Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Istanbul Airport (IST): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Bangkok.
Flights from BKK to IST start at 05:40 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:45 with Thai Airways International. Overall, there are 28 weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your BKK to IST flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Istanbul — and maybe even more of Türkiye (Turkey) if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BKK and IST:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Istanbul Airport (IST)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport flight is Rs76,806. A return plane ticket is currently Rs146,389. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BKK to IST.
Organise your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BKK to IST.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
74% of flights taking off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near BKK. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Istanbul Airport (IST)
If you have a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near IST:
Pick up a Istanbul Airport rental car and explore Istanbul and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hit, Avec car rentals and Eren Rent a Car are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Istanbul Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Istanbul Airport (IST) to central Istanbul
Istanbul Airport to central Istanbul has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Istanbul Airport (IST)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Istanbul. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Istanbul Airport for July if you want to explore Istanbul during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to IST in January. Average temperatures are between 2ºC and 11ºC then.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Türkiye (Turkey) you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres east of Istanbul, a trip to Ankara will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Experience major highlights starting with Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.


