane in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Hop on a direct Melbourne to Bangkok flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7, which is four hours behind Melbourne.
With 18 flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Melbourne to Bangkok with Thai Airways International at 00:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from MEL to BKK is with Thai Airways International at 23:30.
To ensure you make your Melbourne to Bangkok flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Bangkok
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Bangkok is 143 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 253 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Melbourne to Bangkok flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to Bangkok is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Bangkok by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Bangkok departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Start your trip at MEL and end it at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Thai Airways International is a well-known carrier that offers direct Melbourne to Bangkok plane tickets from MEL.
We make it a cinch to book a Melbourne to Bangkok flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, these stays will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Bangkok. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and explore Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. After your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, it'll take you approximately 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 5 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near DMK. Kick back after your Melbourne to Bangkok flight at any of these well-located options:
Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz make picking up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from DMK three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Bangkok
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok. July is the busiest month to travel to Bangkok. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Bangkok tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Bangkok around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Bangkok, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Thailand, consider Chon Buri, roughly 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are among its highlights.